Crochet Bikini *~* Tutorials, Links & Help with Yarns/ Patterns

[Croshayqueen]

Until my websites are up and running, I thought I would post all the info. you could need to make your own bikini, have fun!



Try Ebay! I LOVE Ebay for finding cheap and/or discontinued yarns. Try to search the internet for these Yarns/Kits:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Knit-This-bikini-swimsuit-knitting-kit-pink-yarn-DVD_W0QQitemZ8270416377QQcategoryZ108868QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.buy-mail.com/fabcrochet.htm

And of course Amie's bikini is Gorgeous!
http://www.nexstitch.com/




YARNS:

BALADA STRETCH

http://www.yarns-and.com/SilkCity/SCbaladastr.htm


Sock Yarn - Regia Cotton 4 Ply Colors

http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID4728469DD414487-Knitting-Yarn/Regia-Yarn/Sock-Yarn-Regia-Cotton-4-Ply-Colors.aspx   


STRETCH COTTON

http://www.yarns-and.com/SilkCity/SCstrcotton.htm

Coned yarns are more expensive, but better in designing since you wont have any breaks as you go ... I crochet all my suits in one continuous piece, so it really helps, and it's actually cheaper than if you bought the same amount in individual balls/skeins!



Try these tutorials:

Think BIKINI instead of socks (same principles of design)
http://www.socknitters.com/Tips/cotton.htm

For those who Crochet AND Knit
http://www.getcrafty.com/home_knitbikini.php

Crochet Bikini
http://www.supernaturale.com/articles.html?id=53

Kristina's Gorgeos Bikini
http://crochet.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=crochet&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fkristinaskrochet.50webs.com%2Frainforest.htm