Are you looking for a cute chevron piece to make for your next project? Because I do have something you might just like. Let me introduce to you the Chevron Bikini Bottom that is oh so cheeky!🙈
If you are wondering what exactly is a crochet chevron pattern? The word Chevron means a figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V.
In crochet language, Chevron is a continuous line of the repetitive V stitched into a zig-zag form. By increasing and/or decreasing the number of stitches in the pattern that forms into the shape of a V.
There you have it. Can you count how many times I've mentioned the letter V? 😅
DESIGN INSPIRATION
Crochet bikini bottom styles are limitless. And the current trend (I do believe) is to wear them high rise and cheeky at the back.
Hence I wanted the V shape to accentuate the high rise of the bikini when the sides are pulled up to the waist or sitting low on the hips.
Whichever way you prefer to wear it, this style will surely bring attention to anyone who wears it.
This Chevron bikini bottom pairs really well with any bikini top. Or how about a cropped sweater for those chilly days!
DESCRIPTION
Starting from a single shell stitch, we will work our way around the shell while increasing at the tip. Both front and back pieces are worked individually in a similar fashion.
And because it is so cheeky, a stretchable and breathable yarn works best for this bikini bottom. Don't forget, it should be able to also hold well in water.
I am using Cascade Fixation yarns for this bottom (and for most of my bikini patterns). It is a blend of cotton and spandex which makes it stretchy and perfect for the pool or the beach.
And speaking of yarn, a combo of two contrasting colors works best! I am using the colors in White and Fern.
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Tools and Materials:
Yarn weight: DK Category 3
Brand: Cascade Fixation Color: Fern/ White
Hook: 2.25mm
Gauge: 24 Hdc Sts x 16 rows = 4”x 4”
No. yarns (balls): XS[S/M/L/XL][2XL/3XL/4XL/5XL] – 1[/1/1/1/1] [2/2/2/2] total yarns. Or 1 Ball for each color
Skill: Easy
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Things to Note:
Prepare gauge to get the right size.
Do note this bottom is stretchable when using mentioned yarn
Turning chain does not count as a stitch unless mentioned otherwise
Definition of 2 Dc Vs Dc 2 : Work 2 Dc in the same St vs 1 Dc in the next 2 Sts.
Shell Stitch: 5Hdc Sts in the same St
Yarn color ref: W for White and G for Green.
This is a cheeky cut style bottom
Your hip size: XS [S/ M/ L/ XL] [2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL/ 5XL] – 32 [34/ 36/ 40/ 44] [48/ 53/ 55/ 57/ 62] inches or 86 [91.5/ 101.5/ 111.5/ 122] [134.5/ 139.5/ 144.5/ 157] cm (size up if you are in between sizes)
Refer to the measurement chart here
Abbreviation page available in English US format
Cheeky Chevron bikini bottom free crochet Pattern
PART 1: Front
1. Foundation row (all sizes): Prepare W yarn, Ch2
2. Row 1: Work 5 Hdc (Shell St) on the second Ch from hook, Ch1 turn [5 Sts]
3. Row 2: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 1, Shell St, Hdc 1, 2 Hdc, Ch 1 turn [11 Sts]
4. Row 3: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 4, Shell St, Hdc 4, 2 Hdc, drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn [17 Sts]. (No need to bind off W yarn).
5. Row 4: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 7, Shell St, Hdc 7, 2 Hdc, [23 Sts]
6. Row 5: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 10, Shell St, Hdc 10, 2 Hdc, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn [29 Sts]
Note: When switching colors, draw up loosely from last drop point.
7. Row 6: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 13, Shell St, Hdc 13, 2 Hdc, drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn. [35 Sts]
Draw up loosely from last drop point.
8. Row 7: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 16, Shell St, Hdc 16, 2 Hdc, Ch 1 turn. [41 Sts]
9. Row 8: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 19, Shell St, Hdc 19, 2 Hdc, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn [47 Sts]
10. Row 9: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 22, Shell St, Hdc 22, 2 Hdc, Ch 1 turn. [53 Sts]
11. Row 10: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
12. Size XS/S will drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 and proceed to Step 14.
13. Next Rows: Rep Row 10 increase with W yarn for 0[0/1/1/2] [2/2/3/4] more rows. Drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
14. Last G Row: Hdc each St across, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
15. Last W Row: Hdc each St across, Bind off all.
16.Length should be 4 [4/4/ 4.7/ 5] [5/ 5.7/ 6/ 6.3] in or 10 [10/ 11/ 12/ 13] [13/ 14/ 15/ 16] cm.
Part 2: Crotch
1. Fold the Front in half (side to side) and place a SM at the bottom last row where the fold is. ( 🔻 )
2. Count 5[6/ 6/ 6/ 6] [7/ 7/ 7/ 7] Sts before and after the SM and place one SM on each side.
3. Row 1: Insert hook through the first SM and draw up G yarn and work a Hdc St and across until the next last SM. Ch 1 turn, Remove all SMs
4. Next Rows: Cont to Hdc each St across while changing colors for 12 [13/ 14/ 16/ 17] [18/ 20/ 21/ 22] more rows. You can switch colors whenever you pref. This pattern shows 3 rows of G, 2W, 1G, 1W, 2G, 3W, 2G, 1W in size M. Bind off.
PART 3: Back
1. Foundation row (all sizes): Prepare G yarn, Ch2
2. Row 1: Work 5 Hdc (Shell St) on the second Ch from hook, Ch1 turn [5 Sts]
3. Row 2: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 1, Shell St, Hdc 1, 2 Hdc, Ch 1 turn [11 Sts]
4. Row 3: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc 4, Shell St, Hdc 4, 2 Hdc, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn [17 Sts]
5. Row 4 - 5: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, work 2 Hdc on the last St, Ch 1, turn. On the last row, drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
6. Row 6: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
7. Row 7 - 8: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc,Ch1, turn. On the last row, drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
8. Row 9 - 11: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc, Ch 1, turn. On the last row drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
9. Row 12: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc, drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
10. Row 13: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
11. Row 14 - 15: 2 Hdc on first St, Hdc until the second St of the Shell St, Shell St, Hdc across until the second last St, 2 Hdc, Ch 1, turn. On the last row drop W yarn and switch to G yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
12. Next Rows: Rep prev rows increase with G yarn for 2[2/ 3/ 4/ 6] [7/ 9/ 10/ 11]more rows. (XL – 5XL can change yarn colors here if you pref). On the last row, drop G yarn and switch to W yarn on the last St, Ch 1 turn.
13. Next rows: Rep prev rows increase with W yarn for 1 row, Ch 1 turn.
14.Last 2 rows: Hdc each St across for 2 rows. Bind off all. You should have a total length of 14 [14/ 15/ 16/ 17][18/ 19/ 20/ 21] in or 35 [35.6/ 38.3/ 41/ 43.6] [45.5/ 49/ 51.6/ 54.3] cm.
PART 4: Connecting Front + Back
1. Fold the Back in half (side to side) and place a SM at the bottom last row where the fold is.
2. Count 5[ 6/ 6/ 6/ 6] [7/ 7/ 7/ 7] Sts before and after the SM and place one SM on each side.
3. Place Crotch piece and Back piece WS facing outwards together like image below.
4. Prepare W yarn and Insert hook through the 1st stitch at the Crotch and through the SM (Back side). Pull up a loop (image 1 & 2)
5. Yarn over and insert hook through the same St on the Back side and work 1 Hdc St (image 3 & 4)
6. Remove loop from hook, and insert hook through the next St on the crotch side insert hook through the prev loop and Pt that loop (image 5 & 6)
7. Next yarn over (image 3)
8. Insert hook through the next St on the Back side (image 4) and work 1 Hdc St
9. Rep step 6 - 8 for the remaining Sts until the last SM
10. On the last St Pt all loops and Slst to close
11. Bind off
** If this is too complicated, Hdc each St across is fine too.
PART 5: Connecting Sides
1. Foundation Ch: Insert hook through the first St on the Front side and Ch 34 [38/ 39/ 44/ 50] [56/ 62/ 67/ 75] . Slst through the first St on the parallel side of the back piece, Ch 1 and bind off. Rep Ch 34 [38/ 39/ 44/ 50] [56/ 62/ 67/ 75] on other side, Ch 1. Do not bind off.
2. You should have approx. 17.5 [18.5/ 19.5/ 21.5/ 23.5] [25.5/ 28/ 30/ 32.5] inches or 44.5 [47/ 49.5/ 54.6/ 59.7] [64.8/ 71.1/ 76.2/ 82.6] cm hip width when fully stretched outwards. If not adjust accordingly.
3. Row 1: Make sure you are facing the RS, Hdc each Ch in the round. Don’t forget to crochet over the access yarn. Slst through the first St to close, Ch up 1
4. Row 2: Place rubber band at the back in between the yarn and the hook and Sc around it.
5. Cont to Sc in the round. Before the last 10 Sts, tie the rubber band into a double knot and Sc around the knot. Slst to close. (See Video tutorial here for reference )
6. Best to use round face elastic rubber band like this.
PART 6: Adding Rubber band to Leg opening
1. (RS) Place rubber band anywhere along the crotch edge, between the yarn and the hook, and work 2 Sc on each row around the rubber band.
2. Once you have reached the last 10 stitch, tug the rubber band so the band is hidden between the Sts. It should be bunched up slightly and not spread apart.
3. Tie the rubber band twice, Sc over and around the knot while hiding the rubber bands knot and strand, Slst to close.
4. Cut any remaining rubber band.
5. Rep Part 6 on the other side
6. Bind off and weave in all loose ends
END
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