Ruffles and Crochet Micro Bikini
A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2011, All Rights Reserved
Materials
50 gram ball Fixation Yarn (2 for all sizes ) 4.0mm crochet hook Tapestry needle (for weaving in loose ends)
Optional Materials for liner
% yd swimsuit liner fabric Large safety pins Sewing Needle Matching thread
Gauge
25sc and 24 sc rows=about 4 inches
Pattern Notes
Uses American Terminology. Bra top and bikini bottom are multi sized; however, this is a micro bikini and is therefore supposed to be tiny, offer minimal coverage and very little, if any, support of the breasts. 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 particular 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. In case you don't know where to buy it here is my source: www.simplysockyarn.com This is NOT a paid endorsement of the company or manufacturer. I put this in because I believe in the product, have had no problems with the supplier and also because I had to have someone tell me where to buy it once I heard about how great it was for making crocheted swimsuits.
Bra Top
(make two pieces) Ch 8,(10,12) Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in each of next 5(7,9)chains, 3 sc in end ch; working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 6(8,10) ch, turn. [15(17,19)sc] Sc in each of next 7(9,11)sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7(9,11)sc, turn. [17(19,21)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 Oof.
Stitch Note
If you are planning to sew in a liner, this is a great time to trace the outline of your work onto paper to use as pattern for cutting out 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. Remove pins. Swimsuit liner fabric is found next to the swimsuit fabric. Ask the sales clerk at the cutting counter for advice if you like and be sure to bring your crocheted suit with you. Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn so you are now working across the bottom edge of cup. Work 2 sc in corner, sc in each row end across, 2 sc in corner, ch 3, turn; cont across side edge of cup, work [2 dc, ch 3] in each sc across. At upper corner ch 100 (for tie),sc in 2nd ch from hook,\* [skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \*across chain. Working on other side of cup edge, work [2 dc, ch 3] in each sc across. Rnd 2: At corner, ch 3 (for dc) and turn so you are now working across the bottom edge of cup; dc in each st across, ch 5 at corner, turn. Working across the side edge, work [2 dc, ch 3] in each ch space. At upper corner, working on opposite side of foundation chain \*[skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across. At end of tie, work 3 sc,\* [skip next sc, ch 1,sc into ch sp] rep from \* until you get back to top corner of cup. [Ch 3, 2 dc] in each ch sp across side edge. Ch 3 at corner, turn, work [2dc, ch 3] in each dc across bottom edge, sl st into ch at corner. Fasten off.
To make tie for bottom of bra top:
Ch 250(275,300), sc in 2nd ch from hook, \*[skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \*across ch, 3 sc in end ch. Working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in next ch, [skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep across to end; work 3 sc in end st,\* [ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across tie to the end. Fasten off. Weave through row of dc sts at bottom of cups.
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.
Stitch Note
If you are planning to sew in a liner this is a great time to trace the outline of your work onto paper to use as a pattern for cutting out liner fabric (see stitch note above for how to). Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, \*\*sc across side edge (inside leg opening) working one sc in each row end. At corner ch 100 for waist tie; sc in 2nd ch from hook, \*[skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across ch. Working across top edge, [ch 3, dc] in 1st st, \* [ ch 3, 2 dc in next st] rep from \* across. At corner ch 100 for waist tie; sc in 2nd ch from hook, \*[skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across ch. Rep from \*\* once. Rnd 2: \*\*Working across side edge (inside leg opening) ch 1, sc in 1st sc, \*[skip next sc, ch 1, sc in next sc] rep from \* across. Working on opposite side of foundation chain of tie, sc in next ch, \*[skip next ch, ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* to end of tie; working 3 sc in end st, \*[ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across tie. Working across upper edge, [ch 3, dc] in 1t ch-3 sp], \*[ch 3, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp] rep from \* across;
at waist tie sc in 1st ch sp, \*[skip next st, ch 1, sc in next ch sp] rep from \* to end of tie, working 3 sc in end st, \* [ch 1, sc in next ch] rep from \* across tie to the end; rep from \*\* once. Fastenoff. Weave in loose ends. Sew in liner if you wish. Pat yourself on the back because you are now finished with your new micro bikini! Yay!
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. 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 Micro Bikini A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2011, All Rights Reserved
