Mango Monokini

This bathing beauty adds a bit more coverage than a bikini— and showcases some delightful crochet stitchery that will yield a delightful tan. Mix and match the three bottom sizes and three bra sizes for the perfect fitting Mango Monokini  swimsuit.

DESIGNER Jenny King

FINISHED SIZE 25½ (29½ , 34¾ )” bust circumference to fi t 30 (34, 38)” bust; 24¼ (27¼ , 30¼ )” hip circumference; A cup (B–C cup, D–DD cup); swimsuit shown measures 29½ ” bust and B cup size, modeled with 4″ negative ease.

YARN Omega Eulali (100% cotton; 394 yd [360 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; ): #06 mango, 1 (2, 2) balls.

HOOK Size C/3 (2.75 mm) crochet hook and 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St marker (m); ¼ ” elastic, 76″ length.

GAUGE 24 st and 11 rows = 4″ in dc flo with larger hook; 1 lace rep (3 ch-5 sps and 3 rows) = 2¼ ” wide and 1¼ ” tall with larger hook.