Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Sissi Bikini Top is a crochet swim top made with elastic Lycra yarn, offering both comfort and the option to swim in it. This bikini top is beginner-friendly and works up very quickly. It’s made by crocheting two triangles, which are then joined together at the center, followed by crocheting i-cords on the sides.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L)
Sizes above correspond with the following measurements :
Chest Circumference:
78-82 (82-86) 86-94 (94-102) cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
Photos above: I’m wearing size XS / 168 cm tall / Chest: 80 cm
YARNS AND MATERIALS
Approx. 90 (90) 120 (120) m of CONTREPOINT N°2 from Chamade Knitwear (73% polyamid, 27% Lycra)
If you’d like to crochet your bikini top using 4 colors like the one shown in the photos above, you’ll need a total of 4 balls of 30 meters each for all sizes.
For the Sissi Bikini top, the following colors were used: Klein, Aqua, Teal, Black.
Crochet Hook 2.5 mm [US C/2 – UK12]
Crochet hook 4 mm [US G/6 – UK8]
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Gauge: 20 sts x 12.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm, in double crochet on crochet size 4 mm [US G/6 – UK8].
LANGUAGE
English
DIFFICULTY
Advanced beginner
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!