The Franca Bikini Bottom is a minimalist, sleek-fitting swimwear piece worked in garter stitch from the front waist to the back, with integrated shaping and ties for adjustable fit. It’s designed to pair with the Ada Bikini Top by Le Pull.

Size Options
The pattern includes three sizes:
S M L — designed with strong negative ease due to the high stretch of Lycra garter stitch. Side ties allow for further adjustability and personalisation of fit.

Yarn & Materials
Yarn: CONTREPOINT N°1 by Chamade Knitwear, 73% polyamide, 27% Lycra – highly elastic, ideal for swimwear.
Colours shown: Teal (main body) and Petrol (straps).
Yardage / Weight: approx.
Size S: 55 g / 62 m
Size M: 65 g / 72 m
Size L: 75 g / 84 m
One 90 m skein (≈80 g) is sufficient for all sizes.
Needles:
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles
3.5 mm (US 4) circular or DPNs (for I-Cord ties)
Gauge:
20 sts x 25 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch using 4.5 mm needles
Video tutorials are linked directly in the pattern to assist with each technique.