Bikini-Tops in Schachenmayr Catania - 5472A - Downloadable PDF

Crochet Bikini Top Pattern – Schachenmayr Catania 5472A

This free downloadable PDF pattern from Schachenmayr provides instructions for crocheting a stylish bikini top (Bustierteil) — a bustier-style design worked in Schachenmayr original Catania yarn. The pattern is sized to fit sizes 36–40 and requires just 100 g of yarn, making it an efficient and beginner-friendly warm-weather project.

What Is Being Made

The pattern covers Model 5472A, a crocheted bustier-style bikini top consisting of two mirrored bust panels joined at the center, finished with a crocheted breast band and ties. The result is a fitted, structured top suitable for warm-weather wear.

Construction Method

The two bust panels (Bustierteile) are worked identically for the model. Each panel is crocheted directionally from the side edge inward, following the arrow direction indicated in the schematic (Schnittschema). This sideways construction technique creates a naturally shaped, tapered panel without the need for complex shaping rows worked from the bottom up.

• A foundation chain of 41 chain stitches plus 3 turning chains begins each panel
• A long tail of approximately 80 cm is left at the start for finishing purposes
• Rows 1 and 2 of the crochet chart (Häkelschrift) are repeated across the full width of the panel
• One stitch is decreased on each side in every row, creating the tapered bustier shape
• The final two double crochet stitches are worked off together to close the panel neatly
• Using the starting tail, a row of slip stitches (Kettmaschen) is worked around the double crochet stitches of the first row to stabilize and slightly gather the edge

Finishing – Model 5472A

Once both panels are complete, they are joined at the center by either sewing or crocheting them together. The finishing process then creates the breast band and ties:

• 80–90 chain stitches are crocheted to form the first tie
• Half double crochet stitches (halbe Stäbchen / hStb) are worked along the lower edges of both bust panels to form the band
• A further 80–90 chain stitches are added to complete the second tie
• Along the lower bust edge, 3 half double crochets are worked for every 2 rows — meaning across 20 rows, a total of 30 half double crochets are worked — ensuring the band lies flat and smooth

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (Luftmasche / Luftm) – used for the foundation chain and for the tie bands
• Double crochet (Stäbchen / Stb) – the primary stitch used throughout the bust panels
• Half double crochet (halbes Stäbchen / hStb) – used along the lower edge and breast band
• Slip stitch (Kettmasche / Kettm) – used to finish and stabilize the side edge of each panel
• Decreases – worked by crocheting the last two double crochets together at both edges of every row

Techniques Used

• Sideways / directional construction – panels are worked from the side edge inward rather than from the bottom up
• Symmetrical shaping via consistent double-sided decreases in every row
• Chart-based crochet – the stitch pattern is provided as a Häkelschrift (crochet chart/symbol diagram)
• Seaming and joining – panels are joined at center front by sewing or crocheting
• Integrated tie construction