Stores offer such a variety of swimwear that it becomes more and more difficult to stand out on the beach with a special swimsuit every year. But things made with your own hands have not yet been canceled! Moreover, this way you can create a unique, inimitable thing and certainly will not go unnoticed in it.
DIY knitted one-piece swimsuit
In order for a self-knitted swimsuit to fit your figure well, it must be knitted from cotton threads that contain lycra or elastane. Otherwise, when wet, your swimsuit will simply sag and you will definitely not be interested in its openwork beauty. Items knitted from cotton are not hot, the body breathes well, and the item itself does not deform when worn, unlike those knitted from viscose, which, among other things, also takes a long time to dry in the sun.
Also in specialized craft stores you can find special yarn specifically for knitting swimsuits. If you use it at work, then in the swimsuit you knitted you can safely go to the pool with chlorinated water: its color will not fade or fade, and to the beach - the swimsuit will not fade in the sun.
For knitting swimsuits, they usually use a thin hook No. 2-3, and so that when wet it fits your figure just as well, experienced knitters came up with the idea of tying a thin, almost invisible elastic band - spandex - into the straps and along the edges of the swimming trunks.
One-piece swimsuits remain at the peak of popularity in the last season: if earlier fashionistas tried to expose themselves as much as possible, now the fashion of those times is returning when a bathing dress was just a dress, short, but closed and as feminine as possible.
Of course, it’s difficult to get a beautiful tan in such a swimsuit, but on an evening walk along the coast, at a beach party, in the pool or in a water park, you definitely can’t do without a one-piece swimsuit. Particularly beautiful are delicate, lace swimsuits, which in themselves convey incredible femininity and attractiveness. Tanned skin languidly shining through the openwork lace will not leave indifferent either the man of your dreams or a friend who constantly follows fashion trends.
And one more little secret that you would never have guessed! A crocheted one-piece swimsuit can easily be worn as a bodysuit, with trousers or a skirt. We assure you, no one will even think that this is a swimsuit, of course, if you choose not the most open model and without ties at the back.
Knitted one-piece swimsuit: options and patterns
There are already so many patterns and models of knitted swimsuits that it would seem that there is nowhere else to strive. But the needlewomen don’t stop there and come up with more and more new patterns, some of which we will be happy to share with you.
Since we're talking about bodysuits, let's start with a suitable model:
Simple and stylish knitted swimsuit
If the previous patterns seemed too complicated to you, then there is another option for a stylish crocheted swimsuit: it’s no secret that a two-piece swimsuit is faster and easier to knit than a one-piece swimsuit, and it also takes less yarn. But by knitting the bodice and swimming trunks separately according to the simplest pattern, you will be able to knit a long decorative cord and use it to connect the top and bottom of your swimsuit, placing the cord randomly or even tying many beautiful knots from it using the macrame technique.
We have already described a similar version of a swimsuit in knitting swimsuits for children. This way you will get a fashionable trikini swimsuit (monokini), which is not only in no way inferior to a one-piece swimsuit, but no one else will have one like it, because you choose the pattern and location of the decorative cord yourself!
The principle of such knitting is described in the video, but instead of a cord, a fabric is used here, crocheted separately from the swimsuit.
A few more simple patterns for crocheting a trikini swimsuit, which even a novice craftswoman can definitely handle:
Subtleties of knitting swimsuits from Darievna
Want to knit, but don't know where to start? We have collected the most useful things for you. Basic options for various swimsuits: a two-piece open swimsuit, a one-piece swimsuit and a swimsuit with a bodice - a T-shirt for three sizes with a detailed description of knitting can be found in the article Knitted swimsuits. Basic models. Don't be confused by the seeming outdatedness of the patterns. This is a basic model, that is, all other swimsuits are modeled on its basis. Enlarge the cutouts where necessary, draw other lines - and now you have the most modern swimsuit that fits perfectly on your specific figure.
What is most often interested in knitting technologies swimsuit:
What yarn to knit a swimsuit from?
What to make straps for a knitted swimsuit from
How to prevent the cup from stretching if knitting yarn is used without elastane?
Lining for a knitted swimsuit
Read the answers to these questions in the article Knitting swimsuits. Basic details for knitted swimsuits. on the website Oleksi.Ru
In the material Universal knitting pattern for a swimsuit you will find cup diagram, according to which most swimsuits from designer collections are connected. You will also learn the secret - how to correct your chest line using a swimsuit.
If you don’t want to do calculations and modeling, then take a look, there you will find a lot swimsuit models with descriptions. Knit to your health and let your beach outfit be the most beautiful.
You can prepare for your vacation very economically - for example, in this way, how to knit a swimsuit with your own hands. Choose any color and model - you still only need to pay for the yarn!
A bold look with a two-piece swimsuit
Do you want to get a beautiful and even tan? Pay attention to how to knit a two-piece swimsuit. This year, colors that emphasize the dignity of the figure are considered fashionable - black, white, brown.
You will need 2 packages of chocolate-colored yarn and one of orange (the composition should be 33% viscose and 67% cotton), a skein of nylon threads to match the color of the yarn, a crochet hook, and large blue turquoise beads.
- From the very beginning of knitting, weave a nylon thread parallel to the yarn - it will help protect the item from stretching when wet.
- Guided by the diagram, tie the edge with red color.
- The bottom edge of the cups needs to be worked with three levels of single crochets. Sew the edges of the resulting strip, forming a “cover” through which you will later need to thread the ribbon.
- Tie a rope of the required length: make a chain of air loops, and from it - 1 row of single crochets. Using a crochet hook, thread the braid into the cups.
- Tie and sew the top ribbons of the bodice in a similar manner.
- Using red threads, knit your favorite version of starfish. Don't forget to weave beads according to the pattern.
- Sew the finished stars to the bodice.
- Diagram for the bottom of the swimsuit: first tie the front, then the back. Now you need to tie the parts together.
- Tie the edge of the swimming trunks in the same pattern as the bodice.
- Make and sew strings to the swimming trunks.
Ready! You can choose any color yarn you want.
Transformable swimsuit
Crochet swimsuits are very beautiful and original products that exist in a single copy. Therefore, you can’t come up with a better idea on how to knit a transforming swimsuit!
Prepare 2 packs of stretch cotton yarn in the main color and 1 pack of an additional color - it holds its shape well and has good density.
- The swimsuit pattern in this case is classic - you can change the number of rows and loops depending on the size.
- Always try on your swimsuit so you don’t make a mistake with the size.
- In this model, the shape and fullness of the cup are not adjustable - connect them to each other by knitting the entire bottom row first with chain stitches and then with single crochets. Ties should be made according to the same principle - their order is indicated in the diagram.
- The hem pattern can also be adjusted depending on the desired height and fullness of the product - after all, each swimsuit is knitted individually.
- Tie several ribbons (the first row is made from chain stitches, the second row is made from single crochets), and then simply sew them together like a mesh.
- To hide the fasteners, make crocheted flowers: 8 for the top and 10 for the bottom of the “mesh”.
- Sew hook fasteners to the top and bottom sides of the mesh, and flowers on top of them.
The holes in the bodice and swimsuit bottoms seem to be specially created to secure and hold the central mesh part. If you want to sunbathe, remove the center piece; It will be just right for going to the pool.
If the designations in the patterns are not clear to you, or you are just learning how to crochet, be sure to read the article “Crochet - patterns for beginners”.
This video tutorial will tell you how to knit a one-piece swimsuit:
Knitted swimsuits appeared several years ago, immediately becoming a trend that does not lose ground - every year new collections of beach fashion present stylish styles for every taste. Some of the knitted swimsuits are only suitable for sunbathing and walking, while in others you can safely swim without fear of ruining the product.
Fashionable knitted swimsuits
The catalog of the online store VipKupalnik presents handmade knitted swimsuits from the Mollena brand, which are at the peak of popularity this season. We use high-quality yarn in bright colors - sky blue, rich pink, red coral or sunny yellow, sea green and marsala. In the online store site you can buy knitted swimsuits of various styles:
- products with a bandeau bodice;
- closed;
- fused;
- sports swimsuits.
Knitted swimsuit - the trend of the season
In the 2018 season, the most popular colors of knitted swimsuits were natural tones - white, beige, sand, milky, ivory, tree bark or the color of dry grass. These colors create the effect of undyed threads from which the product is knitted, which fits perfectly into the concept of “eco-style”. But the 2019 season declared war on faded tones - bright colors, crazy contrasting combinations, neon and rich shades, black trim are in fashion. Therefore, today everyone who is in a trend is in a hurry to buy beach outfits in the brightest shades possible.
We have developed convenient purchasing conditions:
- large selection of colors - from pastel light to ultra bright shades;
- different styles of swimsuits;
- delivery throughout Moscow and regions of Russia;
- affordable price;
- the ability to order up to 10 products to try on, and buy only those that fit.
Dreams of summer and relaxation in women's fantasies intersect with swimsuits. It is desirable that it be ideal: it “fits” the figure, hides flaws, emphasizes advantages, does not stretch, does not lose its color for a long time, and is easy to wash and dry.
And also, it must be in a single copy, so that friends, acquaintances or strangers would envy, and men would literally “break” their necks.
We invite you to try to create such a swimsuit with your own hands. To begin, you will need a hook and thread. Any swimsuit can be crocheted by adding the necessary elements to the idea. The purpose of this article is to give the most accurate instructions and answer most of the questions that a knitter has, and to show the finished work.
They will help you gain motivation, create something similar or a completely different creation in the same style.
Threads
What threads should I use to crochet a swimsuit?
Their quality and thickness will influence whether your swimsuit feels like a warm sweater or dries in minutes. Professional knitters recommend choosing threads that contain elastane.
Swimsuits are knitted using synthetic threads, such as diva or diva stretch, viscose. Natural: cotton tulip, choose thin threads, and a hook up to 2, but it’s better to be thinner, then you can avoid loose knitting.
If you decide to knit from begonia and have thicker threads, then after getting wet it becomes stiff and heavy, especially if your knitting is tight.
Models
For those who have been looking for crochet swimsuit models for a long time, it may seem that they are all the same. We would like to show you all the variety of swimsuits that we managed to find.
Three craftswomen who know how to crochet perfectly provide us with this opportunity.
Olga Ushenina, Lilya Ulanova, Olga Yurovsky.
Olga Ushenina, she specializes in swimsuits. She makes her masterpieces not only with the help of a crochet hook. Pay attention to the different shapes of bras.
Lilya Ulanova offers several models of crocheted swimsuits, although the range is not as wide as Olga’s, but Lilya knits the entire set with you, loop by loop, from 1 loop to the finished product.
Olya Yurovski has in her arsenal only 1 model for small breasts, take into account if you like her swimsuit.
Breast size and secrets for a crochet swimsuit
We knit a swimsuit for small and large breasts
Small breasts
Swimsuits for small breasts are lighter, but if you want to enlarge them, the process of creating a swimsuit will be similar to a bra for large breasts. If you plan to put pillows in the cup, provide a pocket for this.
Big breasts
The bones and cups are of the required shape, but not thick.
When choosing a model for large breasts, keep in mind that the width of the straps on the shoulders should be thicker so that the straps do not cut into your shoulders.
When choosing a model, keep in mind that if the straps are tied at the neck, then large breasts will pull down.
How to crochet a swimsuit (patterns)?
Simple crochet swimsuit 
Lilya Ulanova suggests crocheting the simplest swimsuit. For it you will need to knit a rectangle of the required size. To determine your bra size, measure the height of your bra and the width from the edge of the cup to the edge of the other.
Having knitted 1 row with single crochets, attach it to the bra without stretching it so that the size matches. Knitted in the back loop of the base, the result is knitting similar to an elastic band. Keep in mind that knitting stretches, we recommend making it 1-2 cm less than the finished product.
We tie the resulting rectangle with double crochets through 1 chain stitch. The holes are suitable for threading an elastic band so that the swimsuit stays on the body. We knit the side part through a loop to narrow the rectangle.
You need to thread the elastic around the entire perimeter of the rectangle and try it on. If you wish, you can tie a strap around your neck along the edges of the rectangle or in the middle, or you can get by with an elastic band.
This swimsuit will fit up to breast size 4; for larger breasts it will not look very impressive, and the straps will be difficult to hold the breasts.
Crochet swimsuits, difficulty level higher than beginner
As mentioned above, take into account the size of your breasts and for sizes smaller than 2 we use cups as desired, for sizes 3 and larger we use underwires.
Before you start knitting, you need a pattern. An old bra and panties will do for this. They will be the basis for creating a swimsuit.
It is necessary to accurately represent the pattern of the product, otherwise it will be difficult for you to knit the part. The second option is to constantly apply it to the finished product.
The basis for knitting a cup, look at the photo: for pink - a circle, for blue - 2 parts (stripe and petal), for white - a triangle, black and red - this is a round shape.
Crochet cups with underwire and foam cups
You need to attach the knitting to the bone. We take plastic bones and make holes for fastening or cover the iron bones in fabric so that they do not “climb out” of the knitting. Knit a strip of the required width and tie or sew a trimmed bone to it.
When the preliminary work is done, we move on to the cup, it needs to be hemmed along the edge, you can do it manually, like with an overlock, and the knitting will be sewn to this place.
We begin to knit with the chosen pattern or single crochets, knit a strip of the required width and length; if decorations are provided, then this strip can be narrower. Then we knit only part of the part, focusing solely on the bra cup. We sew the cup to the knitted parts, carefully straightening it. The cup performs the tasks of the lining, so there is no need to add it as well.
To avoid many questions, we take several photos of different models, so that it is clear what happened and how it would be more logical to knit. 
Video master classes for crocheting swimsuits from beginner to professional
From Lily Ulanova
From Olya Yurovsky
Swimming trunks model
Thongs are knitted similarly to panties, only narrower. The panties will resemble two large triangles connected in the middle by a rectangle.
Crochet process
1. We knit an elastic band in single crochets over the back loop of the base, equal to the volume of the hips or waist, depending on where you will wear them. Connect the resulting belt.
2. Mark the middle of the resulting front belt, and knit the required triangle, decreasing 1 loop on each side (we knit the last 2 loops together), knitting with single crochets. We apply it to our panties or thong and decide whether it’s enough or whether to continue.
3. We knit the rectangle with single crochets, without changes.
4. Then decrease it (for thongs) or increase it (for panties) and knit the back part.
5. Mark the center on the back of the belt and tie the resulting triangle to it.
Remember about the elastic band that should be threaded along the edge of your swimming trunks and cup so that nothing falls out or slides. You can use a hat elastic; we recommend sewing it into a ring, if you do not plan to do so, then tie it.
Have you already started, in your mind, to crochet a swimsuit using the suggested patterns? It's time to move on to choosing threads and a hook, let your swimsuit achieve its goal! Beauty, love, creativity to you this summer!