Crochet Triangle Bikini Top Pattern

This adorable crochet triangle bikini top is sure to become a summer favorite! It features a delicate crochet design with adjustable straps, making it comfy and stylish.

Materials:

• Medium weight cotton yarn (approximately 200 yards, color: sandy beige)
• Size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape
• Scissors

Gauge:

14 double crochet stitches = 4 inches in width; 8 rows = 4 inches in height.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sp = space

Instructions:

This pattern will create a standard size bikini top. Adjustments can be made for sizing as necessary.

Part 1: Forming the Cups

1. Foundation chain: Ch 15.
2. Row 1: In the 4th ch from hook, dc, then dc in each ch across (total of 13 dc). Turn your work.
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st; repeat from * to end. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each ch-1 sp across (total of 7 dc). Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 3, dc in each st across (total of 7 dc). Turn.
6. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st; repeat from * 2 more times. Turn.
7. Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each ch-1 sp across. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 2: Making the Second Cup

Repeat Part 1 to make the second cup.

Part 3: Assembling the Bikini Top

1. Place the two cups facing each other, aligning the bottom edges, and sew them together using the yarn needle and the tails you left from each cup. Make sure to keep it sturdy for support.
2. Straps: Using your crochet hook, ch 60 for each strap. Attach one end of the strap to the outer corner of a cup using a sl st. Repeat for the other cup.
3. Center ties: Ch 20 and attach at the center bottom of the cups to tie them in the back.

Finishing Touches:

1. Weave in all loose ends using the yarn needle.
2. Try on your bikini top and adjust the straps as necessary for the best fit.

Your gorgeous crochet triangle bikini top is now ready to wear! Pair it with your favorite bottoms and hit the beach in style.