I would like to introduce the Estrella Coverup Pattern! It is a FREE pattern here on my blog. This pattern features the Star Stitch. I have been so inspired by many beautiful coverups out there and the Star Stitch works up perfectly for a lightweight airy piece. I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn. This yarn is 100% mercerized cotton and works so well for coverups. It has great stitch definition and is sturdy enough for the wear and tear of swimming season.
This pattern makes a coverup in sizes S/M and L/XL It is easily adjustable to make shorter or longer. This pattern features the Star Stitch. I love the texture this beautiful stitch gives this coverup. There is a link to a video tutorial if you are not familiar with this stitch.
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Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
#4 weight yarn: 4-5 skeins of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (186 yds per skein) total of 700 yds for S/M, 800 yds for L/XL
Crochet Hook: K/10.5/6.5mm (depending on your gauge)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
Gauge: 14 stitches= 4” 9 rows= 4”
Be sure to check your gauge. I tend to crochet tighter, yours may be a little different. I highly recommend doing a test swatch before getting started. See swatch pattern below.
Stitch Abbreviations:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sp = space
St = stitch
Ss = Slip stitch
RS = Right Side
WS = Wrong side
Special Stitches:
Star Stitch Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZGEYxhoCX4
This is a great video from the American Crochet Council that shows you the basic stitches for the star stitch. Mine is a little different because I have the rows of dc before and after.
Star St =Star Stitch.
At beginning of row, after ch 3, draw up loop in 2nd ch from hook, draw up a loop from the next ch, draw up a loop in ch 1 sp, draw up a loop in next st. There will be 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw through all 5 loops. Ch 1. (The ch 1 becomes the ‘eye’ of the star.) Next star will be, draw up a loop in eye of star st just made, draw up a loop in last loop of previous star st, draw up a loop in ch 1 sp, draw up a loop in next dc. There will be 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw through all 5 loops. Ch 1.
Swatch pattern: Do row 1-4 twice. That should give you a good idea of your gauge.
Make a chain of any even number. I suggest 20.
Row 1 Sc in 3rd ch from hook. Sc across. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 4. (Counts as 1st dc and ch1). Sk 1st and 2nd st. * Dc in next st, ch1, sk 1 * repeat from * until end of row. Dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3 Ch 3. Star st across (see special stitches) Turn.
Row 4 Ch 4. Dc in ‘eye’ of 1st star, * ch 1, dc in eye of next star. * repeat until end of row. Turn.
Notes:
- Chain 3 or 4 at the beginning of a row DOES count as a stitch.
- The Star Stitch is a little tricky to learn. I recommend practicing with it before you start. The video link above is very helpful.
- The front of the stars becomes the RS.
- Stitch counts for sizes are as following: S/M(L/XL)
- This pattern has 2 pieces: Back and Front.
Back Piece:
Finished measurements will be approximately:
S/M 20” wide by 30” long
L/XL 24” wide by 30” long.
Ch 56(68).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. 55 sc (67 sc)
Rows 2-3: Ch1. Sc in each st across. Turn. 55 sc (67 sc)
Row 4: Ch 4. Sk 1st and 2nd st. * Dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1* Repeat from * to the end of row. 28 dc, 27 ch 1 sp (34 dc, 33 ch 1 sp)
Row 5: Ch 3. Star st across (see above instructions.) Turn. 28 stars (33 stars)
Row 6: Ch 4. Dc in ‘eye’ of 1st star, * ch 1, dc in eye of next star. * repeat until end of row. The last dc will go into the ‘side’ of the last star. Turn. 28 dc, 27 ch 1 sp (34 dc, 33 ch 1 sp)
Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in each st across until end. You will sc in ch 4 sp and 3rd ch of ch-4 space of the previous row. 55 sc (67 sc)
Rows 8-63: Repeat row 4-7. There will be 15 pattern repeats for a 30” long piece. To adjust for length, omit or add pattern repeats.
Rows 64-65: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. Turn. 55 sc (67 sc)
Fasten off.
Front Piece
Finished measurements will be approximately:
S/M 20” wide by 27” long
L/XL 24” wide by 27” long.
Repeat Back Piece until Row 58. You will end on a sc row. There will be 14 pattern repeats for 27” long piece. To adjust for length, omit or add the same number of repeats as back piece.
To Form Neck on Front of Piece:
Row 59: Ch 1. Sc in 1st 11(16) st. Turn. Leave remaining st unworked. 11 sc (16 sc)
Row 60: Ch 1. Sc in each st across. 11 sc (16 sc)
Fasten off.
Join yarn on opposite side of Row 58, 11(16) st from end. Sc to end of row. Turn. 11 sc (16 sc)
Repeat Rows 59 & 60.
Fasten off.
Assembly
Shoulder seams: With RS together, (see note about RS) join shoulder seams with ss or whip stitch.
Side seams: For both sides, leave about 10” for the arm and seam from that point to 5” from end of front panel with ss or whip st.
Fasten off.
Take lots of pictures and tag me on Instagram and Facebook- @daisystitchco. Can’t wait to see what you create!
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