Ripple Swim Skirt – Crochet Pattern (from my book: Summer Crochet)

Hi friends!

This post includes everything you need to know about the Ripple Swim Skirt, a beginner-friendly, no-hassle swim cover-up with striking eyelet columns breaking up the wavy rows!

This pattern is available as an independent PDF (Ravelry, Etsy, and other links included below) and is an original design from my new book Summer Crochet: 19 Delicate Designs with Simple Lace and Timeless Silhouettes, released in spring 2025. This book includes 19 size-inclusive, warm-weather garment and accessory patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each garment pattern is written with an inclusive size range from XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested, thoroughly tech edited, and fully charted! We had hundreds of crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful.

You can buy this book with confidence, knowing that each pattern was written for you and your unique body measurements.

Some Quick Links Before You Begin:

Find the PDF version on Ravelry, Etsy, and my website.
Add your finished project and view other completed projects on Ravelry here!
Use the pattern hashtag #RippleSwimSkirt on Instagram to show off your makes! Be sure to check out the book hashtag, #SummerCrochetBook, too!
Shop Scheepjes Stone Washed here!
- Be sure to scroll down to see other great yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing!
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About

Made of a simple rectangle, this beginner-friendly swim cover-up makes a big impact using only two stitches. With striking eyelet columns to break up the wavy rows that seemingly ripple throughout the fabric, this simple stitch pattern is elegant and effortless. This no-hassle swim skirt is easy to wear; just wrap it around your hips and tie it in a bow.

Materials

Yarn: Sport—Scheepjes® Stone Washed in colorway “Larimar (828)”

78% cotton, 22% acrylic
142 yds (130 m) per 1.8 oz (50 g) skein
Find this yarn on lovecrafts .com or yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins or approximately 450 (500, 575, 675, 775) (925, 1000, 1100, 1250) yds (411 [457, 526, 617, 709] [846, 914, 1006, 1143] m)

Yarn Substitution: Scroll down for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during pattern testing.

Hook: Size U.S. E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 locking stitch marker

Yarn Substitution

Scheepjes Stone Washed has the following properties:

78% cotton, 22% acrylic
142 yds (130 m) per 1.8 oz (50 g) skein

Substitute Scheepjes Stone Washed with any similar fine sport-weight (category #2) yarn that matches gauge. Plant fibers like cotton or cotton blends are recommended for this project. When choosing a fiber, keep in mind that it may get wet if you choose to wear it after swimming. Note that sport weight is sometimes referred to as “4-ply” in the U.K. or “5-ply” in Australia.

Appropriate Yarn Substitutes:

This list below includes some yarns I added myself in addition to the yarns used and recommended by testers.

As a reminder, you will need approximately 450 (500, 575, 675, 775) (925, 1000, 1100, 1250) yds (411 [457, 526, 617, 709] [846, 914, 1006, 1143] m) of your chosen sport weight yarn.

The following sport weight yarns should work well in your project!

- Hobbii Acacia (51% Acrylic, 49% Cotton)
- Hobbii Happy Place Melange (50% Cotton, 50% Superwash Wool)
- Hobbii Happy Place Solid (50% Cotton, 50% Superwash Wool)
- Rico Design Baby Cozy Organic Cotton Cashmere (90% Organic Cotton, 10% Cashmere)
- Rico Design Creative Sport DK (50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic)
- Scheepjes River Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic)
- WeCrochet Shine Sport (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal)
- YarnArt Denim Washed (70% Cotton, 30% Acrylic)
- YarnKart Diya Cotton DK (100% Mercerized Cotton)
- WeCrochet Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
- WeCrochet Shine Sport (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal)

Gauge

The gauge is provided for both the main stitch pattern and the top border and ties for your convenience. Be sure you are able to match gauge for both of these stitch patterns. Use two different hooks if needed.

Gauge for Main Stitch Pattern

For Swatch

Ch 23.

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (these 3 skipped ch count as 1 dc), dc in next 3 ch, sk next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch, ch 2, dc in next 4 ch, sk next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn. [18 dc, 1 ch2-sp]

Rows 2–9: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), dc in first dc, dc in next 3 dc, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-sp, dc in next 3 dc, sk next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn.

Block your finished swatch.

Your blocked swatch should measure approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide and 4 inches (10 cm) tall.

Gauge for Top Border + Ties

4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = approximately 19 dc and 9 rows

Sizing + Finished Measurements

The following image is a screenshot from the PDF pattern.

This chart shows finished garment measurements. This skirt is designed to have a finished width that measures approximately 2 to 4 inches (5–10 cm) smaller than the widest circumference of your lower body (this could be your stomach or hips). Reference Column A and find the finished circumference in this chart that measures closest to 2 to 4 inches (5–10 cm) smaller than the widest circumference of your lower body and make that size. If between sizes, size down. For reference, the model is 5 feet, 6 inches (168 cm) tall with 38-inch (97-cm) hips, wearing a size medium with a finished skirt width of 35.5 inches (90 cm).

Terms + Abbreviations Used

Written in U.S. Crochet Terms

ch(s): chain(s)
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together (tr2tog in U.K. terms)
PM: place marker
rep: repeat
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

Skill Level: Basic

Sizing: This swim skirt is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.

Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this fabric; both sides are identical. You choose which side to display as the “right side.”

Turning Chain: The turning chain sometimes counts as a stitch and will be indicated at the beginning of each row.

Pattern Multiple: If you would like to customize the width/circumference of your skirt panel, work a beginning chain that is any multiple of 10 + 3.

Construction: This skirt is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. First, you will create a chain that equals the width of your skirt. A simple one-row repeat is worked using only double crochets and chains until reaching your desired skirt length. Next, you will fasten off and begin a new chain for one of the skirt ties. You will join your work by crocheting directly into the first stitch in the corner of your skirt, working across the top edge while incorporating several decreases, then create a second chain for the opposite tie. Lastly, you will stitch across one long row consisting of the tie, the top edge of the skirt and the other tie until reaching your desired border width.

Tester Photos: Scroll down for tester photos.

Pattern Testers

Below is a collection of photos that my pattern testers graciously allowed me to share with you! Below each photo I have linked each person’s social media account as well as listed their particular yarn choice and any notes they left regarding how well they thought it worked in the pattern. Thank you so much to all these lovely testers who helped make this pattern as clear and easy-to-follow as possible!