Free Crochet Pattern – Classic Triangle Bikini Top

This is a free version of my Classic Bikini Top Crochet Pattern. This design is quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for beginners or crocheters of any skill level. Additional sizing adjustments included to help you make this pattern in any size! Continue reading for the instructions and the story behind this pattern.

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You can wear your finished piece as a bralette or bikini top paired with your favorite bikini bottoms or jean shorts. This was one of the very first tops that I ever designed. I made the first one while on vacation in Maui so I’d have something cute to wear all day while exploring the city and the beaches. It’s still one of my favorite designs to wear because it’s so comfy and versatile!

Yarn:

I designed this bikini top crochet pattern using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn. I prefer using 100% cotton or hemp blends to make these tops because they tend to be more sturdy and durable than other fibers which is essential for creating a bralette with more support. Of course, you can substitute with any worsted-weight yarn. I especially love Lily Sugar n’ Cream because they have a variety of beautiful colors. It’s always been my go-to yarn for making tops!

MORE RECOMMENDATIONS:

Bernat Handicrafter is a perfect substitute. It’s 100% cotton, worsted-weight, and comes in various pastel, bright, and neutral shades.

Dishie from Knit Picks is a super close alternative. It’s 100% cotton, worsted-weight yarn that comes in a huge variety of solid colors and multicolored blends.

Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran is a great substitution with a smoother and softer feel than other cotton yarns. This yarn also comes in 60+ color options!

Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton Worsted is another one of my favorite substitutions. This yarn is made from 100% recycled materials and comes in a variety of gorgeous shades.

You can also visit yarnsub.com for a full list of alternatives!

Sizing:

This bikini top crochet pattern is available in women’s sizes XS, S, M, L & XL. I have included instructions for making larger or smaller sizes at the end of the pattern to help you adjust this pattern for ANY SIZE! You can also adjust your size by using a different crochet hook.

One ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn (2.5oz) is enough to make any of the sizes listed on this pattern! You should also have enough yarn left over to add fringe to your top! These tops look especially cute with a little fringe on the bottom. Instructions for adding fringe are included at the end of the pattern.

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Size-Inclusivity Statement (8/13/23):

This pattern does not align with my size-inclusive standards. I am working to update this design, and other old designs to ensure that all of my garment patterns accommodate bust sizes from 28” to 62” at the least. My goal is to create a space where everyone is included and has the ability to make anything that their heart desires. You can read more about my values here.

I know this update is long overdue and maybe too little, too late. I really dropped the ball by not making all of my patterns size-inclusive from the beginning. I’ve learned so much more about sizing and grading in the past couple of years, and every garment pattern that I’ve published since then has been fully size-inclusive, including made-to-measure styles and pre-sized styles in sizes XS-5X.

I want to apologize to anyone that has ever come across any of my older patterns and felt excluded. There is no excuse for having patterns available in my shop that don’t include EVERYBODY, especially since I always offered a size range from XXS to 5X for my customers when I was making these tops as made-to-order finished products. By failing to accommodate all sizes, I was basically offering incomplete patterns. I’m honestly ashamed of myself for leaving these incomplete patterns up for so long. I know that updating these patterns doesn’t make up for the fact that I left so many people out in the first place.

I am taking these updates seriously, and I am taking the time to make my old patterns fully size-inclusive. That means, I’ll be doing much more than simply adding on a few extra inches and calling it a day. I want to ensure that my patterns fit all sizes properly and offer special features and modifications for larger/smaller sizes when necessary.

Re-release Information: Noelebelle Crochet is my side-business and therefore my family and my main job are my priorities. I will be working on re-publishing this pattern as time permits, but I do not currently have a re-release date scheduled. I will be updating this blog post and posting updates on my social media accounts (Instagram, Facebook, and Threads) when I have more information on the new and improved pattern. 

Side-note: By updating these patterns, I am also hoping to bring awareness to an important issue within the fiber arts community. I am constantly learning and evolving my business. I always strive to improve my designs and patterns. I am open to criticism, I am open to feedback, and I am open to listening to your stories. If you would like to reach out regarding this pattern, or to share your experiences with me, please feel free to contact me.

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Materials:

Crochet Hook: 4.5mm

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn

Recommended: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, 100% cotton, 120 yds/ 2.5 oz – 1 ball for all sizes

X-Small: 65 yds – 1 ball
Small: 78 yds – 1 ball
Medium: 92 yds – 1 ball
Large: 102 yds – 1 ball
X-Large: 117 yds – 1 ball

Note: Yardage calculations include fringe. Calculations are estimates, your actual yardage may vary.

Other: Yarn needle, scissors

Gauge:

2” x 2” (5cm x 5cm) DC swatch = 9 sts x 4 rows

Finished Measurements:

Size (XS – XL)	Width (widest part of 1 cup)	Length (1st to last row)
XS	5.25” (13.5cm)	7.5” (19cm)
S	6” (15.5cm)	8.5” (21.5cm)
M	6.75” (17cm)	9.25” (23.5cm)
L	7” (18cm)	9.75” (25cm)
XL	7.75” (19.5cm)	10.75” (27.5cm)

Key:

St/sts	Stitch/stitches
Ch	Chain
Dc	Double crochet

Notes:

• This is an easy/beginner level crochet pattern
• Pattern written in US crochet terms
• The stitch count at the end of each row is shown in parenthesis ( )
• The ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
• Since the ch 2 does not count as a stitch, do not skip the first stitch when starting your rows.
• When you see a number directly in front of the stitch “2dc” – work 2 double crochet sts into the same stitch.
• When a number is written after the stitch “dc 2” – work 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 sts.
• Additional sizing adjustments & instructions for adding fringe included at the end of pattern.

All sizes will start with the base pattern. After finishing the base pattern, continue to the pattern for your size.

Base Pattern:

all sizes start here!

Make 2 cups:

[Start by creating a long chain that will serve as a neck strap. The first row will be stitched into the very end of the chain.]

Ch 72

Row 1: Dc 1 in 3^rd ch from hook. (1)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. [The ch 2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a st throughout the pattern.] Work 2dc into the dc from row 1. (2)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Work 2dc into each st. (4)

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Dc 1 into the first st. Work 2dc into each of the next 2 sts. Dc 1 into the last st. (6)

Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Dc 2. Work 2dc into each of the next 2 sts. Dc 2. (8)

Row 6: Ch 2, turn. Dc 3. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 3. (10)

Row 7: Ch 2, turn. Dc 4. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 4. (12)

Row 8: Ch 2, turn. Dc 5. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 5. (14)

Row 9: Ch 2, turn. Dc 6. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 6. (16)

Row 10: Ch 2, turn. Dc 7. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 7. (18)

Row 11: Ch 2, turn. Dc 8. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 8. (20)

Row 12: Ch 2, turn. Dc 9. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 9. (22)

Row 13: Ch 2, turn. Dc 10. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 10. (24)

Row 14: Ch 2, turn. Dc 11. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 11. (26)

Continue to the pattern for your size. Do not cut the yarn.

Pattern – XS

* start with base pattern *

XS Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (26)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Once both cups are done, skip to finishing instructions.

Pattern – Small

* start with base pattern *

S Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc 12. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 12. (28)

S Rows 16 – 17: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (28)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Once both cups are done, skip to finishing instructions.

Pattern – Medium

* start with base pattern *

M Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc 12. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 12. (28)

M Row 16: Ch 2, turn. Dc 13. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 13. (30)

M Rows 17 – 19: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (30)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Once both cups are done, skip to finishing instructions.

Pattern – Large

* start with base pattern *

L Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc 12. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 12. (28)

L Row 16: Ch 2, turn. Dc 13. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 13. (30)

L Row 17: Ch 2, turn. Dc 14. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 14. (32)

L Rows 18 – 20: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (32)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Once both cups are done, skip to finishing instructions.

Pattern – XL

* start with base pattern *

XL Row 15: Ch 2, turn. Dc 12. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 12. (28)

XL Row 16: Ch 2, turn. Dc 13. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 13. (30)

XL Row 17: Ch 2, turn. Dc 14. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 14. (32)

XL Row 18: Ch 2, turn. Dc 15. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 15. (34)

XL Rows 19 – 22: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (34)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Once both cups are done, continue to finishing instructions.

Finishing Instructions:

• Weave in yarn ends.
• Then, ch about 200 (220-250 for M, L & XL) to create the back strap.
• Before attaching the back strap, lay the cups side-by-side in order to ensure they’re both facing the same direction. [I prefer to have the last row facing wrong-side up.]
• Using your yarn needle, attach the strap along the bottom of the cups by weaving it through the sts.
• Adjust your top until the cups are centered along the back strap.
• [Optional] If you’d like to attach beads to the straps, do so at this point.
• Finally, tie a knot at the end of each strap and cut the tails off.

Adding Fringe:

Information is listed in the following order: XS (S, M, L, XL)

• Cut 24 (28, 28, 32, 32) pieces of yarn, measuring about 14-18” (35.5-45.5cm) each.
• Grab 2 of the yarn pieces and fold them in half, making sure the ends line up evenly.
• Starting at the middle of your top, insert your crochet hook through the 3^rd st along the bottom of a cup.
• Then, pull the folded yarn pieces through the st just enough to create a loop. Reach through the loop with your fingers, grab the yarn tails and pull them through.
• Make sure your ends are still lined up evenly and pull on the yarn tails until the knot is secure.
• Continue attaching fringe along the bottom of the cup. Skip 3 sts between each piece of fringe.
• Repeat steps for the other cup. Finally, trim the fringe along the bottom to make sure the ends are straight.

Additional Sizing Adjustments for the Bikini Top Crochet Pattern:

Smaller than XS:

• To make your top smaller than the listed sizes – first, refer to the Base Pattern.
• Use a smaller crochet hook (4.0mm)
• You might want to start with a shorter chain. Only ch until you’ve reached the desired length of your neck strap.
• Follow the Base Pattern rows. Once you’ve reached the desired width of the cup, stop at that row.
• Add one row of dc’s to the bottom of the cup. For example, if you stopped after completing row 10 the last 2 rows of your pattern will look like this:

Row 10: Ch 2, turn. Dc 7. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc 7. (18)

Row 11: Ch 2, turn. Dc into each st. (18)

• Finally, continue with the finishing instructions. You may want to make a shorter chain for the back strap.

Larger than XL:

• You might need an additional ball of yarn depending on how large you make the top.
• To make your top larger than the listed sizes, complete the Base Pattern first. You may want to make the starting chain longer by continuing to ch until you’ve reached the desired length of your neck strap.
• Next, complete the XL Pattern through XL Row 18.
• Continue to add “increasing rows” by adding 1 dc to each side of the row and 2dc into both of the middle sts. For example, by following this pattern your next row will look like this:

XL Row 19: Ch 2, turn. Dc 16. 2dc in the next 2 sts. Dc   16. (36)

• Once you’ve reached the desired width of the cup, stop adding “increasing rows.”
• Add 3-4 rows of dc’s to the bottom of the cup, or as many as you need to reach the desired length.
• Finally, continue with the finishing instructions. You may want to make a longer chain for the back strap.

Credits:

This pattern and all photos are the property of Noelebelle by Nina Noel. This free crochet pattern is for personal use only and may not be redistributed or altered and sold. If you wish to sell your finished tops please sell small quantities only, and provide credit for my design along with a link to my website: https://noelebellecrochet.com

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