Crochet your own beach dress with this easy, size-adjustable PDF pattern — a lightweight summer cover up with a flattering V-neck, worked in simple two-row repeats.

Dreaming of turquoise waters, golden sands and sun-soaked afternoons? The Ponta Preta Beach Dress is the perfect handmade holiday companion — an airy, open-stitch crochet dress that slips effortlessly over your swimwear and takes you from the pool to the beachside café in style.

Named after the famous beach in Cape Verde, this crochet beach cover up drapes beautifully, keeps you cool in warm weather, and looks far more complicated than it is. If you can chain and double crochet, you can make this dress.

Why you'll love this pattern

• Beginner friendly — an easy two-row repeat throughout means relaxing, meditative crochet. Perfect for confident beginners and experienced crocheters who want a project they can enjoy rather than wrestle with.
• Made to fit YOU — the dress is constructed from two simple rectangles, so it's easily adapted to any size. Clear instructions show you how to measure, try on as you go, and adjust the fit before anything is joined permanently.
• Flattering silhouette — a V-neck top with cap sleeves and a gently A-line skirt, worked top-down so you can make the skirt exactly as long (or short!) as you like.
• Breathable summer stitch — the open mesh texture is light, quick to dry, and ideal as a swimsuit cover up, sundress, or poolside layer.
• No complicated shaping — no fussy increases, no seaming nightmares. Two panels, a simple join, and a skirt worked in the round.

What's included in the PDF

• Step-by-step written pattern in US crochet terminology
• Full stitch key and abbreviations guide
• Construction diagrams showing exactly how the panels join
• Clear photos of the finished dress from every angle
• Guidance for adjusting the pattern to any size
• Finished measurements and yarn quantities

Pattern details

• Skill level: Confident beginner / easy
• Sizing: Written in size M (waist 51 cm / 20 in, length 95 cm / 37.5 in) with full instructions for adapting to any size
• Yarn: 6 balls of DK weight 100% cotton (sample uses black — choose any colour you love)
• Hook: 4 mm
• You'll also need: scissors, stitch markers, darning needle, clips, measuring tape
• Stitches used: chain, double crochet, slip stitch — that's it!
• Format: Instant digital download (PDF) — nothing will be shipped
• Terminology: US terms

Perfect for

Beach holidays, honeymoons and cruises • poolside lounging • summer festivals • handmade gifts • stash-busting your cotton DK • a satisfying make-along project you can finish before your flight

Please note: This is a digital PDF pattern, not the finished dress. Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available. This pattern is for personal use only — you may not copy, share, resell or distribute the pattern. © Ophelia Talks Crochet.

Grab your hook, choose your favourite cotton, and crochet your way to the most complimented cover up on the beach

Is this crochet beach dress pattern suitable for beginners? Yes — it uses only chains, double crochet and slip stitches in an easy two-row repeat, making it ideal for confident beginners.

Can I make this dress in a different size? Absolutely. The dress is built from two simple rectangles based on your own measurements, with try-on checkpoints throughout, so it can be adapted to any size.

What yarn do I need for this crochet beach dress? 6 balls of DK weight 100% cotton yarn and a 4 mm hook. Cotton keeps the dress cool, breathable and beach-ready.

Is this a finished dress or a pattern? This is an instant-download PDF pattern in US terms, so you can start crocheting your own dress right away.