The Pool Bikini is a two-piece set that includes a tight-fitting and super-cropped tee and cheeky bikini bottom. The top features curved raglan shaping, translating traditional knitting into swimwear. The bottoms feature the same curved increases at the centre back for a flattering curved fit. The set should be knit using swimwear yarn.

The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.

Sizing:
Top
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
To fit bust circumference: 70-75 (80-85) 90-95 (100-105) 110-115 (120-125) 130-135 (140-145) 150-155 cm

Bottoms
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9
To fit hip circumference: 80-85 (90-95) 100-105 (110-115) 120-125 (130-135) 140-145 (150-155) 160-165 cm

Gauge:
24 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10cm in 3 x 3 rib on 5mm needles measured flat but not stretched

Note that the swimwear yarn needs to be stretched a little while knitting but not fully. If you’re unsure, make a few gauge swatches to practice tensioning the yarn right.

Yarn requirements:
Top
~125 (145) 165 (180) 225 (245) 285 (310) 334 g Chamade Contrepoint Air Nr.1 (64g/100m)

This estimate includes a buffer, as you might have to lengthen the bust section depending on individual body shape.

Bottoms
40 (45) 55 (68) 83 (93) 104 (120) 140 g Chamade Contrepoint Air Nr.1 (64g/100m)

The set is designed to be knit in swimwear yarn. Note that if you substitute the yarn, it will not hold up as well when it gets wet.

Other things you are going to need:
5mm needle (40-60cm depending on the size you’re making), 4mm needle for i-cord edge/ ties, tapestry needle