Laughlin Bikini Top by Jamie Zerr

Laughlin Bikini Top

Crochet
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in Ch. 16, hdc in the 2nd st and across. Chain 1, turn, and hdc across. Repeat for 14 rows.
4.5 mm
150 - 175 yards (137 - 160 m)
A/B, C/D, with instruction to make larger if needed.
US
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Hit the beach in a new bikini top no one else will have!

Terms:
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
dec: half double crochet decrease
Tc: triple crochet
Sl st: slip stitch
Sk: skip
St: stitch
Materials:
Cotton (3ply): About 150 yds (I have also used 4ply cotton, it makes each cup slightly larger)
For my example, I used Bernat Softee Baby Cotton Light (3) in “Soft Plum”
Pattern was tested using Mandala Baby in Mermaid Cove using a 4mm hook
Hook size: 4.5mm/G, or other size to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle: for weaving in ends
Guage:
16 hdc= 4” 10cm and 14 rows= 4” 10cm

Thank you to Shelynn Fretz (Poise & Envy) for testing this pattern and providing awesome photos and feedback!

Happy Crocheting!

Cassie