HELP!!! I am looking for a crochet pattern for a one-piece swimsuit but so far can only find bikinis...NOT an option for me. I am quickly shrinking out of my swimsuit and can't afford the price of a new one. (they want $80 these days!!!). I need about a size 24 although I expect to be into a 22 shortly. If you know where I can lay my hands on a pattern for this, please let me know ASAP before this suit falls off at the pool. (now, that would be just too embarrassing!) Thank you.

I think a bikini bottom and a tank top would make a lovely and comfortable swimsuit.
Nell

HI, I KNOW THIS IS OLD NEWS BUT I'M RESPONDING ANYWAYS. I AM ABOUT A SIZE 18 AND YOU CAN'T FIND PATTERNS FOR ANYTHING LARGER THAN A SIZE 10 TO 12 SO I JUST ADD A FEW ROWS ,CHANGE MY YARN SIZE AND OR HOOK SIZE UNTIL I GET A GARMENT THAT FITS. THE CROCHET WORLD DOSE NOT CONFORM TO A REAL WOMAN ,BUT SHOULD.IF YOU CAN TEACH YOURSELF TO ALLWAYS RAISE THE HOOK SIZE BY TWO TO THREE SIZES ,MOST PATTERNS MARKED SIZE LARGE WILL WORK OUT TO FIT. I ALSO TAKE A NORMAL BIKINI PATTERN AND ADD A SKIRT PATTERN TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BUST TO CREATE A LOVELY TANKINI THAT FLOWS AND STILL LOOKS SEXY ON A WOMAN OF SIZE.I'M CURENTLY LOOKING FOR PATTERNS TO ALTER TO MY OWN SIZE AND CAME ACROSS YOUR POST.WITH A LITTLE TRIAL AND ERROR YOU CAN MAKE ANYTHING YOU WANT.