1
Serafina Bikini Top
Materials:
Yarn:
50g/1.75oz
Fine/2
(sport/baby)
weight
yarn.
The
top
in
the
pictures
are
made
with
Alize
Diva
Stretch
(92%
Microfiber,
8%
Elastic):
100g=400m/3.52oz=438yards.
Other
yarn
suggestion
for
example:
Anchor
Freccia
number
6
(100%):
50g=175m/1.75oz=191yds.
Crochet
hook:
3/D-‐3.5mm/
E,
or
any
size
to
obtain
the
gauge!
Fabric
fort
he
lining
and
fort
he
ties,
aproximately
20cm/8”
(i
have
used
lycra).
Beads
to
decorate.
Gauge:
With
size
D/
3mm
crochet
hook
in
dc
pattern.
Work:
12
dc
and
6
rows
measures
1.6”
(4cm).
Check
your
gauge
and
use
any
size
hook
to
obtain
the
gauge,
to
achieve
the
right
size,
when
following
the
instruction
in
the
pattern.
Abbreviations:
Ch
=
Chain
Sc
=
Single
crochet
Sl
=
Slip
stitch
Dc
=
Double
crochet
St(s)
=
Stitch(es)
Yoh
=
Yarn
over
hook
Ch
sp=
chain
space,
in
this
pattern
is
used
spaces
for
example
with
2
chains
(ch-‐2),
with
3
chains
(ch-‐3).
Cl
=
cluster,
3dc
cl:
*yo,
insert
hook
in
indicated
st,
yo,
pull
though
a
loop,
yo,
pull
thorough
2
loops
on
hook)
3
times
into
same
st,
yoh,
and
pull
through
4
loops
on
hook
(see
pictures
A-‐D
below).
A
B
C
D
Tr
=
Treple
crochet⇒
Yoh
twice,
insert
hook
into
the
stitch,
yoh
again
and
draw
up
a
loop,
(yoh,
and
draw
through
2
loops)
3
times.
Fptr
=
Front
post
treble=
Yoh
twice,
insert
hook
from
the
front
to
the
back
around
the
post,
complete
as
tr
stitch.
Notes:
1.
First
chain
stitch
is
normally
counted
as
1
sc
and
if
there
is
exceptions,
they
are
explained
in
the
pattern.
2.
“Row
8(9,10,11)”,
means
row
for
each
size:
XS(S,M,L)
3.
The
number
in
the
end
of
the
each
row/round
is
the
total
amount
of
the
stitches
in
this
row/round
[XS(S,M,L)
sts].
4.
For
example:
“(ch
2,
sk
2
sc,
1
sc
in
next
sc)
32(36,40,43)
times”,
means
work
all
instructions
between
the
parenthesis
in
total
32(36,40,43)
times
Sizes:
This
pattern
has
Bikini
Top,
sizes
XS-‐L,
in
the
pattern
marked
as
XS(S,M,L).
Height
from
the
middle
width
from
below
XS
15cm/6”
14cm/5.5”
S
16.3cm/6.5”
15.3cm/6”
M
17.7cm/7”
16.7cm/6.5”
L
19cm/7.5”
18cm/7”
2
Bikini
Top
Triangle
(work
2
pieces):
Sizes:
XS(S,M,L
)
In
the
pictures
is
normally
size
S.
Row
1
Work
ch
16(17,18,19),
1
sc
in
the
2nd
ch
from
the
hook
(this
sc
is
the
first
st.
1st
ch
from
the
hook
is
not
counted
in
this
case),
1
sc
in
ea
next
13(14,15,16)
ch,
3
sc
in
the
last
ch
(picture
A
below),
1
sc
in
ea
next
14(15,16,17)
ch
down
the
other
side
of
the
foundation
(picture
B
below).
Total
31(33,35,37)
sts.
Turn
A
B
Row
2
Ch
2
(count
as
1
dc),
1
dc
in
ea
next
13(14,15,16)
sc,
2
dc
in
next
sc,
3
dc
in
next
sc
(this
is
the
“peak”
of
the
triangle),
2
dc
in
next
sc,
1
dc
in
ea
next
14(15,16,17)
sc.
Total
35(37,39,41)
dc
(picture
A
below).
Turn
A
B
Row
3
Ch
2
(count
as
1
dc),
1
dc
in
ea
next
15(16,17,18)
dc,
2
dc
in
next
dc,
3
dc
in
next
dc,
2
dc
in
next
dc,
1
dc
in
next
16(17,18,19)
dc.
Total
39(41,43,45)
dc
(picture
B
above).
Turn
Keep
on
increasing,
as
in
previous
row,
4(5,6,7)
times
more.
You´ll
end
up
with
24(27,30,33)
dc
on
two
sides
and
7
dc
on
on
top
of
the
triangle
(2dc,
3dc,
2dc).
In
total
7(8,9,19)
rows
by
now
(picture).
3
Row
8(9,10,11)
Ch
3
(count
as
1
dc,
ch-‐1
sp),
(sk
2
dc,
2
dc
in
next
dc,
ch
1,
picture
A)
8(9,10,11)
times
(picture
B),
sk
2
dc,
(2
dc,
ch
2,
2
dc)
in
next
dc
(this
is
the
peak
of
the
triangle,
picture
C),
(ch
1,
sk
2
dc,
2
dc
in
next
dc)
8(9,10,11)
times,
ch
1,
sk
2
dc,
1
dc
in
last
st.
Total
19(21,23,25)
ch
sps
(also
counted
ch-‐2
sp
of
the
peak,
picture
D).
Turn.
A
B C
D
Row
9(10,11,12)
Ch
3
(count
as
1
sc,
ch-‐2
sp),
(sk
next
ch-‐1
sp,
1
sc
in
next
dc,
ch
2,
sk
next
dc)
9(10,11,12)
times
(picture
A
below),
(1
sc,
ch
3,
1
sc)
in
next
ch-‐2
sp,
ch
2,
(sk
next
dc,
1
sc
in
next
dc,
ch
2,
sk
next
ch-‐1
sp)
9(10,11,12)
times,
1
sc
in
2nd
ch
of
ch
3
(of
prev
row,
picture
B,C),
Total
21(23,25,27)
ch
sps.
Turn.
A
B C
4
Next
row
is
with
cluster
stitches,
if
you
not
sure,
how
to
do
work
the
cluster,
check
the
abbreviations
on
1st
page.
Row
10(11,12,13)
Ch
2,
2dc-‐cl
in
next
ch-‐2
sp
(ch
2
and
2dc-‐cl
count
as
3dc-‐cl,
picture
A
below),
(ch
2,
3dc-‐cl
in
next
ch-‐2
sp),
9(10,11,12)
times
(picture
B),
ch
2,
(3dc-‐cl,
ch
3,
3dc-‐cl)
in
next
ch-‐3
sp
(picture
C),
(ch
2,
3dc-‐cl
in
next
ch-‐2
sp)
10(11,12,13)
times
(picture
D).
Total
21(23,25,27)
ch
sps.
A
B
C
D
This
is
the
right
side
of
the
piece.
Stay
on
this
side,
but
twist
the
piece
a
bit,
so
that
the
peak
is
pointing
down
and
now
work
the
lower
edge
of
the
triangle
(picture
below).
Next
stitches
are
worked
in
first
and
last
sts
of
the
rows,
that
you
worked
earlier.
and
go
on
from
where
you
now
by
following
the
instructions
below.
5
Row
1
lower
edge
Ch
1
(count
as
1
sc),
1
sc
in
post
of
the
last
dc
of
the
last
3dc-‐cl
(picture
A
below),
(1
sc
in
next
sp)
2
times
(picture
B,
purple
arrows),
(2
sc
in
post
of
next
dc)
6(7,8,9,10)
times
(picture
B,C
with
yellow
arrows,
picture
D),
1
sc
in
next
rib
(in
1st
sc
row,
picture
E,
1st
green
arrow),
sk
next
ch
(picture
E,
red
arrow),
1
sc
in
next
rib
(in
1st
sc
row,
picture
E,
2nd
green
arrow),
(2
dc
in
post
of
next
dc)
6(7,8,9,10)
times
(picture
E,
yellow
arrows,
picture
F),
(1
sc
in
next
sp)
3
times
(picture
G),
1
sc
in
1st
cl
of
Row
10(11,12,13)
(picture
H).
Total
34(38,42,46)
sc.
Turn.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Row
2
Ch
1,
1
sc
in
each
st
across.
Total
34(38,42,46)
sts.
Turn.
6
Row
3
with
post
stitches
to
make
the
loops
for
the
cord
(1
fptr
around
the
post
of
next
st
2
rows
below
(around
the
ch
of
row
1,
pictures
A,B
below,
all
following
fptr
are
worked
around
the
front
post
of
every
3rd
sc
of
row
1),
sk
next
sc,
1
sc
in
each
next
2
sc,
picture
D)
10(12,13,15)
times
(picture
D-‐
G).
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
For
sizes
S
and
M
follow
the
instructions
in
the
box
below
for
one
more
loop
and
the
go
on
for
next
instructions>
round
1.
7
For
sizes
XS
and
L,
the
loops
are
now
done
(in
total
XS=11
fptr
loops
and
L=15
fptr
loops),
so
skip
the
boxes
and
continue
with
the
instruction
below
the
boxes,
round
1
Size
S
Size
M
1
fptr
around
the
post
of
next
sc
2
rows
below,
1
sc
in
1
fptr
around
the
post
of
next
sc
2
rows
below,
sk
next
sc,
last
st.
In
total
13
fptr
loops
(picture
H
above
on
page
1
sc
in
last
st.
In
total
14
fptr
loops.
6).
And
now
the
last
round
around
the
whole
piece.
Round
1
Ch
1
(count
as
1
sc,
picture
A
below),
2
dc
in
same
st
as
prev
sc
(of
prev
row,
picture
B),
(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
cl
(picture
C),
[(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
ch-‐2
sp]
10(11,12,13)
times
(pictures
D,E),
6
sc
in
next
ch-‐3
sp
(picture
E),
[(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
ch-‐2
sp]
10(11,12,13)
times
(picture
F),
(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
cl,
(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
tr
(picture
G),
[sk
2
sc,
(1
sc,
2
dc)
in
next
tr
]
10(12,13,14)
times
(pictures
H,I),
join
with
sl
in
1st
ch,
bind
off
(picture
J)
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
8
Lining
for
the
top
I
usually
sew
the
lining
with
the
sewing
machine
(zigzag
stitches),
but
you
can
also
just
do
it
with
needle
and
yarn.
Check,
that
the
stitches
stretch.
I
have
used
photos
with
text
below
to
guide
you.
You
can
first
form
the
pieces
by
placing
the
triangle
over
your
knee
and
pull
the
edges
gently
to
get
it
more
in
cup
shape.
I
have
used
lycra
fabric,
but
you
can
use
any
elastic
light
material.
A
B
C
1.
Fold
the
fabric
and
place
the
folded
triangle
as
shown
in
the
picture
A.
2.
Cut
the
piece
in
triangle
form
picture
A-‐C.
D
E
3.
Cut
2
pieces
(picture
D
above)
4.
Sew
both
2
pieces
from
the
middle,
to
get
more
cup
shape
as
you
see
in
picture
E.
F
G
5.
Sew
the
lining
to
the
wrong
side
of
the
crochet
triangles
as
shown
in
the
pictures
F,G.
9
Ties
for
the
top
I
have
added
two
different
ways
to
make
the
cords/ties.
The
basic
crochet
ones
and
elastic
ones
by
cutting
ribbons
from
a
fabric.
I
always
use
elastic
ties,
cos
they
make
the
bikini
so
much
more
comfortable
to
wear
especially
if
you
like
to
swim
with
your
bikini.
If
you
prefer
elastic
strings/cords
you
need
a
piece
of
good
quality
elastic
lycra
fabric.
Lycra
Ties
for
the
top:
and
just
cut
long
narrow
strips
(width
around
1.50cm
or
as
you
prefer),
pull/stretch
the
strip
and
it
goes
as
a
tube
(pictures
A-‐C
below).
A
B
C
Ties
around
the
neck
Cut
2
ribbons
to
tie
around
the
neck,
length
approximately
1m/40”
for
sizes
XS/S
and
1.2m/47”
for
sizes
M/L.
Take
the
midpoint
of
the
ribbons
and
pull
a
loop
through
the
peak
of
the
triangle
mandala,
then
insert
the
ends
of
the
tie
through
the
loop,
tighten
(pictures
A-‐C
below).
Add
some
beads.
Ties
below
the
bust
Then
cut
still
2
ribbons,
approximately
1m/40”
for
sizes
XS/S
and
1.2m/47”
for
sizes
M/L,
to
tie
the
top
below
the
bust.
Weave
the
ties
through
the
loops
of
the
triangles
(picture
on
page
10)
and
add
some
beautiful
beads
if
you
like.
A
B
C
Crochet
Ties
for
the
top:
Ties
around
the
neck
Work
ch
stitches
until
the
string
measures
1m/40”
for
sizes
XS/S
and
1.2m/47”
for
sizes
M/L.
Make
two
of
these
strings.
1m/40”
for
sizes
XS/S
and
1.2m/47”
for
sizes
M/L.
Take
the
midpoint
of
the
ribbons
and
pull
a
loop
through
the
peak
of
the
triangle
mandala,
then
insert
the
ends
of
the
tie
through
the
loop,
tighten
(pictures
A-‐C
above).
Add
some
beads.
Ties
below
the
bust
Work
still
2
more
ch
stitch
strings,
that
measures
approximately
1m/40”
for
sizes
XS/S
and
1.2m/47”
for
sizes
M/L,
to
tie
the
top
below
the
bust.
Weave
the
ties
through
the
loops
of
the
triangles
(picture
on
page
10)
and
add
some
beautiful
beads
if
you
like.
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