If you’re a fan of kawaii fashion or just love all things Hello Kitty, this adorable crochet bikini top pattern is a must-try. Designed to be both playful and wearable, this step-by-step tutorial guides you through crafting a fun and flirty Hello Kitty-inspired bikini top that's perfect for beach days, pool parties, or adding a unique flair to your summer wardrobe.
Crochet Hello Kitty Bikini Top
With detailed instructions on making the cups, adding facial features, and assembling straps and the waistband, the pattern allows for easy customization and is ideal for those with cup sizes A or B. Add your personal touch with yarn colors or even modify the facial expression for a totally unique look!
Materials Needed
- Crochet hook
- Yarn in white, black, mustard, red, and a different color for whiskers
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Making the Cups
Row 1
- Create a slip knot
- Chain 16
- Skip the first two chains
- Make double crochets (dc) to the end of the row
Row 2
- Chain 2 and turn
- Increase in the first stitch
- Make dc across
- Increase in the last stitch
For Row 3
- Chain 2 and turn
- Increase in the first stitch
- Dc across
- Increase in the last stitch
Rows 4-6
- Chain 2 and turn
- Skip the first stitch
- Dc to the end of the row
- No increases
Size Guide After Row 6:
- Cup A: 4.2 inches
- Cup B: 5.2 inches
- Cup C: 6.2 inches
- Cup D: 7.2 inches
Row 7
- Chain 2 and turn
- Make a decrease at the beginning
- Dc across
- Make a decrease at the end
Subsequent Rows
- Repeat the decrease pattern at both ends until desired shape is achieved
Edging
- Chain 1
- Single crochet (sc) around the cup edges
- Adjust corners as needed
Corners (for shaping)
- At the 3rd and 4th corners:
- 4 dc in the same stitch
- Chain 2
- 4 more dc in the same stitch
Finishing the Cup
- Skip the next stitch
- Make a slip stitch (sl st)
- Continue sc around
- Make a second cup following the same instructions
Adding the Hello Kitty Face
Eyes
- Use black yarn
- Work in the 3rd row
- Skip 3 stitches
- Insert hook from below and pull through to create the eyes
- Repeat on both sides
Nose
- Use mustard yarn
- Work between the dc in the center area
Whiskers
- Use a different yarn type
- Work between the dc on two rows
- Use slip stitches to form whiskers
Attaching the Face
Bow (Red Yarn)
- Chain 10
- Skip the first two chains
- Make dc, followed by sc, then more dc
- Add detail with sc and sl st
- Attach bow to the cup using yarn ends
Straps and Waistband
Straps
- In the middle section of each cup, make chains measuring 24 inches
Waistband
- Make chains approx. 60 inches long to go through both cups and tie around the waist
Assembly
- Pass the waistband chains through the top of both bikini cups
- Secure and adjust fit
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