Crochet Bikini Top - Triangle Shape Motif
Written by Teresa Richardson
Video Tutorial: Crochet Bikini Top - Triangle Shape Motif
Skill Level - Easy Beginner
Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
ST - Stitch
Materials
Size I/5.5mm crochet hook
Yarn/Cotton of your choice
Yarn Marker - A scrap tail will work great as a yarn marker
I will not be using a chain 1 at the beginning of each round. This is to reduce the visibility of the seam. The top can be worked in a continual round if you choose to do so.
CH 3 Join.
Round 1: Work 9 SC through the chain.
Round 2: Work 1 SC in same ST, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 2 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in next ST.
Round 3: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 2 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 4 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 2 St's.
Round 4: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 6 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 3 St's.
Round 5: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 4 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 8 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 4 St's.
Round 6: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 5 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 10 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 5 St's.
Round 7: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 6 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 12 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 6 St's.
Round 8: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 7 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 14 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 7 St's.
Round 9: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 8 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 16 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 8 St's.
Round 10: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 9 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 18 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 9 St's.
Round 11: Work 1 SC in EA of the next 10 St's, *3 SC in next ST. 1 SC in ea of next 20 ST's. Repeat from * 2 times total. 3 SC in next ST. Work 1 SC in EA of the next 10 St's.
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11 comments:
Hi Teresa,
What sise is this top in?
Tx
Maritza
Maritza,
The pattern is a one size fits all since the triangle shape can be smaller or larger. When using a tie string around the back and top, they can be made larger or smaller. I did not make it with a specific size in mind.
i made my little girl one of these last fall .. and put picks up on my blog.. check it out.. i have a pattern for a 2t sized one i wrote if anyone is interested.. also mine has bottomes.. http://crazycrochetchic.blogspot.com/2009/03/finished-few-projects.html
Very nice--do you have a bottom pattern to go with it by any chance?
Can't wait to try this one out! I've been wanting to make bikinis for a long time, and your post reminded me that it's time to start making them. Thank you!
may i know how well this piece will be able to hold in the water? Thanks for sharing too. I have chanced on your videos on you tube and am slowly looking thru them.
Thanks again
Arkerchi,
I do not have the answer for how well it will hold up in water. I did research and had several women write telling me that they have gone swimming with crochet bikinis. It will also depend on your yarn choice. Some yarn is not recommended to be washed. Cotton yarn may be one of the better choices.
Pretty!Thanks!!
Thank you so much for posting this project! I can't wait to start making some bikini tops for myself and friends. I did a few crochet projects based on lessons from your blog. You can see mine here:
http://supr-natural.blogspot.com/2009/07/crochet.html
you can find free crochet patterns (including bikinis) here
www.dcrochet.com
nice! yet another pattern i love. hehe. i'm going to the beach this weekend and my old bikinis are boring ... i think i'm gonna make one in royal purple :D hope i can make them in time! lol Thanks Teresa!
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