Ruffles and Crochet Micro Bikini
A crochet pattern by Sandra Hagan DesignsTM @2012, All Rights Reserved
Materials
50 gram ball Fixation Yarn (2 for all sizes ) G/6/4.00mm 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(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] 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 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.
Inside Edge Trim for Bra Cups
Row 1: Work one row of sc on side edge of cup.
Choose one option to finish edge
Option one: Ruffled edge Row 2: Ch 3, turn, work (2dc, ch 3) in each st across. Fasten off at end of row. Option two: Non-ruffled edge Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off at end of row.
Outside Edge Trim for Bra Cups
Row 1: Ch 100, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each chain across; join with sc at upper corner of bra cup; sc down the outside edge of cup. Row 2: Same as before on opposite side edge; stop at the top of bra cup; do not work back across chain. Fasten off.
Bottom Edge Trim for Bra Cups
Row 1: Sc across bottom edge. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, (hdc, ch 1) in every other st across, ending with hdc. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch sp across row. Fasten off.
To make tie for bottom of bra top:
Ch 250(275,300), sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Fasten off. Weave through row of hdc sts at bottomof 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) c 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. 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).
Side Edge Trim
Row 1: Work one row of sc evenly across side edge (leg opening); working 2 sc in each row end. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Repeat for opposite side edge.
Upper Edge Trim and Ties for Bikini Bottom
Row 1: Ch 100, sc across upper edge of bikini front (or back); ch 100; turn. Row 2: Sc in each ch across, sc across upper edge of bikini, sc in each ch across. Fasten off.
For Optional Ruffled Trim
Right Side facing; join with sl st at right edge, ch 3; dc in same st, ch 3; work (2dc, ch 3) in each st across. Do not work into ties. Fasten off.
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 @2012, All Rights Reserved Questions? Contact me at: yoursandi@ gmail.com Find more of my patterns at: http://www.etsy.com/shop /SandiHaganDesigns
