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DROPS 128-26
DROPS design: Pattern no E-174
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BIKINI TROUSERS:
Size: XS - S - M - L - XL
Materials: DROPS SAFRAN from Garnstudio
100-100-100-100-100 g colour no 17, white

BIKINI TOP:
Size: XS - S - M - L - XL
Materials: DROPS SAFRAN from Garnstudio
50-50-50-50-100 g colour no 17, white

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3 mm – or size needed to get 26 dc x 28 rows (24 tr x 13 rows) = 10 x 10 cm.

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Pattern instructions

CROCHET INFO:
DC ROW:
Start every row with 1 ch before continuing with dc in every st. NOTE! When inc on dc row, work 2 ch at beg of row (instead of 1 ch).
DECREASE ON DC ROW:
Dec 1 dc in each side on a row as follows: Work 1 dc, * insert hook in next st, get thread *, repeat from *-*, make a YO and pull thread through all 3 sts on hook. Then work 1 dc in every st until 3 sts remain on row, repeat dec in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in last st.
TR ROW:
Start every row with 3 ch before continuing with tr in every st.
DECREASE ON TR ROW:
Dec 1 tr in each side on a row as follows: Work 1 tr, * make a YO, insert hook in next st, get thread, make a YO and pull thread through the first 2 sts on hook *. Repeat from *-*, make a YO and pull thread through all 3 sts on hook. Then work 1 tr in every st until 3 sts remain on row, repeat dec in the next 2 sts, 1 tr in last st.
INCREASE:
Inc 1 st in each side on a row as follows: Work 2 sts in first st. Work 1 st in every st until 1 st remains, work 2 sts in last st.
FAN PATTERN 1: See diagram M.1. (no of sts can be divided by 6 + 1)
ROW 1: Work 1 ch, 1 dc in first st on row, * skip 2 sts, 5 tr in next st, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Finish with 1 dc in last st, turn piece.
ROW 2: Work 3 ch, 2 tr in first dc on row, * 1 dc in the middle tr of the 5 tr from previous row, 5 tr in next dc *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Finish with 1 dc in the middle tr of the 5 tr from previous row, 3 tr in last dc on row, turn piece.
ROW 3: Work 1 ch, 1 dc in first tr on row, * 5 tr in next dc, 1 dc in the middle tr of the 5 tr from previous row *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Finish with 1 dc in 3rd ch from beg of previous row.
FAN PATTERN 2: See diagram M.2. (no of sts can be divided by 4 + 1)
ROW 1: Work 1 ch, 1 dc in first st on row, * skip 1 st, 5 tr in next st, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st *, repeat from *-* the entire row. Finish with 1 dc in last st, turn piece.
ROW 2-3: Work as 2nd and 3rd row in FAN PATTERN 1.
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BIKINI TROUSERS:
Start at top of front piece and work in one until back piece. Work 55-61-67-73-79 ch + 3 ch to turn with on hook size 3 mm with Safran. Work first row as follows: 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, then work 1 tr in every ch on row = 55-61-67-73-79 tr (no of sts can be divided by 6 + 1), turn piece - READ TR ROW. Continue to work as follows: * Dec 1 tr in each side on next row - READ DECREASE ON TR ROW, work another tr row *. Repeat from *-* one more time = 51-57-63-69-75 tr (5 tr rows).
Now continue with dc - READ DC ROW - while AT THE SAME TIME dec on 1st dc row 1 dc in each side - READ DECREASE ON DC ROW. Repeat dec in each side on every other row a total of 10-10-9-10-12 times = 31-37-45-49-51 dc. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION!
Then dec 1 dc in each side on every row a total of 6-8-12-12-12 times = 19-21-21-25-27 dc. Continue to work dc rows. When piece measures 19-21-23-24-26 cm, beg back piece and now measure piece from here.
Continue and now start to inc 1 dc in each side - READ INCREASE. Repeat inc as follows: Inc 1 dc in each side on every row a total of 0-0-4-4-6 times, on every other row a total of 22-26-26-27-27 times, on every 4th row 3-1-0-0-0 times = 69-75-81-87-93 dc.
Now work tr rows until finished measurements. After a tr row work as follows: * Inc 1 tr in each side on next row, work another tr row *. Repeat from *-* one more time = 73-79-85-91-97 tr (no of sts can be divided by 6 +1). Continue to work tr rows until back piece measures 24-24-24-25-26 cm, do not cut the thread.

FAN EDGE AND TIES:
Work row 1-3 in Fan pattern 1 - READ EXPLANATION ABOVE. Then repeat 2nd row: 0-0-0-1-1 time, do not cut the thread. Then work ch for approx. 28-29-30-32-34 cm. Turn piece and work 1 sl st in every ch, cut and fasten the thread. Work another tie the same way and fasten it to the other corner of the fan edge.
Work the fan edge and the ties the same way on front piece.

BIKINI TOP:
Work 23-25-28-31-32 ch on hook size 3 mm with Safran. Worked back and forth on both sides of the ch row in the middle. Work first row as follows: Work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 dc in every ch until 1 ch remains on row, work 3 dc in the last ch, then work 1 dc in every ch on the other side of the ch row = 45-49-55-61-63 dc on row. Insert a marker in the middle dc (= 22-24-27-30-31 dc on each side of dc with marker). Turn piece.
Work next row as follows: * Work 1 dc in every dc the entire row but work 3 dc in st with marker (= the middle st) *. Repeat from *-* until a total of 6-7-9-11-14 rows have been worked = 55-61-71-81-89 dc on row (= 27-30-35-40-44 dc on each side of dc with marker).
Then work 3 tr rows as follows: * 1 tr in every st the entire row but work 3 tr in st with marker (= the middle st) *. Repeat from *-* 2 more times but on last tr row work 5 tr in st with marker (instead of 3 tr) - while AT THE SAME TIME inc 2-4-2-0-0 sts evenly on row = 65-73-81-89-97 tr (no of sts can be divided by 4 + 1).
Then work 1st row in Fan pattern 2 - READ EXPLANATION ABOVE, insert a marker in the middle dc (mid on top of cup). Then work 2nd row in M.2 but work 5 tr, 1 ch, 5 tr in dc with marker (instead of 5 tr). Then work 3rd row in fan pattern (= RS), work 5 tr in the top ch from previous row. Cut and fasten the thread.
Crochet another cup the same way.

FAN EDGE AND TIES IN THE SIDE:
Work ch for approx. 37-38-39-41-43 cm (= right tie) on hook size 3 mm with Safran. Continue to work 34-36-38-44-50 dc at the bottom along the edge of the cup (work in front loop of st from RS). Then work ch for 2 cm, continue to work 34-36-38-44-50 dc at the bottom along the edge of the other cup (from RS). Then work ch for approx. 37-38-39-41-43 cm (= left tie). Turn piece. On next row work dc in every st the entire row, turn piece.
On next row (= last row) work sl st in every dc for approx. 17-18-19-21-23 cm, then work 1st row in M.2 (start with 1 dc) until approx. 17-18-19-21-23 cm remain of ch row, work sl st in every dc the entire row. Cut and fasten the thread.

TIES AROUND THE NECK:
Work ch for approx. 48-49-50-52-54 cm on hook size 3 mm with Safran. Turn piece, work 1 sl st in every ch, then work 1 sl st in the middle tr of the 5 tr mid on top of cup. Turn piece, work 1 sl st in same st and then work 1 sl st in every ch on the other side of ch row. Cut and fasten the thread. Work the same way and fasten in the other cup.

This pattern has been corrected.

Updated online: 12.07.2011
BIKINI BOTTOMS:
.....Work first row as follows: 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, then work 1 tr in every ch on row = 55-61-67-73-79 tr...

Diagram

symbols = dc
symbols = tr
symbols = ch
symbols = row 1
symbols = row 2
symbols = row 3
symbols = start
diagram
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Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

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Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (47)

country flag Dybas wrote:

Hi, I have followed the pattern, but after doing it the fans at cups are not quite aligning with the body and they don't cover sides of the breasts properly. Do you have any idea how it could be fixed?

30.08.2023 - 20:29

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Dybas, you can continue working treble crochets (UK-English)/double crochets (US-English) until you reach the required measurements and then finish with fan pattern M.2, making sure your number of stitches is divisible by 4 + 1. Happy crocheting!

31.08.2023 - 09:04

country flag Fianna Joy wrote:

Jeg har et spørgsmål om udtagningen på bagstykket på bikinitusserne. (laver en størelse s) Jeg forstår ikke hvordan man skal lave "Tag 1 fm ud i hver side på hver række totalt 0 gange, på hver 2.række totalt 26 gange, på hver 4.række 1 gange = 75 fm." hvordan skal jeg hækle det? Mvh Fianna

19.01.2022 - 13:56

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Fianna. Du hekler str. S og da skal det ikke tas ut på hver rad, slik det skal i str. M-L-XL (4-4-6 ganger). Du skal ta ut i hver side på hver 2.rad totalt 26 ganger og på hver 4.rad 1 gang = 75 fastmasker. Det økes 1 maske i hver side på en rad slik: hekle 2 masker i første maske. Hekle 1 maske i hver maske til det gjenstår 1 maske, hekle 2 masker i siste maske. mvh DROPS Design

25.01.2022 - 10:36

country flag Maja wrote:

Når der står: "Hækl næste række således: * hækl 1 fm i hver fm rækken ud, men i m med mærketråd (= den midterste m) hækles der 3 fm *. Gentag fra *-* " Skal man så vende arbejde ligesom man gjorde lige før man starter på dette, eller hækler man bare rundt? Jeg har bare hæklet rundt, men får ligesom sådan en bule ud i den ende hvor man ikke hækler ekstra masker ved mærketråden. Og tænker ikke det bliver så pænt når man har den på.

28.01.2021 - 23:38

DROPS Design answered:

Hei Maja. Du skal hekle frem og tilbake, ikke rundt. Det økes kun på den ene siden. mvh DROPS design

01.02.2021 - 13:07

country flag Karen Monge wrote:

Según entendí, en talla S, después de las 5 vueltas de P.A 10 filas de P.B con disminución al inicio y al final=31P.B Pero luego dice que haga 6 filas con disminuciones al inicio y al final ¿Entonces en total son 16 filas iguales?

01.04.2019 - 08:10

DROPS Design answered:

Hola Karen. Si, en realidad hay 16 filas con disminuciones, pero las primeras 10 disminuciones trabajamos cada 2ª fila/vuelta ( mira el patrón) y las siguientes 6 disminuciones trabajamos CADA fila/vuelta.

02.04.2019 - 14:50

country flag JUDY GATES wrote:

This is a question about the bikini bottom...When the instructions say dec 1 sc each side, is that really 1 sc dec at the begining of each row? so you are really dec-ing 1 sc per row? It would also help if there were a diagram of the bikini bottom with measurements . Also I would like to know how many sc's in the with of the crotch area and how long is that strip? Thank you Judy

30.07.2018 - 00:13

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Gates, when decreasing 1 sc on each side you dec 2 sc per row - see how to decrease under DECREASE ON SC ROW. You first decrease every othere row then every row, after last dec you should have 19-21-21-25-27 sc. Happy crocheting!

31.07.2018 - 09:30

Saretha Sandham wrote:

I haven't crocheted with a pattern in a long time and now I am trying to make this bikini for my daughter. I don't understand the instructions for decreasing on dc row. What does YO mean? Do I decrease the same as in the tutorial video or is it different for this pattern?

20.04.2018 - 07:31

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Sandham, YO means yarn over - decrease as explained in text ie as shown in videobelow. Happy crocheting!

20.04.2018 - 09:00

Alicia wrote:

Is the back of the bikini bottom meant to be skimpier than the front or have I done something wrong?

31.03.2017 - 09:55

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Alicia, the front will be smaller than the back, as for any bikini bottom. Happy crocheting!

31.03.2017 - 13:32

country flag Marlene Foulk wrote:

How many inches will a size S-M-L-XL be for each cup on top?

09.03.2016 - 15:18

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Foulk, you can get the width of the cup for each size checking the number of rows worked and calculating with the tension ie 26 sc x 28 rows (24 dc x 13 rows) = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''. Happy crocheting!

09.03.2016 - 17:43

KAMI wrote:

Hi, I made the top according to the instructions. I made both cups but am unable to complete the top of the bikini. The instructions given ended up having the top increase into a triangle but the fan pattern is only at the top. What is the trick to this?

04.09.2015 - 00:36

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Kami, fan border is worked along both sides of triangle. When working when working 2nd row, work 5tr, 1 ch 5 tr in dc with marker (and continue row to the end), and when working 3rd row of fan pattern work 5 tr in the top ch of previous row (= in the tip, mid on top of cup), and finish row. Happy crocheting!

04.09.2015 - 09:44

Anagnostopoulou Magda wrote:

Hello!! I have a problem with the top. You say in the crochet info, dc row, that we start the rows with 1ch and if there is an increase then we do 2ch. In the pattern there is nothing like this. we start at once with dc. What am i gonna do? because the first time i did it with the chains i have at last more stiches, and i did it once again without chains but the shape of my crochet was not right. Please help!!!

13.06.2015 - 00:14

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Anagnostopoulou, this crochet info applies to the bikini trousers, not to the top. You crochet here a fundation ch then 1 dc in each dc along to the last ch, 3 dc in last ch, rotate and work 1 dc in the opposite side of fundation ch. Happy crocheting!

13.06.2015 - 10:30