Made for the Haitian hotties! Raise your flag by using this pattern to make your own bikini top.

Use it with tapestry crochet, cross-stitch, and whatever other project that comes to your mind. Wear it to Carnival, Nottingham, or your next beach trip!

The pattern includes:
The color alpha chart
Written instructions
Photos of the process to completion

Skill Level: beginner and up
Stitches: chain stitch and single stitch
Hook size: 5 (suggested), 5.5, or 6
Yarn Weight: 4
Estimated Time to Completion: 1-2 hours

Required materials:

• Yarn colors: red, blue, green, white, and yellow gold (for sizes medium and large)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers
• Crochet hook

Suggested yarn:

• Cascade Fixation - an elastic yarn designed for swimsuit-making
• Fixation is DK/light weight, so double up the yarn to be worsted weight)
• Considering the easier accessibility and popularity of worsted yarns, I made this pattern based on worsted weight yarns

This pattern includes 3 sizes to ensure you create your top with the best coverage. You can also size up your hook or yarn for a larger fit, or size them down for a smaller fit.

Size Chart (when using a size 5 hook):
Small top (for smaller breasts/pecs): 5inx5in (13cmx13cm)
Medium top (for medium breasts/pecs): 6inx6in (15cmx15cm)
Large top (for larger breasts/pecs): 8.5x8.5 (21cmx21cm)

For reference, the model is a size 8/10 with a 36B bra size, and the medium top fits them perfectly. In the photos above, the model wears a size small, made with a size 5 hook.

The reproduction or resale of this pattern, in whole or in part, is prohibited. It is intended for personal use only.