CROCHETED CAPRI BIKINI designed by Raynelda Calderon of PLC Designs Skill Level: Easy Measurements Top: S = 32/33 inches M = 34/35 inches L = 36/37 inches XL = 38/39 inches Bottom/Hips: S = 34 inches M = 36 inches L = 38 inches XL = 40 inches Materials: - elann.com Esprit (50 g per ball): 2 balls of Capri Blue #2499 (MC) - elann.com Esprit (50 g per ball): 1 ball of Rosetta #3853 (CC) - US G6/4.00 mm crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge - US #2 crochet hook or any smaller hook Gauge With larger hook, 1motif/square equals: 2x2 inches (relaxed) 2 ½ x 2 ½ inches (stretched). 11 sts and 5 rows = 2x2 inches. Note: Instructions given for smaller size. Changes for larger sizes are in ( , ). Read instructions before beginning and mark changes for your size. Weave in lose ends as you work. TOP Front With larger hook, Ch 71 (80, 92, 104). Turn. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, * hdc in next ch; rep from *. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, * hdc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. Repeat this last row 17 (20, 23, 26) more times. Upper and Bottom Edges Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: Ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: Sc in next ch-5 sp, (3 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in next ch-5 sp; rep from *. Fasten off and repeat for other side. Lateral Sides Ch 1, * sc in next st; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: * Ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next sc; rep from *. Fasten off and repeat for other side. Cord With CC and larger hook, ch 350. Turn. Sl st in each ch to end. Fasten off. BOTTOM Worked in one piece With MC larger hook, ch 45 (56, 67, 78). Turn. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, * hdc in next ch; rep from *. Turn. 43 (54, 65, 76) hdc made. Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 43 (54, 65, 76) hdc. Turn. Row 3: 2 hdc tog – dec made, * hdc in next hdc; rep from * to last 2 sts, end with 2 hdc tog. Turn. 41 (52, 63, 74) hdc made. Repeat Row 2 until 11 (14, 17, 18) hdc are left. Next Row: Ch 1, * hdc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. Repeat this last row 15 (17, 19, 20 ) more times. Next Row: Ch 1, 2 hdc in next hdc – inc made, * hdc in next hdc; rep from *, ending with 2 hdc in last hdc. Repeat this last row until 65 (76, 87, 98) hdc are made. Next Row: Ch 1, * hdc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. Repeat this last row 4 (5, 6, 7 ) more times. Edges Upper Back For sizes S and XL: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *, ending with ch 4, sc in last hdc. Turn. For size M: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from * leaving last hdc unworked. Turn. For L size: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: * Ch 5, sc in next sp; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: * Sc in next ch-5 sp, (3 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in next ch-5 sp; rep from *. Fasten off. Upper Front – Join with sl st to one corner. Next Row: Sc in each of the next 43 (54, 65, 76) ch. Turn. Next Row: For size S and XL: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *, leaving last hdc unworked. Turn M: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *. Turn. L: * Ch 5, sk next 2 hdc, sc in next hdc; rep from *, ending with ch 4, sc in last hdc. Turn. Next Row: * Ch 5, sc in next sp; rep from *. Turn. Next Row: * Sc in next ch-5 sp, (3 hdc, ch 1, 3 hdc) in next ch-5 sp; rep from *. Fasten off. Sides – With smaller hook, work in sc all around. Fasten off. With MC and larger hook, ch 125. Turn. Sl st in each ch to end. Fasten off. Finishing - With CC and tapestry needle embroider top and bottom with favorite design. Abbreviations: Approx - approximately, beg - beginning, BLO - Back Loop Only, BPdc - back post double crochet, CC - contrasting colour, ch(s) - chain stitch(es) , dc - double crochet, dec - decrease, dtr - double treble crochet, FLO - Front Loop Only, FPdc - front post double crochet, hdc - half double crochet, inc - increase, lp st - loop stitch, lp(s) - loop(s), MC - main colour, rep - repeat, reverse sc - reverse single crochet, rnd(s) - round(s), rs - right side, sc - single crochet, sk - skip, sl st - slip stitch, sp(s) - space(s), st(s) - stitch(es), tog - together, tr - treble crochet, tr tr - triple treble crochet, ws - wrong side, yo - yarn over. Please note this pattern is copyrighted material and the entire contents of this pattern are copyrighted as a collective work under the copyright laws of the United States. You may print a copy of this pattern for your own personal use and enjoyment, but editing, publishing, transmitting, e-mailing, posting it to a list service or database, or otherwise commercially exploiting this pattern is strictly forbidden. Raynelda Calderon, PLC Designs