To create a vibrant, stylish, and totally customizable crochet bikini top that's perfect for summer days, festivals, or layering with your favorite outfit. This pattern is not only beginner-friendly but also fast to complete—you can make multiple tops in just one day! With a simple mix of clusters and double crochets, this design pops when made in different colors, letting you express your unique style.
Crochet Bikini
Whether you're crafting it as a gift, for yourself, or even to sell, this crochet bikini top offers both fashion and function in a fun and easy-to-follow project.
Materials Needed
- Yarn in four different colors
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Foundation: Magic Ring
- Create a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring)
- Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc)
- 2 dc into ring
- Ch 1
- Repeat [3 dc, ch 1] 4 more times (5 groups total)
- Sl st into top of initial ch 3
- Pull ring tight to close
Row 2: Creating Clusters
- Ch 3 and turn (counts as 1st dc)
- In next ch-1 space: [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc] (cluster)
- Ch 1
- Repeat cluster in each ch-1 space across
- Ch 1 and sl st into top of starting ch 3 to finish
Row 3: Alternating Clusters and 3-DC Sets
- Ch 3 and turn
- 2 dc into 1st ch-1 space
- Ch 1
- Next space: make a cluster [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc]
- Ch 1
- Next space: 3 dc
- Continue alternating clusters and 3-dc sets with ch 1 between each
- Sl st to top of starting ch 3
- Ch 1, cut and fasten off yarn
Changing Colors & Repeating Rows
- Attach new color in any ch-1 space
- Ch 3, 2 dc in same space
- Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space
- In cluster space: [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc]
- Repeat the pattern until you reach your desired size
- Sl st to end the row, change colors as needed
Adding Straps
- Attach yarn to top of any cluster space
- Ch a long chain (desired strap length)
- Repeat on the other side of the cup
Lacing the Top
- Crochet a long or medium-length chain
- Lace through the top like shoelaces to secure
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