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Crocheted bikini top in DROPS Paris. Piece is worked with single crochets
and fans. Size: S - XXXL
DROPS design: Pattern w-747
Yarn group C or A + A
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SIZE:
S - M - L - XL - XXL – XXXL
Finished measurements:
DROPS 199-54
Chest measurements: 66-72-76-80-84-88 cm = 26”-28 3/8”-30”-31 1/2”-33”-34 5/8”
Full length: 19-21-22-23-24-25 cm = 7 1/2”-8 1/4”-8 3/4”-9”-9 1/4”-9 3/4”
All measurements in charts are in cm.
MATERIALS:
DROPS PARIS from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group C)
100-100-100-150-150-150 g color no 30, jeans blue
CROCHET GAUGE:
18 single crochets in width and 21 rows vertically = 10 x 10 cm = 4” x 4”.
CROCHET HOOK:
DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 mm = US E/4
Hook size is only a suggestion! If you have too many stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to larger
hook. If you have too few stitches on 10 cm = 4” switch to smaller hook.
Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here
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Yarn prices (per 14.05.2022)
Yarn (weight) Content United States
DROPS Paris uni colour (50g) 100% Cotton 2.20 USD
DROPS Paris recycled denim (50g) 100% Cotton 1.80 USD
You can get the yarn to make this pattern from 3.60$*.
(*) Pattern prices are calculated from the smallest size / cheapest colour. You will find a prices table in this print to help you calculate the price for other
sizes.
All yarns are DROPS yarns. Color charts and updated retailer lists at www.garnstudio.com
Pattern for DROPS 199-54
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EXPLANATION FOR THE PATTERN:
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PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.3.
CROCHET INFORMATION:
Begin every row with 1 chain stitch (does not replace first single crochet).
DECREASE/INCREASE TIP:
Decrease 1 single crochet as follows:
Insert hook in next stitch, get yarn *, repeat from *-* one more time, make a yarn over and pull yarn through all 3 stitches on
hook.
Increase 1 single crochet as follows:
Work 2 single crochets in same stitch.
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START THE PIECE HERE:
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BIKINI TOP - SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
Worked back and forth. First work 2 bra cups, then work these 2 parts together with 1 edge around the entire piece. Then
work a fan edge back and forth in bottom edge of bra cups. Fasten bikini top with straps in the neck and on back.
RIGHT BRA CUP:
Work 16-17-18-19-20-21 loose chain stitches on hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 with Paris. Turn and work 1 single crochet in 2nd
chain stitch from hook and then work 1 single crochet in every chain stitch the entire row = 15-16-17-18-19-20 single
crochets. Then work rows with 1 single crochet in every single crochet - read CROCHET INFO. REMEMBER THE CROCHET
GAUGE! When piece measures approx. 8-9-9½-10-10½-11 cm = 3 1/8”-3 1/2”-3 3/4”-4”-4 1/8”-4 3/8”, work next row as
follows (= wrong side):
Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 14-15-16-17-18-19 single crochets, work 3 single crochets in next stitch (= 2 stitches
increased), continue along the side downwards and work 15-16-17-18-19-20 single crochet evenly around edge stitch down
along this side = 32-34-36-38-40-42 single crochets. Then work rows with 1 single crochet in every single crochet for approx.
8-9-9½-10-10½-11 cm = 3 1/8”-3 1/2”-3 3/4”-4”-4 1/8”-4 3/8” – adjust after a row from wrong side. Cut and fasten the yarn.
LEFT BRA CUP:
Work 16-17-18-19-20-21 loose chain stitches on hook size 3.5 mm = US E/4 with Paris. Turn and work 1 single crochet in 2nd
chain stitch from hook and then work 1 single crochet in every chain stitch the entire row = 15-16-17-18-19-20 single
crochets. Then work rows with 1 single crochet in every single crochet - read CROCHET INFO. When piece measures approx.
8-9-9½-10-10½-11 cm = 3 1/8”-3 1/2”-3 3/4”-4”-4 1/8”-4 3/8”, work next row as follows (= right side):
Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 14-15-16-17-18-19 single crochets, work 3 single crochets in next stitch (= 2 stitches
increased), continue along the side downwards and work 15-16-17-18-19-20 single crochet evenly around edge stitch down
along this side = 32-34-36-38-40-42 single crochets. Then work rows with 1 single crochet in every single crochet for approx.
8-9-9½-10-10½-11 cm = 3 1/8”-3 1/2”-3 3/4”-4”-4 1/8”-4 3/8” – adjust after a row from right side. now work left bra cup
together with right bra cup from here (do not cut the yarn) as follows:
EDGE:
Work 1 slip stitch in last stitch worked on right bra cup, 1 chain stitch, * 1 single crochet, 3 chain stitch, skip 2 single crochets *,
work from *-* the rest of row, continue down along the side and work 1 single crochet around edge stitch in every row,
continue along bottom edge and work 1 single crochet in each of the remaining 30-32-34-36-38-40 single crochets on right
bra cup. Then work over the first 30-32-34-36-38-40 single crochet on left bra cup, continue along the side and work 1 single
crochet around edge stitch in every row, continue over the remaining 30-32-34-36-38-40 single crochets with * 1 single
crochet, 3 chain stitches, skip 2 single crochets *, work from *-* the entire row, finish round with 1 single crochet in last stitch
and 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch at beginning of round. Cut and fasten the yarn.
FAN EDGE:
Work in the bottom edge on bra cups. Begin from wrong side and work 1 single crochet in each of the 60-64-68-72-76-80
single crochets – AT THE SAME TIME adjust number of stitches to 58-58-69-69-80-80 – read DECREASE/INCREASE = 58-
58-69-69-80-80 single crochets. Continue to work as follows: Work A.1 over 12 stitches, work A.2 over 33-33-44-44-55-55
stitches (= 3-3-4-4-5-5 repetitions of 11 stitches) and finish with A.3 over the last 13 stitches. Continue until A.1 to A.3 have
been worked vertically, fasten off.
STRAPS:
1 string = work a chain stitch row of approx. 115 cm = 45 1/4”. Tie a knot in each end and shape the yarn ends by cutting. Place
strap double, thread loop through the top corner on one bra cup. Then pull ends through loop and tighten. Make another string
and fasten it at the top corner on the other bra cup. Make 2 more strings the same way and fasten in the remaining corners in
bottom edge of bra cups (not in fan edge).
Diagram explanations
= row has already been worked! Begin on next row (at the arrow)
= begin here
= single crochet in stitch
= single crochet around chain space
= 1 chain stitch
= 5 chain stitches
= double crochet around chain space
= double crochet in stitch
Diagram for DROPS 199-54
Diagram for DROPS 199-54
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