Crochet Bathing Suit Fridgies: A Whimsical Addition to Your Kitchen

Crochet bathing suit fridgies are a fun and quirky addition to any kitchen decor! These cute little creations are made with vibrant yarn colors and intricate crochet techniques that bring a touch of whimsy to your fridge. Whether you have a collection of these tiny swimsuits or just one to adorn your appliance, they are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you open the fridge door.
Perfect for adding a splash of color and personality to your kitchen, crochet bathing suit fridgies are a delightful way to showcase your love for handmade goodies and brighten up your space with a friendly and cheerful vibe.App. Size
Woman’s suit: 3.5" | Man’s trunks: 3"
Materials
- Crochet hook size G (4.25mm)
- Worsted weight yarn scraps
- Embroidery floss if desired for accents
- Magnet
Notes
Always start row with ch1 (does NOT count as first st) unless specified. Turn at end of rows.
To decrease: draw up loop in 2 sts, yo, draw through all 3 loops.
For Woman’s Bathing Suit
- With pink, ch 3. Sc in 2nd st from hook and in last. (2)
- Row 2: 2 sc in each st. (4)
- Row 3: 2 sc in 1 st, sc in 2, 2 sc in last. (6)
- Row 4: 3 sc in 1st st. Sc in 4, 3 sc in last. (10)
- Row 5: Sc across.
- Row 6: Dec, sc in 6, dec. (8)
- Row 7: Sc across.
- Row 8: Dec, sc in 4, dec. (6)
- Row 9: Repeat Row 4. (10)
- Row 10 & 11: Sc across.
- Row 12: Sc in 4, sl st in 2, sc in 4. (10)
- Row 13: Dec, sc in 2, sl st in 2, sc in 2, dec. (8)
- Row 14: Sl st in 1st st. Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs. Sc in next st of row 13, sl st in 4. Sc in next, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs. Sl st in last st of row 13. FO, weave in ends.
For accents: use embroidery floss to do a back stitch around edge as shown. If desired, embroider a design on front: I did a simple flower with 3 french knots in centre, lazy daisy stitches for petals, and simple back stitch for leaves and stem.
For Man’s Trunks
- With white, ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (11)
- Row 2: Sc across. (Right side) FO.
- Row 3: With right side facing, working in opposite side of starting ch, join blue with sc in first st. Sc in same st and across to last st. 2 sc in last st. (13)
- Row 4-8: Sc across.
- Row 9: Sc in 6 sts, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.
- Row 10 & 11: Sc across. FO at end of 11.
- For second leg: Row 9: With right side of suit facing, join blue with sc in 2nd st to left of first leg. Sc in last 5 sts, turn.
- Rows 10 & 11: Sc across, FO at end of 11.
Trim on legs: Work same for both legs. Right side facing. Join white with sc in first st at bottom of leg. Sc across. FO.
Thread a 4" piece of blue yarn on needle. Insert from front to back, then back to front around centre stitch of waist (white) as shown. Tie bow, trim ends.
If desired, stitch a decorative ‘fly’ or other accents.
Finishing Touches
For both, to finish: glue magnet to back of piece.