Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005 #07
By Vladimir Teriokhin

Quick to knit, this close-fitting stretch bikini features beaded leather lace ties.

Difficulty level


MATERIALS
• 2 (2, 3) 1¾oz/50g balls (each approx 62yd/57m) of Cascade Yarns Fixation (cotton/elastic) in #3794 dk pink
• One pair size 5 (3.75mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Size D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
• 4yd/4m of leather cord
• 1yd/1m oval elastic
• 18 assorted wood and amber beads
• Stitch holder
• Thong for sew-in lining (optional)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
• Sized for Small, Medium and Large. Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Top
• Cup is 5 (5¼, 5½)"/12.5 (13.5, 14)cm wide x 6" (6¼, 6½)"/15 (16, 16.5)cm deep.
Bottom
• Crotch length, front to back is 16½ (17, 17½)"/42 (43, 44.5)cm.
• Back is 12 (12½, 13)"/30.5, 32, 33)cm wide at the top edge.

GAUGE
• 24 sts and 40 rows = 4"/10cm over St st using size 5 (3.75mm) needles.