Crochet Halter Crop Top

This pattern is for a beautiful crochet halter crop top made with bright pink yarn. It has a V-neck style and a delicate scalloped edge, making it perfect for warm summer days.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 300 yards)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

15 double crochet stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sk: skip
• sp: space

Sizes

• Small (34-36” bust)
• Medium (38-40” bust)
• Large (42-44” bust)

Instructions

Note: This pattern is worked in one piece from bottom to top.

Body

1. Start by chaining 60 (64, 68) stitches for Small, Medium, Large respectively.
2. Row 1: dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and in each ch across (58, 62, 66 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, sk 1 dc, dc in next dc* across, ending with dc in top of last ch-3. (29, 31, 33 ch-1 spaces). Turn.
4. Row 3: ch 3, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1* across; do not turn.

Shaping the Top

1. Row 4: Turn, ch 3, dc in each dc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (58, 62, 66 dc).
2. Row 5: Repeat Row 2. Turn.
3. Row 6: Repeat Row 3. (29, 31, 33 ch-1 spaces).

Increasing for Halter Straps

1. Row 7: Ch 3, dc in each dc across. Turn.
2. Row 8: Repeat Row 2. Turn.
3. Row 9: Repeat Row 3. (29, 31, 33 ch-1 spaces).
4. Row 10: Ch 3, *dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1* across; do not turn.

Neckline

1. Row 11: Turn, ch 1, sc in the first dc and in each dc across, ensuring to follow the curves of the V-neck. (58, 62, 66 sc). Turn.

Finish the Hem

1. For the scalloped edge, *sl st in next st, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, sl st in next st*; repeat around the hem.

Straps

1. Make 2 long chains of about 30-36” long to create straps and attach them to the top at desired points.
2. Weave in all loose ends using a tapestry needle.

Final Measurements

The finished top should fit comfortably with a length of approximately 15-20” and can be adjusted for sizing by altering the initial chain length.

Enjoy your stylish, handmade crochet halter crop top!