Free Crochet Flower Bikini Top Pattern With Petal Detail And Straps

This floral bikini top crochet pattern is a showstopper designed for summer days, music festivals, and sun-soaked getaways. With petal-like details and layered textures, it combines form and function for a stylish, customizable fit. Whether you’re lounging poolside or heading to a beach party, this project offers a fun and satisfying way to create a trendy top using simple yet elegant techniques.

Crochet Flower Bikini Top

The pattern includes details like textured bulbs, layered petals, and adjustable straps, making it ideal for crocheters who love vibrant designs and want to make their own statement swimwear.

Materials

Weight 4 yarn (sparkle acrylic, Red Heart Super Saver, or anti-pill acrylic)
3.75 mm crochet hook (or size you're comfortable with)

Creating the Base Circle

Make a slip knot
Chain 6
Slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle
Chain 1
Work 12 single crochets into the circle, crocheting over the tail
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join

Double Crochet Round

Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet)
Double crochet into the same stitch
Place two double crochets in each of the remaining 11 stitches (total: 24)
Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join

Single Crochet Round

Chain 1
Single crochet in the same space
Single crochet in each of the 24 stitches
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join

Color Change and Hump Foundation

Change to a new color
Chain 1
Single crochet in the same space
Chain 5, skip 2 stitches, single crochet into the next
Repeat around
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join

Creating the Humps (Petals)

Chain 1
Single crochet in the same stitch
In each chain-5 space:
Half double crochet
Three double crochets
Chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain (creates bulb)
Chain 3, two slip stitches into the same space
Three more double crochets
One half double crochet
Between humps, place one single crochet
Repeat for all humps
Slip stitch into the starting single crochet to join

Final Border and Strap Foundation

Change to final color
Chain 1, single crochet in same space
Chain 7, single crochet into the top of each hump
Chain 7, single crochet into the single crochet space before hump pattern
Repeat around
Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join

Final Border with Bulbs and Strap

Slip stitch into the first chain-7 space
Chain 1
Make eight single crochets into that space
Create bulb: Chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain, chain 3, two slip stitches in the same space
Make eight single crochets in the next chain-7 space
Repeat the pattern of eight single crochets and bulb for four sections
After the fourth section, create strap:
Chain 71
Slip stitch back along the chain (70 stitches)
Continue pattern in the remaining spaces
Slip stitch into the starting stitch to finish
Pull tight, chain two tightly, cut yarn
Weave in all ends