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in beach-level heat, that's the difference between a garment you want to keep on and one you want to shed."},"entry_quotes":{"cotton_softness":[{"url":"https://www.katia.com/EN/yarns-spring-summer-faircottonstretch-1464.html?color=103","quote":"Use Katia Fair Cotton Stretch to knit or crochet garments that adapt to your body with softness, lightness, and natural elasticity."}],"stitch_definition":[{"url":"https://lucykatecrochet.com/yarn-to-crochet-swimwear","quote":"a smooth, strong natural material like cotton or bamboo, which really shows off the detail lace or picot stitches."}],"stretch_cotton_blend":[{"url":"https://www.katia.com/EN/yarns-spring-summer-faircottonstretch-1464.html?color=103","quote":"Enjoy the comfort of Katia Fair Cotton Stretch, an organic cotton yarn with a stretchy component, ideal for socks, swimsuits, and other garments that require shape retention."}],"openwork_breathability":[{"url":"https://www.brixton.com/products/the-crochet-cover-up-timeless-taupe","quote":"this relaxed knit features an airy crochet texture that keeps things light and comfortable."},{"url":"https://www.quince.com/women/organic-cotton-crochet-maxi-cover-up-dress","quote":"Our breezy open-knit cover-up is made with 100% organic cotton."}]},"entry_sources":{"cotton_softness":["https://www.katia.com/EN/yarns-spring-summer-faircottonstretch-1464.html?color=103"],"stitch_definition":["https://lucykatecrochet.com/yarn-to-crochet-swimwear"],"stretch_cotton_blend":["https://www.katia.com/EN/yarns-spring-summer-faircottonstretch-1464.html?color=103"],"openwork_breathability":["https://www.brixton.com/products/the-crochet-cover-up-timeless-taupe","https://www.quince.com/women/organic-cotton-crochet-maxi-cover-up-dress"]}},"beachwear_durability_cotton_crochet":{"title":"How fine crochet holds up at the beach","entries":{"wet_state_caution":"Cotton fibers temporarily lose strength when saturated, so unpicking a snag or adjusting the fit while the top is damp can permanently distort stitches; the openwork pattern amplifies this risk because each hole can unravel if pulled.","flared_sleeve_care":"Wet cotton crochet becomes heavy and will stretch under its own weight if hung; for the flared sleeves, this means any vertical drying will pull the intended flare downward, leaving a straight, distorted shape—flat drying is the only way to maintain the original drape.","fine_gauge_openwork":"Because the top is fine-knit rather than chunky-crochet, its tighter stitches create a smoother surface that is less likely to catch on beach chairs or jewelry; the smaller hook and finer yarn used in its construction inherently make the fabric more durable against snags."},"entry_quotes":{"wet_state_caution":[{"url":"https://craftiss.com/blogs/news/yarn-resilience-crochet-durability","quote":"Weakens when wet, less elasticity"}],"flared_sleeve_care":[{"url":"https://cycrochet.com/article/do-crochet-bikinis-last","quote":"crochet bikinis made with certain materials like cotton can become heavy when wet, causing them to deform"},{"url":"https://cycrochet.com/article/do-crochet-bikinis-last","quote":"Proper care, such as laying the bikini flat to dry instead of hanging it up, can also help extend the lifespan of the garment."}],"fine_gauge_openwork":[{"url":"https://cycrochet.com/article/do-crochet-bikinis-last","quote":"Smaller hooks and finer yarn will result in tighter stitches, creating a more durable fabric."}]},"entry_sources":{"wet_state_caution":["https://craftiss.com/blogs/news/yarn-resilience-crochet-durability"],"flared_sleeve_care":["https://cycrochet.com/article/do-crochet-bikinis-last"],"fine_gauge_openwork":["https://cycrochet.com/article/do-crochet-bikinis-last"]}}}},"handle":"fine-crochet-tie-top-3724-26101","storefront_path":"/en/swimwear/beachwear/tops/fine-crochet-tie-top--3724-26101","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/swimwear/beachwear/tops/fine-crochet-tie-top--3724-26101"}}