How do I Crochet a Bikini for Women?
A crocheted bikini top is two triangle cups connected with straps, and the bikini bottom is two larger triangles connected with ties. If you know the basics of how to crochet, this uncomplicated pattern gives you a new bathing suit from one skein of cotton yarn and a few hours of concentrated crocheting. The pattern can be altered for larger sizes by beginning the top and bottom triangles with a longer series of chain stitches.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 skein worsted weight cotton yarn
- Crochet hook J
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Instructions
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Crochet the Bikini Top
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Chain 23 with the crochet hook and yarn. Skip the first two chains and single crochet in each chain.
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2
Chain 2 and single crochet in each stitch for four rows.
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Decrease one single crochet at the beginning and end of the next row by inserting the hook in a stitch, pulling through a yarn strand and single crocheting in the next stitch. Repeat this row until only one stitch remains. Chain stitch a 36-inch length of chain. Knot and cut the yarn.
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Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for a second bikini top cup. Thread the tapestry needle with 24 inches of yarn and sew the cups together at the bottom corners.
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Insert the crochet hook on one side of the bikini top and chain stitch for 24 inches. Knot and cut the yarn. Repeat to make a second back tie for the bikini top.
Crochet the Bikini Bottom
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Chain 35 with the crochet hook and yarn. Skip the fist two chains and single crochet in each chain.
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Chain 2 and single crochet in each stitch for five rows.
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Decrease one single crochet at the beginning and end of the next row by inserting the hook in a stitch, pulling through a yarn strand and single crocheting in the next stitch. Repeat this row until only one stitch remains. Decrease one single crochet at the beginning and end of the next row by inserting the hook in a stitch, pulling through a yarn strand and single crocheting in the next stitch. Repeat this row until only five stitches remain.
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Repeat the above steps for the bikini bottom back. Sew the crotch of the bikini together with the tapestry needle and yarn.
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Insert the hook at the side of the bikini bottom front and chain stitch for 12 inches. Knot and cut the yarn. Repeat at the opposite side and the sides of the bikini bottom back for side ties.
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References
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