The Flutter Bikini Set

Crochet Pattern
By Sandra Gutierrez

*This pattern is for personal use. I do not authorize the sale or distribution of the pattern itself or the
pictures in it. The finished item may be sold or distributed. However, I ask for it to be recognized as
a Nomad Stitches design. Thank you.
Materials:
DK yarn (size3, light) or double stranded fingering yarn (size 1, super fine):
175yards (or 350yards of fingering) in Main Color A.
50 yards (or 100 yards of fingering) in both Colors B and C.
3mm and 4mm hook
Tapestry needle
Beads if desired
Guage: 20 dc x 11 dc rows = 4”x4”

Abbreviations (US):
sc : single crochet
dc : double crochet
tr : triple crochet
ch : chain
st : stitch
sl : slip stitch
sk : skip stitches
RS : Right side
WR : Wrong side
BLO : On the Back Loop Only - This means that you will only crochet on the back loop of
the stitch, and not on both.
FLO : On the Front Loop Only - This means that you will only crochet on the front loop of
the stitch, and not on both.
ch lp : chain loop: the hole below the chain
from the previous row.
rep *to* : repeat from the first asterisk (*)
to the second one (*) as many times as
indicated.

This pattern comes in 5 sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) for the top and 3 sizes (S, M, L) for the
bottoms.

BIKINI TOP:

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Cups: Make 2

With a 3.00 mm Hook.

Ch. 13 (16, 17, 19, 21).

Row 1: Starting at the 3rd chain from your hook, dc along the chain, ch2, turn. (10, 14, 15,
17, 19 stitches)

Row 2: Starting at the base of the chain (the ch2 from before the turn is never counted as a
stitch), dc to the end of the row.

6dc in the ch2 gap after the last stitch.

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Continue to dc on the other side of the chain until the end. Ch2, turn. (26, 34, 36, 40, 44)

Row 3: Starting at the base of the chain (the ch2 from before the turn is never counted as a
stitch), make (12, 16, 17, 19, 21 dc) along your row, 3dc in the next 2st (middle
stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (30, 38, 40, 44, 48)

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 Middle 2 stitches

Row 4: Starting at the base of the chain, make (14, 18, 19, 21, 23 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (34, 42, 44, 48, 52)

Row 5: Starting at the base of the chain, make (16, 20, 21, 23, 25 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 46, 48, 52, 56)
*X-SMALL: change colors to color B on the last stitch (see ahead for chaging color
instructions), ch1, turn. Don´t cut Color A. Skip to row 12

Row 6: Starting at the base of the chain, make (-, 22, 23, 25, 27 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 50, 52, 56, 60)
*SMALL: change colors to color B on the last stitch (see ahead for chaging color
instructions), ch1, turn. Don´t cut Color A. Skip to row 12

Row 7: Starting at the base of the chain, make - dc (-, 25, 27, 29 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 50, 56, 60, 64)
*MEDIUM:: change colors to color B on the last stitch (see ahead for chaging color
instructions), ch1, turn. Don´t cut Color A. Skip to row 12

Row 8: Starting at the base of the chain, make - dc (-, -, 29, 31 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 50, 56, 64, 68)

Row 9: Starting at the base of the chain, make - dc (-, -, 31, 33 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 50, 56, 68, 72)
*LARGE: change colors to color B on the last stitch (see ahead for chaging color
instructions), ch1, turn. Don´t cut Color A. Skip to row 12

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Row 10: Starting at the base of the chain, make - dc (-, -, -, 35 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, ch2, turn. (38, 50, 56, 68, 76).

Row 11: Starting at the base of the chain, make - dc (-, -, -, 37 dc) along your row, 3dc in
the next 2st (middle stitches), dc to the end of the row, change colors to color B on
the last stitch (see ahead for chaging color instructions), ch1, turn. Don´t cut Color A.
(38, 50, 56, 68, 80).

Changing colors:
1. Make half of the dc with the first color.
2. Change your working yarn to the new color.
3. Finish the stitch with the new color.

1. 2.

3.
ALL CONTINUE:
Row 12: Starting at the base of the chain, sc along the row until you reach the middle 2
stitches.

2sc in the 2 middle stitches,

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sc along until the end of the row. Finish the last stitch, but don´t fasten of or cut (40, 52, 58,
70, 82).

Row 13: Attach your Color C yarn to the beginning stitch from row 12 on the BLO (Back
Loop Only).

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Chain 2. Starting at the base of the chain, dc along the row on the BLO until you reach the
middle 2 stitches,

3dc on the 2 middle stitches on the BLO,

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dc along on the BLO until you reach the second to last stitch.

Start your last dc in color C: yarn over, instert your hook through the back loop of the stitch,
yarn over, pass the hook back,

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 Pass your hook through the loop left in Color B from row 12.

Make the fist half of the dc: Yarn over and pass your hook through the first 3 loops from
your hook.

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Change color strands to Color B

Finish the dc in color B. Cut Color C leaving a tail to weave in at the end.

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(44, 56, 62, 74, 86)

Row 14: Chain 5 (the first 3 chains count like a stitch), sk2 st, dc in the next st on the FLO
(Front Loop Only),

*ch2, sk2 st, dc in the next st on the FLO* rep 7 (9, 10, 12, 14) times until you reach the
middle stitches.

Ch3, dc in the next st on the FLO,

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*ch2, sk2 st, dc in the next st on the FLO* rep until you reach the end of the row. Change
colors using the strand left of Color A from the last time you used it. Cut color B. (47,
59, 65, 77, 89)

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Make sure the strand is not too tight or loose.

Row 15: Ch 1. sc on the first st, *2 sc on the ch2lp, sc on the next st* rep until you reach the
middle ch3lp, 3sc in the ch3lp, sc on the next st, *2sc on the ch2lp, sc on the next st*
rep until you reach the end of the row. (47, 59, 65, 77, 89)

You will continue on the bottom of the cup:

Ch1, sc into the side of the last st you just made, 2sc on the post of row 14, sc along the
bottom of the cup by making a sc on dc posts and on the root of the rows until you
reach the other side, making 2 sc on the post from row 14 and 1sc on the sc from
row15, ch3, turn. (31, 35, 39, 47, 55)

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Row 16: the chain 3 counts as a dc stitch. Dc along the bottom of the cup,

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change colors to Color B on the last stitch, ch1 turn. (31, 35, 39, 47, 55).

Row 17: sc along the row (31, 35, 39, 47, 55).

Row 18: sc along the row, change colors to color C on the last stitch. (31, 35, 39, 47, 55).

*CHANGE TO 4mm HOOK

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Row 19: ch3, make 3 more dc on the same stitch starting at the base of the chain.

Make 4 dc in each of the stitches until you reach the last stitch.

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Make 3 dc in the last stitch, ch3 and slst on the last stitch. Fasten off and cut.

Repeat the process for the second cup.

Neck straps:

You´ll need to double your yarn. For this, measure about 2m and fold the yarn there.

You can use 2 different colors at the same time for extra thick and fun straps.
Using a 4mm hook, attach the folded end with a slst to the middle stitch at the top of one
of the cups.

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.

Make a thick 50cm chain using both strands of yarn.

Repeat on the other cup.

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Back Strap:
You´ll need to double your strand. For this, measure about 2.5m and fold the yarn there.
You can also use both ends of your yarn or 2 different colors together.
Make a thick chain about 120cm long. Cut your yarn.

Using a tapestry needle, weave the back strap throught the gaps between dc stitches on
row 16. Continue on to the second cup.

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BIKINI BOTTOMS:

Front Side:
With a 3.00 mm Hook.
Ch 7, 9, 11
Row 1: Starting at the 3rd chain from your hook, dc along the chain, turn. (5, 7, 9).
Row 2 - 5: ch2 (ch2 doesn´t count as a st), starting at the base of the chain, dc along the
row, turn. (5, 7, 9).

Row 6: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (7, 9, 11)

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Row 7: ch2 (ch2 doesn´t count as a st), starting at the base of the chain, dc along the row,
turn. (7, 9, 11).
Row 8 - 11: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the first st, dc until the end
of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (Row 11 stitch count: 15, 17, 19)

Row 12 - 13: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end
of the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (Row 13 stitch count: 23, 25, 27)
Row 14 - 15: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the first st, dc until the end
of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (Row 15 stitch count: 27, 29, 31)
*SMALL: change color to Color B on the last stitch

M and L Continue
Row 16: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (27, 33, 35)
Row 17: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (27, 35, 37)
*MEDIUM: change color to Color B on the last stitch

L Continue
Row 18: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (27, 35, 41)
Row 19: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (27, 35, 43)
*Change color to Color B on the last stitch. Don´t cut Color A strand.

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All continue:
Row 16 (18, 20): In Color B: ch1, sc along until the end of the row. Don´t fasten off or cut.

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Row 17 (19, 21): Pick up Color A strand that you left uncut at the end of row 15 (17, 19):
yarn over and pass through the BLO of the first st from the previous row.

Start row here

Use this
strand

Inc 1 st= ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make a dc on the BLO of the first st, dc along until
the end of the row on BLO, make 2dc on the last st on BLO (29, 37, 45 stitches).
On the very last dc in color A: yarn over, instert your hook through the back loop of the
stitch, yarn over, pass the hook back, pass your hook through the loop left in Color B
from row 16 (18, 20).

Finish your dc in Color A. Don´t cut color B. Turn your work.

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Row 18 (20, 22): continue with color A - sc along on the FLO until the end of the row.
Fasten off and cut (29, 37, 45 stitches).
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Row 19 (21, 23): Pick up color B strand that you left at the end of row 17 (19, 21) and insert
if through the FLO of the first st from row 18 (20, 22),

ch1, make 2sc on the first st on the FLO, sc along the row on the FLO, make 2 sc on the
last st on the FLO,

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change colors to Color C on the last st of the row, turn. (31, 39, 47 stitches)

Row 20 (22, 24): color C - ch1, sc on the BLO along the row until you reach the end,

Fasten off and cut color C. (31, 39, 47 stitches)

S: Row 21 (RS): Pick up the strand of Color B that you left at the end of row 19 (21, 23) and
pass it through the BLO of the first st - ch6 (ch3 of these count as a st), sk2st, dc on
the BLO, *ch2, sk2st, dc on the BLO* rep 9 times until the end of the row. Fasten off
and cut.
M: Row 21 (RS): color B - ch5 (ch3 of these count as a st), sk1st, dc on the BLO, *ch2, sk2st,
dc on the BLO* rep 11 times, ch3, sk1st, dc on the BLO on the last st. Faten off and
cut.
L: Row 21 (RS): color B - ch5 (ch3 of these count as a st), sk1st, dc on the BLO, *ch2, sk2st,
dc on the BLO* rep 14 times, ch2, sk1st, dc on the BLO on the last st. Faten off and
cut.

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Back side:
*This pattern is for medium coverage. If you desire fuller coverage on the bottoms, you
should omit the first 5 rows on the back side and follow the given instructions after
row 15 instead.

Attach your yarn to the first beginning chain on the RS.

Attach here

Row 1-5: ch 2, (ch2 doesn´t count as a st), starting at the base of the chain, dc along the
row, turn. (5, 7, 9).

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Row 6: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until the end of the
row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (7, 9, 11)
Row 7: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of the
row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (11, 13, 15)
Row 8: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until the end of the
row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (13, 15, 17)
Row 9: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of the
row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (17, 19, 21)
Row 10: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (19, 21, 23)
Row 11: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (23, 25, 27)
Row 12: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (25, 27, 29)
Row 13: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (29, 31, 33)
Row 14: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (31, 33, 35)
Row 15: Inc 2 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 2dc on the first st, dc until the end of
the row, make 3dc on the last st, turn. (35, 37, 39)

SMALL- Row 16-18: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until
the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (Row 18: 41 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 18. Don´t cut color A.

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MED - Row 16-20: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until
the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (Row 20: 47 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 20. Don´t cut color A.

LARGE - Row 16-22: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st, dc until
the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn. (Row 22: 53 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 22. Don´t cut color A.

Fuller coverage: After omiting the first 5 rows, you´ve now completed 10 rows.
Row 11-18 (11-20, 11-22) - repeat the following row sequence for the given rows.
SMALL - Row 11-15, 17: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first
st, dc until the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn.
Row 16, 18: ch2, starting at the base of the chain (ch2 doesn´t count as a st), dc until
the end of the row, turn. (Row 18: 47 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 18. Don´t cut color A.
**From now on, follow instructions for M.

MED: Row 11, 13, 15, 17, 19: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the
first st, dc until the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn.
Row 12, 14, 16, 18, 20: ch2, starting at the base of the chain (ch2 doesn´t count as a
st), dc until the end of the row, turn. (Row 20: 47 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 20. Don´t cut color A.

LARGE: Row 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21: Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make
1dc on the first st, dc until the end of the row, make 2dc on the last st, turn.
Row 14, 16, 18, 20, 22: ch2, starting at the base of the chain (ch2 doesn´t count as a
st), dc until the end of the row, turn. (Row 22: 53 stitches)
Change colors to Color B on the last st of row 22. Don´t cut color A.

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ALL continue

Row 19 (21, 23): Color B - sc along until the end of the row. Finish the last st but don´t
fasten off or cut. (41, 47, 53 stitches)

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Row 20 (22, 24): Attach Color C yarn to the beginning stitch from the last row on the BLO.
Inc 1 = ch3 (ch3 counts like a st) and make 1dc on the first st on the BLO, dc along the row
on the BLO until you reach the second to last stitch.

Make 2dc on the last st on the BLO.

On the second of these st:
Start your last dc in color C: yarn over, instert your hook through the back loop of the stitch,
yarn over, pass the hook back,
pass your hook through the loop left in Color B from row 19 (21, 23).

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Make the fist half of the dc: Yarn over and pass your hook through the first 3 loops from
your hook.

Change color strands to Color B. Finish the dc in color B. Cut Color C leaving a tail to
weave in at the end (43, 49, 55 stitches).

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Row 21 (23, 25): color B - ch6 (ch3 of these count as a st), sk2st, dc on the FLO, *ch2, sk2st,
dc on the FLO* rep 12 (14, 16) times, ch3, sk2st, dc on the FLO on the last st. Faten off
and cut. (45, 51, 57 stitches).

Edging.

First edging - In color B:

Attach your yarn to the corner indicated in the picture on the RS.

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Ch1, sc on the first st and along the whole side edge (2 sc per row = 1sc on the posts and
1sc at the base of the row). When you reach the end of the side edge, fasten off and
cut.

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Attach your yarn to the next corner on the RS.

Ch1, sc on the first st and along the whole side edge (2 sc per row - 1sc on the posts and
1sc at the base of the row). When you reach the end of the side edge, fasten off and
cut.

Second edging - In color A:

Attach your yarn to the corner indicated in the picture on the RS. HERE

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Ch1, sc along the back edge of the bottoms (1sc per st and 1sc per ch) until you reach the
corner.

Make 1 sc on the corner st, ch1, sc in the same corner stitch as you turn to the side edge

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Sc on the BLO along the whole side edge until you reach the next corner.

Make 1 sc on the corner st, ch1, sc in the same corner stitch as you turn to the front edge.
sc along the front edge of the bottoms (1sc per st and 1sc per ch) until you reach the next
corner.
Make 1 sc on the corner st, ch1, sc in the same corner stitch as you turn to the next side
edge.
Sc on the BLO along the whole side edge until you reach the corner where you started.
Ch1, slst onto the first sc of this round of edging.

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Fasten off and cut.

Ruffles:

With 4mm hook.

Attach Color C to the front loop left from row 17 (19,21) on the front of the bottoms.

Ch3, make 2dc in the first st.

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Continue along the row making 3dc in each of the loops until the last one.

On the last loop make 2dc, ch3 and slst the ch onto the same loop.

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Fasten off and cut.

Side Hips straps:

You´ll need to double your strand. For this, measure about 80cm of the color of your
choice and fold the yarn there.

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Attach the folded end with slst to the middle stitch in one of the corners of your bottoms.

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Make a thick 40cm chain using both strands of yarn.

Repeat for all 4 corners.

Finishing touches:
● Weave in all ends.
● Block your work.
● Add lining if desired.
● Add beads at the ends of the straps if desired.
● You may weave elastic through the top edge of your bikini bottoms on the front and
back for extra grip and comfort.

Thank you for making my pattern! I hope you enjoyed the process and that your top fits
just right. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments at
[email protected].
And if you would like to see more Nomad Stitches designs, visit my shop at
NomadStitches.etsy.com.
Happy Stitching!
Sandra

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