Ruffles and Crochet Bikini
A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2011, All Rights Reserved
Materials
One or two 4oz skeins (small requires one, med and large-two) Red Heart Luster Sheen Size 3.75mm/F/5 crochet hook Tapestry Needle (for weaving in ends) Gauge 20 sc and 26 rows = 4 inches
Pattern
Uses American Terminology. Bra top and bikini bottom are multisized. Directions are for size Small, followed with medium and large in (). Bra top is approx. 6, (7, 8) inches across bottom. Roughly translated that would be A, (B, C) cup. For even larger cup sizes, i.e. D, DD, E, F, G, H add 5 to beginning chain for each increase in cup size. deally, the top of triangle should rest even with the arm pits for the best look and fi
Bra Top
(Make 2 pieces) Begin with Ch 31,(36,41) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (30,35,40sc) Cont in sc, dec 1 sc at beg of every row until one st remains. Work sc all around edges, working 3sc in corners, join with sl st. Fasten off. If you are planning to sew in a liner, this is a great time to trace the outline of your work to use as a pattern for cutting out your liner fabric. Sew liner in later, after you have completed all the crocheting. Pin liner fabric to inside of crochet (much like basting a quilt), fold in edges of fabric and hand stitch your liner in place. Not sure what fabric to use as a liner? Use swimsuit liner fabric (find it next to the swimsuit fabric), or ask the sales clerk at the fabric cutting counter for advice and bring your crocheted suit with you.Remove pins. Join with sc in bottom corner, ch 4, tr in each st across bottom edge of triangle, ch 1, turn, work 3 sc in side of tr, sc in next st, ch 3, work 2dc in same st, 3dc in next st and each st across side edge. At top corner of triangle ch 100 (for tie), dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in rem chs, work 3 dc in each st across unworked side edge, sl st into side of beg ch 4, fasten off. To make tie for bottom of bra top: Ch 200(225,250), dc in 4th ch from hook, and in each ch across, fasten off.
Bikini Bottom
Beg at front, Ch 31,(36,41) Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across, turn. (30,35,40) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Dec 1 sc at each edge [every 4th row] 10(11,12)times. (10,13,16sc) Work even in sc for 10 rows. Inc 1 sc at each edge [every other row] 10 times, then [every 4th row] 7,(8,9) times. (44,49,54sc) Work sc around outer edges, with 3sc in corners. Fasten off. If you are planning to sew a liner in, this would be a great time to trace the outline of your crochet to use as a pattern later for cutting your liner fabric. Pin and stitch same as you would the top. See note above.
Leg Trim
Join with sc on RS of either leg opening (side edge), work 2 rows of sc. Fasten off. Repeat for other leg opening
Top Ruffle and Waist Ties
Ch 100, with RS facing join with sc to corner of upper edge of bikini front, sc across, ch 100, turn. Next Row: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across, work 3 dc in each sc across upper edge, then dc in each ch across to end. Fasten off. Make a ruffle and ties on the back same as you did the front.
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. Ruffles and Crochet Bikini A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM@2011, All Rights Reserved
Bikini Bottom Quick Stitch Guide for Ruffles and Crochet Bikini
(I made these to make it easy to know exactly when to increase and decrease. They are a supplement to the pattern, not a replacement. )
Size Small
Ch 31 Dec Rows: 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 (10sc)
Size Medium
Ch 36
Dec Rows:
