June is finally here and every sunny day has me dreaming of warm weather and afternoons spent at the beach. While we anxiously wait for summer to start, why don’t we pick up our hooks and do what we do best – crochet! There are so many amazing crochet bikini top patterns out there that are just begging to be made.
Have you crocheted a bikini top before? If not, then you might be wondering how to crochet a bikini top, or if it’s hard to crochet a bikini top. The good news is that most of the free crochet bikini top patterns on this list are actually pretty easy to crochet and totally doable even for a beginner crocheter.
If you have the basic stitches down like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet, then you’re already well on your way to completing one of these cute tops. Many of them have instructions to customize your bikini cup by measuring the fullest part of the bust and using that measurement to help.
You might be wondering what type of yarn to use for crochet bikinis. The good news is that you won’t need very much yarn. You’ll see that the free patterns we are featuring today call for all different kinds of yarn. There are all sorts of different yarn weights and yarn contents too like acrylic, cotton, and more. You probably already have a few different yarns in your stash that will work!
The best thing about free crochet bikini top patterns is that they’re quick to whip up. There’s just not a lot of fabric in bikini tops to begin with, so you might be surprised how quickly you can finish a project. That means that there’s still plenty of time to make one or two for yourself before the weather gets warm enough for a day at the beach. Apart from swimming, crochet bikini tops are also perfect for wearing to festivals. You can even wear them with long skirts or under a light cardigan for a cute and cozy outfit.
So what are you waiting for? Scroll down to see all of these wonderful crochet bikini top patterns for yourself!
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On to the free crochet bikini top patterns…
Sophia Crop Top
There’s a lot of crossover between crochet bikini top patterns and crochet crop top patterns. An extra band along the bottom of this cute bikini top adds interest to the design and offers more support too. The pattern calls for single crochet and picot stitches. My favorite part is the decorative edging along the bottom edge.
Designer: Crochet with Carrie
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Bikini Bow Top
If you’re looking for something a little more simple, then why not try the Bikini Bow Top? Two triangles are made for the cups using single and double crochet stitches. A little lace on the edging provides an added bit of detail without looking too frilly. The bottom of the cups are gathered into the waist tie like a drawstring.
Designer: The Purple Poncho
Yarn: Omega Sinfonia (Sport Weight #2)
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Sierra Crop Top
The Sierra Crop Top uses just double crochet stitches. This makes the stitchwork a little more open and it also makes the bikini top a tad bit more revealing. If you are going for sexy with these crochet bikini top patterns, then you totally found it! Of course, the best part is the decorative edging along the bottom band.
Designer: Crochet with Carrie
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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Beaded Bikini Top
Let’s get a little boho with a beaded bikini top. Simple wooden beads add so much to this design. It’s a really nice touch to the pattern that is sure to turn some heads. You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches for this one. The lace bits of the stitchwork are done with good ol’ granny stitch.
Designer: Crochet in Color blog
Yarn: Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (DK Weight #3)
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Beginner Bando
If you think that crochet bikini top patterns aren’t for beginners, then think again! This simple bando is totally doable for a new crocheter if they have mastered the single crochet stitch. The pattern also calls for picot stitches to create the delicate detailing around the outsides. You can skip this part if you don’t know how or challenge yourself to learn a new stitch!
Designer: Taylor Lynn Crochet
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Waterfront Bikini
The special thing about the Waterfront Bikini is the unique shape of the cups. If you look closely, you will see a line that runs from the center of the cup straight down the center. It almost resembles a dart like you would use in sewing, don’t you think? The flattering pattern is made with just single and double crochet stitches and has a matching bottom for a sassy summer bikini.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Lolita Bikini Top
The eye-catching wrap around style of this cute crochet bikini top also helps to lift and support the girls. You might be surprised at just how easy this pattern is. All you need to know is how to double crochet. The free crochet pattern is available in video format – perfect for visual learners and folks new to crochet.
Designer: Paso a Paso Crafts on YouTube
Yarn: (Sport Weight #3)
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Santorini Striped Bikini
Blue and white stripes are a classic choice for summer and for the beach. It’s also a great way to use up any partial skeins of yarn that you may have leftover from other projects. If you know how to single crochet and change colors in crochet, then you are already well on your way to being able to crochet this top!
Designer: Stella’s Yarn Universe
Yarn: Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Bikini Top with Tassels
Talk about a show stopper! This bikini top with tassels will ensure that all eyes are on you when you’re at the beach. The simplicity of the solid double crochet cups is perfectly accented by lace detailing and beaded fringe below. I think that this would also be a super cute top to wear to an outdoor festival!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Summer Vibes Bikini Top
The Summer Vibes Bikini Top is a total stunner in rich royal blue. It’s a halter style design with a cup band that sits low on the waist. It’s cute, it’s casual, and it’s surprisingly easy to crochet too. The pattern calls for just 3 basic crochet stitches: single, half double, and double crochet. When you finish, you might just want to make another one in a different color!
Designer: Jenny and Teddy
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Dive
Trusty single crochet stitches form a solid surface for the cups of this bikini top. The basic design is a great contrast to the beautiful frills of the fan stitches that line the bottom edge. You really get the best of both worlds with this design – excellent coverage and cute details too. You’ll want to wear it the first chance you get!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Paris (Aran Weight #4)
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Coral Summer Halter Top
Coral is such a cute color for summer and this bikini top is a total stunner. I absolutely love the way that the decorative stitching along the bottom band resembles sea shells. What could be a more perfect look for a day at the beach? Despite its seeming complexity, the pattern calls for just single and double crochet stitches
Designer: Viktoriya Isakina
Yarn: Gazzal Baby Cotton (Sport Weight #3)
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Sunny Season
Thin sport weight yarn delivers a dainty appearance for this Sunny Season Bikini. The beautiful bikini top features delicate lace details and an understated scallop edging on both the cups and the band. You can crochet this itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini using just single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Bralette and Lace
The Bralette and Lace design stands out from the crowd of crochet bikini top patterns with an extra wide band. I bet that you could even continue adding rows onto the band to make a tank top instead! The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with shell and v-stitches. It uses icord ties instead of simple chain stitches.
Designer: Annie Rego
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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The Weekend Getaway Bikini Top
I love the idea of crocheting this cute bikini top for a weekend getaway. What better way to prepare for a vacation than by making yourself something cute to wear? You can crochet this cute bikini top using just single and double crochet stitches. Even a beginner crocheter can make it!
Designer: Jenny and Teddy
Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo (DK Weight #3)
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Micaela Bikini Top
If you are looking for free crochet bikini top patterns with a little more coverage, then why not try the Micaela Bikini Top. It’s so cute and flirty with the scalloped lace details along the bottom edge. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches. There’s even a pattern for a matching pair of shorts!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Muskat (DK Weight #3)
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Queenie Bikini
I think it’s safe to say that the Queenie Bikini is here to slay! The star of the show is the wide decorative band. It looks like a complicated combination of stitches, but it’s actually just single and double crochet stitches along with picot stitches. There’s also a 2 color version and a 3 color version of the design.
Designer: Paintbox Yarns
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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The Basic Bikini
Double crochet stitches can make your work a little too holey, but The Basic Bikini solves that problem by using linked double crochet stitches. The linked stitches make a really solid surface, so you don’t have to worry about any mishaps. The pattern for this one is made to measure, so you’ll need to have a tape measure handy!
Designer: Sophia Prinz
Yarn: we are knitters The Recycled (Aran Weight #4)
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Sand Dollar Bikini Top
You’ll be dying for a day at the beach after you crochet this adorable Sand Dollar Bikini Top. The pattern lets you choose between fringe and ruffle options for the edging along the bottom. It calls for single, double and treble crochet stitches. There are also instructions for hand sewing a basic lining onto it.
Designer: Gleeful Things
Yarn: Patons North America Grace (Sport Weight #3)
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Clover Bikini Top
The Clover Bikini Top is in the string bikini style. The two cups are connected by a single length of chain stitches that also serves as a tie in the back. You’ll be using single and half double crochet stitches for this design. I really like how high up the cups go, because it looks like it provides a nice flattering lift.
Designer: Abigail Haze
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Vanina
Whip out your scraps basket and let’s get a little colorful with the Vanina Bikini. Each cup is made from 3 granny squares sewn together. There’s a lot of changing colors involved but the end result is so bright and cheery that it’s totally worth it. The pattern has both charted and written instructions and uses only basic stitches.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Summer Ride
If you are looking for unique crochet bikini top patterns, then you can’t go wrong with this one. I love the interesting shape of the cups, the tassel ties, and the little corset lace up detailing between the cups. The pattern calls for mainly double crochet stitches and has both charted and written instructions.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Safran (Sport Weight #3)
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Hannah Festival Bikini Top
The great thing about crochet bikini top patterns is that many of them double as fabulous festival wear. The Hannah Festival Bikini Top would certainly fit right into that crowd! The design uses basic and cluster stitches. Of course, the best part of the design is the fabulous lace motif on the halter neck.
Designer: Kristin Omdahl
Yarn: Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Sporty (Sport Weight #3)
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Reversible Wrap Around Bikini Top
The Reversible Wrap Around Bikini Top is made entirely from back loop single crochet stitches. It’s only available in one size, but the straightforward construction makes it easy to adjust the pattern if you need it to be a bit smaller or larger. The interesting wrap style is sure to turn some heads at the beach!
Designer: Jenny and Teddy
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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Colorful Bikini
Size down on yarn weight to turn up the volume on detail. It would be impossible to achieve such fine stripes in so many colors with a thicker weight yarn! This pattern calls for single, half double and double crochet stitches. It would really be a great project for using up bits of yarn leftover from other projects.
Designer: Beautiful Crochet Stuff
Yarn: Alize Bella Solid (Fingering Weight #1)
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The best thing about free crochet bikini top patterns is that they are quick to make and don’t take up too much yarn. That’s good news for you, because I know that it’s basically impossible to pick a favorite when there are so many fantastic designs to choose from.
Crochet bikinis are all the rage right now – and for good reason! These top patterns go well with easy bottoms and make great swimsuits with a matching bikini bottom or just crop tops to wear for the summer. So grab your crochet hook and get going!
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