Product Description
Designed to turn heads... at the beach party or by the pool - the bikini top LIZA is a real eye-catcher. And, on top of that, it is quick and easy to crochet. Our pattern will guide you through the complete proceeding. No problem, if you are a newbie or an advanced crocheter. You purchase a written 8-pages pattern (e-book, pdf) including many additional explanations, pics and even links to tutorial videos of the most important steps of proceeding.
But it is permitted to offer the products made with this pattern for commercial purposes for sale, if the note “Pattern made by WoolAffair” is added.
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Crochet Pattern - Bikini Top LIZA No.170
What is Being Made
The Crochet Pattern Bikini Top LIZA is a designer crochet pattern for a women's bikini top available in three bra cup sizes: A, B, and C. This downloadable PDF pattern from WoolAffair provides instructions for creating a fitted, structured swimwear piece using fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate-level crocheters.
Craft and Technique Overview
This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. Crochet is a fiber craft that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, building fabric from the ground up. The technique produces a flexible, textured fabric ideal for swimwear applications. The pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters, meaning it assumes familiarity with basic stitches and ability to follow multi-page instructions with shaping and sizing variations.
Stitches Used
The Crochet Pattern Bikini Top LIZA employs several fundamental crochet stitches:
- Chain stitch (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create base chains and chain spaces
- Single crochet (sc) – a short, tight stitch for structure and detail work
- Double crochet (dc) – a medium-height stitch used as a primary construction stitch, with a gauge of 25 double crochets per 4 inches
- Treble crochet (tc) – a taller stitch for creating open, lacy sections
- Chain spaces (ch sp) – gaps created by chain stitches that add openwork detail and flexibility to the fabric
Materials and Specifications
The bikini top requires approximately 100 grams of cotton yarn in DK weight (light 3) with a run length of 300 meters per 100 grams. Cotton is an excellent choice for swimwear due to its breathability, quick-drying properties, and natural comfort against skin.
The recommended crochet hook size is US size C (2.75mm). The pattern notes that crocheters who work loosely should use hook size B (2.25mm) instead to prevent the finished bikini top from becoming see-through, ensuring adequate fabric density for swimwear coverage.
A sewing needle without a tip is required for finishing and seaming the garment pieces together.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 25 double crochets by 14 rows per 4 inches. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for proper fit across all three cup sizes (A, B, and C), ensuring the bikini top maintains its intended dimensions and proportions when completed.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | WoolAffair |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Notes: | • about 4 oz (100 g) cotton yarn – DK (light 3) with a yardage 300m/100g • crochet hook US size C (2) • Sewing needle without tip |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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