Radical Crochet Micro Bikini
A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2011, All Rights Reserved
2 (50g) balls Cascade Fixation yarn 4.0mm crochet hook Tapestry needle % inch elastic for waistband
Materials
Gauge
25sc and 24sc rows = about 4 inches
Pattern Notes
Uses American terminology. Bra top and bikini bottom are multi sized. This is a micro bikini and therefore it is supposed to be tiny and offer minimal coverage of skin. Directions are for Small, followed with Medium and Large in ( ). This yarn has elastic built in. If you crochet too tight you will remove the elastic effect. Keep your tension even, but not too loose. If you've never worked with this yarn before do not get impatient. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it, is all. After a few rows you should start to feel an appreciation for why it is so popular among swimsuit makers and their customers.
Bra Cup (make 2)
Ch 8,(10,12) Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each of next 5(7,9) chs, 3 sc in end ch; working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 6(8,10) ch, turn. [15(19,23)sc] Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each of next 7(9,11)sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7(9,11)sc, turn. [17(21,25)sc] Rows 3-10: Ch 1, sc in each sc, working 3 sc in center sc. [33(35,37)]sc] at end of Row 10. Do Not fasten Off.
Stitch Note:
If you are planning to sew in a liner this is a good time to trace the outline of the cup onto a piece of paper to use as a pattern for cutting out the fabric later.
Border Trim for Bra Cup
Row 1: Ch 3, turn so you are working on side of cup, yo, pull up a Ip in first sc, yo and pull through 2 Ips on hook, skip next 2 sts, yo, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo and pull through 2 Ips on hook)3 times, \*ch 2, yo, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 sts, yo, pull up a Ilp in next st, (yo and through 2 Ips on hook)3 times, repeat from \* 2,(3,4) times more; \*\*ch 2, yo, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, yo, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, repeat from \*\* once more; repeat from \* to \* 5,(6,7) times, end with ch 2, dc in last st worked in. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, yo hook, pull up a loop in first st, yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times,\*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, rep from \* 3,(4,5) times more, \*\* ch 2, yo, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, yo, pull up a Ip in ch sp, (yo and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last ch sp worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, pull up a lp in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times \*\*; rep from \* to \* 5,(6,7) times, end with ch 2, dc in top of turningch. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, yo hook, pull up a Ip in first st, yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, \*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a lp in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a lp in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, repeat from \* across, end with ch 2, dc in top of turning ch. Fastenoff. Make 2nd cup same as the first.
Bra Foundation
Row 1: Work 35,(40,45)sc across bottom of first cup, ch 6,(8,10) work 35,(40,45)sc across bottom of second cup (this joins the two cups). / 2: Ch 1, turn, work sc in each sc and sc in each ch across bottom edge. (76,88,100s Row 3: Ch 3, yo hook, pull up a lp in first sc, yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 sts, yo hook , pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, \*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 sts, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, rep from \* across, end with ch 2, dc in last st. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, yo hook, pull up a Ip in first st, yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, \*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, repeat from \* across, end with ch 2, dc in top of turning ch. Row 5: Repeat Row 4. Do Not fasten off Rnd 6: Ch 100, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch acros, sc evenly across outside edge of bra cup, ch 85 at top of cup, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc evenly across inside edges of bra cups and the space between them, ch 85 at top of 2nd cup, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc evenly across outside edge of cup, ch 100, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc evenly across bottom of bra foundation, end with sl st in last st in last st of Row 5. Fasten off, weave in loose ends.
Bikini Bottom
Beg at Front, Ch 26(31,36) Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [25(30,35)sc] \*Dec 1 sc at beg of each row, sc in each sc across, turn; rep from \* until you have 8(10,12)sc. Work even for 8(10,12) rows. \*Sc inc at beg of each row; rep from \* until you have 50(55,60)sc. Do Not fasten off.
Upper Back Border
Row 1: Chain 15,(17,19), begin sc across the upper back, ch 16,(18,20), turn. Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch and each st across, turn. Row 3: Ch 3, yo hook, pull up a Ip in first sc, yo hook and through 2 lps on hook, sk next 2 sts, yo hook , pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, \*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 sts, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, rep from \* across, end with ch 2, dc in last st.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn, yo hook, pull up a Ip in first st, yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, \*ch 2, yo hook, pull up a Ip in last st worked in, yo and through 2 Ips on hook, sk next 2 ch, yo hook, pull up a Ip in next st, (yo hook and through 2 Ips on hook) 3 times, repeat from \* across, end with ch 2, dc in top of turning ch. Row 5: Repeat Row 4: Fasten off. Repeat for upper Front Border. Sew Two side seams together. Work 3 rnds of sc on top of waist, and 2 rnds of sc for each leg opening. For added waistband support you may encase elastic using an X shaped stitch. Cut elastic the same size as waistband, overlap the ends about an inch and sew them together. 1 find it easier to make the X shaped stitches over the elastic rather than running the elastic through afterwards. I put the elastic join in the center of the back so it's more comfortable.
End Notes
You may make as many of the items from this pattern as you wish. I give you the right to sell the finished items that you make from this pattern. I think it only fair that you be allowed to make money on your work. The pattern is my work. As such, I do ask that you not make copies of my work to give away or sell. Please do not post my work on the internet for all the world to see and download. Radical Crochet Micro Bikini A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2011, All Rights Reserved
