It’s almost SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER TIME! And it’s time to crochet those cute halter tops!

I’ve been seeing this style halter top all over Instagram and Pinterest, and I’ve fallen in love, but I could not find a written pattern anywhere. I love to have a good paper copy of a pattern because it gives me the freedom to do other things while I crochet. I love to listen to music on Spotify while I crochet, but if I’m trying to watch a YouTube tutorial ummm…something has to go.

So here I am with my version of the wrap around crochet halter top thingy. For this top I used the Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek 100% Low Pill Acrylic from Hobby Lobby Stores and ya’ll this is my favorite acrylic yarn. I’m normally not the biggest fan of acrylic yarn for wearable items because it can start to look worn down over time, but this yarn is low pill which just means it’s less likely to get those small tangled balls of fibers that appear on the surface of acrylic yarn projects.

This pattern is perfect for basically anyone, even those of us who have a little bit (or a lotta bit) more to cover up. As with any wearable project, it’s best to measure against your body as you go if possible. If you’re making it for someone else I would try to get their waist and bust measurements to ensure that perfect fit. With that being said, I know that 7 out of 10 time those measurements are not available and that’s okay! Again, this pattern is using acrylic yarn so it is forgiving if it comes out a little too small or too large.

Oh yeah, I just got a new set of crochet hooks from Amazon and you guys I am amazed! I’ve been having some elbow pain lately while crocheting so I decided to treat myself to some new hooks and they make all the difference. I highly recommend them if you struggle with any types of pain while crocheting.

Okay… I’m getting a little wordy….here’s the wrap thingy now…

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The Pattern

Materials

• Worsted Weight Yarn (I use Red Heart yarn often, just in case you’re not near a Hobby Lobby Store.)
• J/6 MM Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations

• SC – Single Crochet
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• st – Stitch
• ch – Chain
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• sk – Skip

The pattern is written for a size small with medium and large in parentheses.

Make 2.

Chain 25 (30, 35)

Row 1: Work 1 HDC into the 2nd ch from the hook, HDC across the row. Turn.

Row 2: Sk the first st, 1 HDC in the next st, HDC across the row. Turn.

Row 3-20: Repeat Row 2. (For Medium repeat until you reach Row 25. For Large repeat until Row 30)

Row 21-38 (26-43, 31-48): Ch 2 and turn, 1 HDC in each st across the row (5)

 

Edging & Straps

Position your work to begin working up the side of the project.

SC up the side of the piece until reaching the next corner. (Approx. 1 sc per row)

Once you reach the corner ch 80 to create the first strap.

Sl st back down the ch until you reach the main part of your work. 1 SC into the same st as the last SC worked.

Position your work to begin crocheting on the next side. Work 1 SC into each st until you reach the next corner

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ch 80 to create a strap. Sl St back down the chain until you reach the main part of your work. 1 SC into the same st as the last SC worked.

 

Position your work to begin working up the side of the project.

SC up the side of the piece until reaching the next corner. (Approx. 1 sc per row)

Ch 1. Sl st in the next 3 sts. Ch 80 to create a strap. Sl St back down the chain until you reach the main part of your work. 1 sl st into the same st as the last sl st. Sl st in the remaining 2 sts.

Fasten off.

Once you’ve created both sides, it’s time to assemble. This is where your preference comes into play. The more you tilt the 2 pieces away from each other, the more cleavage will be shown.

Cut a piece of yarn that matches your top and weave it through the middle of the piece where the two sides intersect. Weave in all ends.

And you’re DONE!! This is one of the simplest tops that I’ve ever made and I’ll be making more in all the colors that I can get my hands on. I hope you enjoyed making this top as much as I did.

 

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