Daisy Crocheted Bikini Top

Create a cheerful and eye-catching daisy bikini top that is perfect for summer outings or beach days. This project is designed for beginners and features vibrant colors and fun floral appliqués, adding a whimsical touch to your swimwear collection.

Daisy Crocheted Bikini Top

Materials:

Yarn: Cotton yarn ( medium weight, approximately 200 yards in orange and 50 yards in white)
Hook: 4.5 mm (US size 7) crochet hook
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

6 stitches and 7 rows = 2 inches in double crochet. To check your gauge, crochet a small swatch of 20 stitches for 10 rows, measure your swatch, and adjust your hook size if necessary to achieve the correct gauge.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
dec = decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)

Instructions:

Base:

Ch 30 in orange. Join with a sl st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to the top of the ch-3. (30 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, inc in next, repeat around. Join. (40 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around. Join. (40 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, inc in next, repeat around. Join. (50 dc)
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around. Join. (50 dc)
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, inc in next, repeat around. Join. (60 dc)
Rounds 7-10: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around. Join. (60 dc)

Daisy Appliqué:

Using white yarn, create a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in the ring. Pull tight to close. Join with sl st. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st in next dc*; repeat from * to * 5 times. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Attach the daisy appliqués to the front of the bikini top by sewing them on with the tail left from the round.
For the neck and back ties, chain 40 in orange and attach at both corners of the top.

Finishing:

Weave in all the ends using a tapestry needle. To block, lightly dampen the bikini top and lay flat to dry on a towel. This will help shape it and enhance the finished look.

Optional Variations:

Feel free to experiment with different colors for the flowers or the base. You can also add additional floral designs or embellishments to customize your look.

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