Rock your summer vibes and stitch up a fabulous Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit with this fun, easy pattern, because swimwear is always a win.
Create your own stylish and unique crochet piece with this simple yet stunning pattern! Perfect for beach days, poolside lounging, or even as a trendy bodysuit, this design combines comfort, elegance, and a touch of handmade charm.
Ultimate Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit Pattern for a Stylish Beach Look
This step-by-step guide will walk you through crocheting a beautifully fitted swimsuit with intricate details, secure straps, and a flattering silhouette. Get ready to turn heads with a custom-made, fashionable swimsuit that showcases your creativity and crochet skills!
Materials Needed
- Boye pink in F5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn scissors
- 100% acrylic yarn (Red Heart Super Saver)
Part 1: Pants
Step 1: Bottom Chains
- Start with 12 chains for a medium size.
- For 2X or 3X, use 20 chains.
Step 2: Double Crochet Rows
- Do a double crochet on the fourth chain, skipping three chains.
- Continue double crochet until the end of the chain.
- Chain three, turn your work, and double crochet on all stitches.
- Repeat for six rows.
For Step 3: Increasing
- Chain three, turn your work, and do a double crochet in the first stitch instead of the second to increase.
- At the end of the row, put two double crochets in the same place.
- Repeat this increasing pattern until the desired length (11 inches for medium size).
Step 4: Rope
- Put a rope on each side. Double your strand to make it thick enough.
- Cut the yarn when the rope is the desired length (e.g., 25 inches).
Step 5: Back
- Attach yarn to the bottom chain.
- Chain three and increase immediately by putting two double crochets in the same place.
- Continue increasing at both ends of each row.
- Repeat until the back is the same length as the front (about 10 inches).
For Step 6: Rope for Back
- Add ropes to the back piece, similar to the front.
Part 2: Top
Step 1: Breast Cups
- Make a bottom chain of 17 for a medium size.
- Skip three chains and do a double crochet in the fourth chain.
- Continue double crochet to the end of the chain.
- At the end, add two more stitches to make three double crochets, chain one, and add three more double crochets in the same place.
- Double crochet in all other stitches until the end.
- Chain three, turn, and double crochet in the second stitch.
- At the chain-one space, do two double crochets, chain one, and two more double crochets.
- Repeat for six to eight rows for a medium size.
Step 2: Joining Cups
- Make two breast cups.
- Chain three and crochet down the side of one cup with two double crochets in each stitch.
- Join the two cups by crocheting them together in the last row.
For Step 3: Connecting the Cups
- Continue with double crochet stitches to the end.
- Chain three, turn, and do a double crochet in the next stitch.
- Chain one, skip three stitches, and do two double crochet stitches.
- Repeat this pattern, leaving nine stitches at the end.
- Chain one, skip two, and do two double crochet stitches.
- Continue this pattern to match the other side.
Step 4: Creating the Top Shape
- Chain three, turn, and do double crochet stitches, reducing by skipping stitches at each end.
- Repeat for five rows.
Step 5: Adding Straps
- Add straps to the top.
Part 3: Joining Top and Pants
Step 1: Continuing from the Top
- After completing the top, continue crocheting down to create the one-piece swimsuit.
- Increase by adding two double crochet stitches at the beginning and end of rows.
- Continue until it measures about 8 ½ to 9 inches from the chest down.
Step 2: Attaching Pants
- Align the top with the front of the pants.
- Count the stitches to ensure even distribution (e.g., 21 stitches on the top and 35 on the pants, leaving seven stitches on each side).
- Use a slip stitch to join the top and pants together, taking one strand from each side.
For Step 3: Finishing
- Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
