The Crochet Star-kini Bikini Top | Free Pattern

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Are you looking for a last minute outfit for the 4th of July? Or maybe you want some quick themed items to stock up with for an upcoming market? Or maybe you just want something to do for the next hour? Well I have the perfect pattern for you!

I have been having so much fun designing items for 4th of July and using up some of my red, white, and blue yarn. The pattern I am sharing today is super quick and easy, which you know are my favorite kind of patterns! This one is too cute! This bikini is such a unique shape and an eye-catcher, you are bound to get lots of compliments!

This pattern is very beginner friendly. We will use the basic stitches like chains, single crochet, and double crochet. But you will also get to try some fun stitches like the treble crochet and the double treble crochet! I will walk you through how to do these stitches. They are easier than they sound, and if you can do a double crochet you can definitely do these! The last fun stitch we will do is a sc2tog or a sc decrease. This is where we will single crochet 2 stitches together, essentially turning 2 stitches into 1.

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Measurements

This top is one size due to the nature of the shape and will fit S-L. It is made up of 2 star cups (7.5×7.5 inches) and straps. To make a smaller size cup, use a smaller weight yarn and hook.

Materials

• YARN | acrylic or cotton yarn weight 4 in red, white, and blue. I used Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn for the top pictured
• 5 mm hook (size H) or whatever hook fits your choice of yarn
• tapestry needle to weave in the ends
• scissors to cut your yarn
• stitch markers

Abbreviations

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Ch = Chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Dc = double crochet

Tr = treble crochet

Dtr = double treble crochet

St = stitch

Sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together. Also known as sc dec

Rep = repeat

Inc = increase

Special Stitches

Tr = yarn over 2 times, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops

Dtr = yarn over 3 times, insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops

Sc2tog = insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all loops

Pattern Notes

• This pattern uses US crochet terms
• The ch at the start of each round does not count as a stitch
• Repeat the pattern in [] brackets
• The stitches in parentheses() are all worked into the same stitch
• The number at the end of each round in parentheses() indicate stitch count

Let’s get started!

Star Cups

You will make one solid blue star. For the second star, you will change colors between red and white each round.

Round 1: make a magic circle, dc 10 into the ring. (10)

Round 2: ch 2 (reminder that the ch 2 does

not count as a stitch), inc in each stitch

around, sl st (20)

Round 3: ch 2, repeat [dc in the first stitch,

inc in the next] around, sl st (30)

Round 4: ch 2, repeat [dc in the first 2 stitches, inc in the next] around, sl st (40)

Round 5: ch 2, repeat [dc in the first 3 stitches, inc in the next] around, sl st (50)

Round 6: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), repeat [sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, tr 2 in the next st, dtr 3 in the next st, tr 2 in the next st, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st] around (70)

Round 7: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), repeat [sc 5, (hdc 1 and dc 1 in the next st), ch 3, (dc 1 and hdc 1 in the next st), sc 5, sc2tog] around

Tie off and weave in ends.

Attach Cups

With the wrong sides facing you, thread a 2 inch piece of blue yarn through one of the ch 3 spaces of each star. Tie a knot making sure the knot is on the wrong side.

Do the same in the ch 3 space just below. Weave in ends.

Straps

The straps need to be long enough to thread back and forth through the rest of the ch 3 spaces on the star.

Row 1: Ch 210. Sl st in the first ch from hook and all the way across. Attach to the top of the star, in the ch 3 space next to the ones already attached.

Repeat for the other side. Thread the straps across back and forth through the last 2 chain 3 spaces, as pictured below.

Be sure to weave in your ends

…and you’re done!

I would LOVE to see your creation! If you crochet this Star-kini, please tag or DM @woolymamacrochet on Instagram so I can like & share! 

If you have any questions or need help, PLEASE send me a message or leave a comment on this post.

Thank you & Happy Crocheting!! <3