Yellow Bikini in Adriafil Memphis - Downloadable PDF

Yellow Bikini Crochet Pattern in Adriafil Memphis Yarn – Free Downloadable PDF

Overview

This free downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for crocheting a yellow two-piece bikini, including a bikini bottom and a bra top. The design is worked in Adriafil Memphis yarn in yellow shade no. 43, a worsted weight yarn that gives the finished swimwear a structured yet flexible drape. The pattern is sized for a size 40 (42), making it suitable for a range of adult figures. This is an ideal project for confident beginner or intermediate crocheters looking to create a handmade summer accessory.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Memphis, yellow no. 43 – approximately 150 g
• Hook: Crochet hook no. 3
• Yarn weight: Worsted

Tension / Gauge

The pattern specifies a tension of 20 stitches and 10 rows over 10 x 10 cm worked in double crochet using a no. 3 crochet hook. Checking your tension swatch before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure the finished bikini matches the intended sizing.

Pattern Stitches Used

• Chain stitch – used for foundation chains and ties
• Single crochet – used for edging and finishing details
• Double crochet – the primary construction stitch used throughout the body of both the bottom and the bra cups

Bikini Bottom – Front Panel

The front panel of the bikini bottom is worked flat, beginning with a foundation chain of 16 (17) stitches. Work begins from the 4th chain on the hook, producing 13 (14) double crochets across the first row. Shaping is achieved by increasing 1 stitch on each side every 2 rows, repeated 9 (10) times, gradually widening the panel to fit the hips. The front panel is worked until it measures 23 (24) cm, at which point the yarn is broken off and the piece is bound off.

Bikini Bottom – Back Panel

The back panel is picked up directly from the base of the front panel, ensuring a seamless join at the crotch. It is worked to mirror the front panel in construction, but with a slightly more aggressive shaping: 1 stitch is increased on each side every row rather than every 2 rows, creating a fuller back coverage. The back panel is also worked to 23 (24) cm. Unlike the front, the yarn is not broken off at this stage, allowing the crocheter to continue directly into finishing or ties.

Bra Top – Cup Construction

Each bra cup is worked individually. The first cup begins with a foundation chain of 16 (17) stitches, with work starting from the 4th chain on the hook to produce 12 (13) double crochets. A key shaping detail involves working 3 double crochets into the first chain at the corner to create a rounded cup shape, before continuing along the other side of the foundation chain for a further 13 (14) double crochets. The work is then turned and continued in forward and return rows to build up the cup depth and shape.

Design & Technique Notes

The bikini is constructed using a flat crochet method, with each piece worked back and forth in rows rather than in the round. The use of double crochet as the main stitch creates a firm, even fabric that holds its shape well — an important quality for swimwear. The incremental increases used in both the bottom panels are a classic crochet shaping technique, producing smooth, angled edges rather than stepped shaping. The construction of the bra cup, with its corner increases along the foundation chain, is a neat technique for achieving a three-dimensional curved form from a flat starting point.

Adriafil Memphis is a worsted weight yarn well suited to accessories and warm-weather garments. Its smooth texture complements the regularity of double crochet fabric, and the vibrant