Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- Yarn of choice
- Size G or H crochet hook (or other sizes as desired)
- Scissors
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Step 1
Measure your waist and hips. You likely want the sarong to rest below your waist, hanging on the hips. You can either measure both and choose a midpoint size, or measure the estimated place where you will wear the sarong.
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Step 2
Choose a yarn with no dye lot so you can pick up more as you work on the sarong. Because this sarong will be individualized to your width and height, you need to crochet some of it in order to determine how much yarn it will take.
Types of yarn vary, and the yarn you choose should reflect the style you're going for. If you want something very light and summery, primarily for looks, consider a ribbon yarn or light weight linen. If you want something more functional and absorbent for your post-swim needs, consider a worsted weight 100% cotton yarn. -
Step 3
Buy the first batch of yarn. Even for a small waist and short sarong, you need 300 to 400 yards of yarn. Start with this amount if you think it will be enough. If you are making a longer sarong, or one with a larger waist, plan on a minimum of 500 to 700 yards.
Again, if you choose a yarn with no dye lot, you will not have a problem matching shades if you need to get more after the project has begun. -
Step 4
Test crochet the pattern. The larger hook you use, the more open your resulting fabric is. You may need to experiment with a few sizes to find a look you like. Start with a size G or H hook, and adjust up or down as needed to get the type of fabric you want.
Chain 15.
Turn & single crochet to end (14 stitches).
Chain 2 & turn.
Double crochet to end (14 stitches).
Chain 3 & turn.
Triple crochet to end (14 stitches).
Chain 3 & turn.
Triple crochet to end (14 stitches). -
Step 5
Consider the sample swatch. The small piece you just crocheted is a sample of the fabric your sarong will be made up of. If you are satisfied with the look, you are ready to begin crocheting. You can pull out those stitches and use the yarn for the sarong.
If you want your fabric denser or more open, pull out the swatch stitches and try again with a different size hook. -
Step 1
Begin your sarong. Using your chosen hook size, crochet a chain as long as the measurement you took in Step 1, plus one to two inches for closure overlap. Turn and single crochet to end.
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Step 2
Crochet the waistband of your sarong. Chain two and turn. Double crochet to end. Repeat once.
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Step 3
Crochet the fabric of your sarong. After the waistband is complete, chain three and turn. Triple crochet to end. Repeat these steps until you have reached the length you want.
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Step 4
Finish your sarong. After the last row of triple crochet stitches, chain 2 and turn. Double crochet to end. Chain 1 and turn. Single crochet and turn.
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Step 5
Attach your closure. Cut a three to four foot segment of yarn and fold in half. Putting the crochet hook through a single crochet stitch at the top corner of the sarong, hook the loop (where the yarn is folded in half) and pull through. Chain stitch as normal. Continue to chain until the tie is at least 12 inches long. Chain more if desired. Fasten off. Repeat this step on the other top corner. These provide an easy tie for your sarong.
