EMBELLISH A BIKINI TOP
Bikini bottom
Upcycle a swimsuit top into a cool summer blouse with this lacy addition
by Jess Bennett
YOU WILL NEED
■ Scheepjes Sunkissed 4ply (100% cotton, 50g/170m)
Seaside (005)
See Notes for yarn quantities
■ A3mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook
■ Shirring elastic
■ Bikini top For yarn stockists contact Scheepjes www.scheepjes.com/en
TENSION
20 sts and 9 rows measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over pattern using a 3mm hook, or size needed to obtain correct tension
MEASUREMENTS
Pattern can be adapted to all sizes
ABBREVIATIONS
fdc
Ch2 (does not count as st), *insert hook in second ch from hook, yrh and pull up a loop, yrh and pull through 1 loop (loop will sit at base of fdc), yrh and pull through 2 loops; rep from * inserting hook in loop at base of prev fdc made v-st (Tr, ch1, tr) in st/sp indicated For a full list, see page 88