Hello Everyone
We’re really starting to get into summer now and with the heat what better project than a nice open-backed crochet halter top. This halter top ends around the belly button and goes fantastically with high waisted bottoms, or shows the perfect amount of mid-drift.
This top uses a weight 4 cotton blend yarn and beginner friendly stitches for a top that works up quickly, easily, and is perfect for all experience levels. This crochet halter top can be a great starting point for those just starting to get into garment making, and is easily size adjustable.
This top will fit small to extra large, and can easily be size adjusted by making more or less foundation stitches. You can also easily add more or less rows to make it more of a bralette, or a full length halter top.
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
3 balls pastel cotton yarn. You can find it here http://www.iceyarns.com/git/302/pastel-cotton-lilac-shades. This yarn is limited edition during the summer but you can also use any weight 4 yarn that allows you to match the gauge.
5.5mm crochet hook. I use one of the furls streamlines but if you’d like a more affordable ergonomic option you can view the clover crochet hooks here on amazon
Scissors. I like to use the clover yarn cutter which you can find here https://amzn.to/3i2v2o2
Darning needle
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
HDC- Half double crochet
Sc- Single crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
Gauge
1 inch= 4 stitches
1 inch= 4 rows
Halter Top Crochet Pattern
Body
Row 1- Ch 2, work 30 foundation HDC.
Row 2- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in first stitch *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch.* Work 1 HDC in each stitch across until you have 4 stitches remaining. Repeat * Work 1 HDC in final stitch
Row 3- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 4- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in first stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch. Work 1 HDC in each stitch across until you have 2 stitches left. Work 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in final stitch.
Rows 5- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 6-35- Repeat rows 2-5
Rows 36-49- Repeat rows 4-5
Tie off
Border
Join to top corner.
Work 1 sc into the side of the same stitch you joined to. Work 1 sc in the side of each row until you reach the bottom corner. Ch 3 at corner, and work 1 sc in each stitch across the bottom.
At the opposite corner, ch 3, and work 1 sc in the side of each row until you reach the other top corner. Ch 3, work 1 sc in each stitch across the top row. At the end corner, ch 3, slst into the first stitch of your border.
Ties
For the necktie I measure 6 pieces of yarn equal to my wingspan.
Take 3 pieces of that yarn and run them through one of the ch 3 spaces at the top. Double them over and make sure each end is equal. Braid your strings together. Repeat on the opposite side
For the stomach tie- Tie on to the ch 3 space at the bottom. Ch 2, work 1 DC in the ch 3 space, work 1 DC in the next stitch up. Ch 2, turn, and work 1 DC in each of the stitches you just made. Repeat until you have enough rows to comfortably tie behind your back. For a medium size that was 65 rows.
Before we go…
As always I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern. This top works up so quickly you could easily make multiple in different colors to add a special creative touch to your wardrobe this summer.
This top also makes fantastic summer gifts, you can make it longer or shorter depending on each person’s personal style. It’s also fantastic for beginner crocheters to practice adding modifications to patterns.
If you enjoyed today’s pattern you can find a nice gradient halter top here https://crochetwithkim.com/crochet-gradient-summer-halter-top/ made with a beautiful cotton blend cake yarn.
You can also find a collared halter top using the same yarn as this top uses here https://crochetwithkim.com/pastel-cotton-crochet-halter-top/
And if you want to show your LGBT pride or know someone who would love a pride themed top you can find a pride halter top here https://crochetwithkim.com/pride-day-crochet-crop-top/.
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Once again I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, and as always happy hooking!