yarn for bathing suits

pure wrote

on Jun 8, 2012 8:17 PM

I was wondering what yarn or thread could be used to add trim to a stretchy bathing suit.  I am aware that once the thread or yarn gets wet, it can stretch/sag.  My main interest is to find something I can crochet that will stretch but keep its shape.  I thought about bathing suit fabric, but I don't know how I would cut it thin enough and straight enough for use as a trim.  Any suggestions?

LI Roe wrote

on Jun 9, 2012 8:00 PM

My neighbor used to crochet bikinis for her granddaughters and used Luster Sheen by Red Heart. That could be a possibility but I would suggest trying a little first. Hope this is of some help. Hopefully someone else who has done bathing suits (I never have) may have another suggestion.

LI Roe

jc98tj wrote

on Jun 12, 2012 1:35 AM

I have always found sock yarn works best for these projects. There are so many to choose from in all colors but solids are hard to find unless ordering online. Use a small needle and a single crochet as to not make suit so revealing if you know what I mean. Good Luck!

whitedodge2 wrote

on Jun 16, 2012 1:22 AM

I think its the better way to do it...

pure wrote

on Jun 18, 2012 7:04 AM

Thank you for your suggestions.  I will try both to see which works best..  Should you hear of any other options, don't hesitate to send them my way.