Introduction
Hello, everyone, I am super excited to bring you this post today for several reasons. One of which is this is my first time crocheting with a fine cake and I absolutely love the way it worked up and the color pattern so I can’t wait to see what some of you make with these! (Yarn can be found here https://crochetwithkim.com/7k6k)
These next few summer crochet top patterns will be marking the change from summer to fall! So stay tuned and check back regularly for fall and winter patterns!
The top we will be crocheting today only has a front panel, 2 ties in the back connect it, making this an extremely breathable top, perfect for hot summer days or to use as a beach cover-up!
This halter top free crochet pattern uses beginner friendly stitches, and will fit a medium to large. To make it fit other sizes use more or less foundation stitches. The first row of stitches should be the length of your neck width.
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I’m sure most of you have come here to crochet so let’s get started on the pattern!
Supplies
3mm crochet hook.
Weight 2 cotton blend cake yarn (I used https://crochetwithkim.com/7k6k)
Scissors. (We will be cutting and retying at the end of each color transition.)
Darning needle. (Weaving in ends and attaching the neckline)
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
Hdc- Half double crochet
Sc- Single crochet
Foundation HDC- Foundation Half double crochet. (For those of you who aren’t sure how to use this stitch you can view a tutorial here https://crochetwithkim.com/gpdr)
Crochet Pattern
Body
We’re going to be starting with the front panel here which will form the entire body shape for your piece.
Row 1- Work 49 foundation HDC. (Ch 2 at beg is counted as a stitch)
Row 2- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the second stitch. Work 1 HDC in each stitch across until you have 2 stitches left. Work 2 hdc in second to last stitch and one hdc in the last stitch. (51)
Row 3- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across.
Row 4- Repeat row 2 (53)
Row 5- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 6- Repeat row 2 (55)
Row 7- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 8- Repeat row 2 (57)
Row 9- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 10- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in the first stitch, work 2 HDC in next 2 stitches. (2 hdc increases) Work 1 hdc in each stitch across until you have 3 stitches left. Work 2 hdc increases in the second and third stitch from the end. Work 1 hdc in the final stitch of the row. (61)
Row 11- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 12- Repeat row 2 (63)
Row 13- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 14- Repeat row 2 (65)
Row 15- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 16- Repeat row 2 (67)
Row 17- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 18- Repeat row 2 (69)
Row 19- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Row 20- Repeat Row 10
Rows 21-95- Repeat rows 10-19 until you have 95 rows
Tie off
Collar
We will be working the collar separately then whip stitching it onto the body at the end.
Row 1- Work 77 foundation hdc (counting beg ch)
Row 2-8- Ch 1, hdc in each stitch across
Tie off.
Whipstitch front to the collar (We will be adding braids to either side of the collar later to allow it to tie on.
Border
For the border, I used the beginning of the other cake (these cakes come in packages of 2)
Border– Tie on in the side of the top row of the body. Ch 1, work 1 sc in the stitch you just connected to. Work 1 sc in the side of each row until you have 3 left.
Tie off and repeat on the other side.
Ties
We will now be crocheting the ties at the bottom of the back. You will work this on both sides.
Row 1- Connect to the sc you tied off on for whatever side you are starting with. Work 1 hdc in the remaining 3 stitches.
Rows 2-5- Ch 1, work 1 hdc in each 3 stitches across.
Rows 6-45- Ch 2, work 1 DC in each 3 stitches across.
Tie off.
Finishing up
For your second tie we will be connecting 3 long (double arm span) strands of yarn into the side of row 65. Double this over so it is in half, and braid with the 6 strands you now have (2 strings in each group)
Attach the same way with shorter string (1-2 feet) to each corner of the collar (4 in total) and braid in the same way.
Personalization
For those of you who would like something with a little more modest look, or feel to it then when working your border leave 10 stitches open at the bottom. Tie on and crochet across the 10 rows the same way we did the first tie. Work rows until it reaches your spine and repeat on the opposite side, now stitch each end of these together and it will act as a partial back that you don’t need to tie on.
At the other tie with the braid, you can repeat the original back tie with the DC and make a thicker more secure tie!
The size of this top can be adjusted by simply changing the beginning foundation hdc, and adding shorter or longer ties. If you would like it to cover your stomach then add a few extra rows of crochet until it is your desired length!
Conclusion
I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, if you create an item using a pattern by Crochet With Kim please upload it onto the facebook group https://crochetwithkim.com/qltk. I would absolutely love to see what all of you make and I’m sure others visiting Crochet With Kim would also love to see what other people make!
Like I said, in the beginning, I am very excited to be bringing this crochet summer top to you today and it was a treat to be able to make, and now have in my wardrobe. The cake used was 50% cotton and 50% acrylic cake for those who didn’t take a look at the yarn I used it is so perfect for any kind of summer crochet and the thinness of it allowed for a beautiful drape in the finished project.
I hope you all check back often, I will be bringing you a pattern every Friday, but with all the holidays coming up and end of season stuff I might be publishing some surprise patterns!
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I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, have a great night, and as always happy hooking!
Other Summer Crochet Patterns!
Here’s another summer crochet top to add to your summer wardrobe! https://crochetwithkim.com/wi87
Here’s a summer crochet pattern for your fur baby if you would also like to spice up their summer wardrobe! https://crochetwithkim.com/2rph
