Boho Mandala Crochet Halter Top Pattern With Fringe

This mandala crochet halter top pattern combines a structured cup base with a flowing decorative center and bold fringe finish, creating a statement summer piece with strong boho appeal. Designed around ready-made crochet cups, the pattern builds downward into a mandala-inspired panel that adds movement, texture, and visual interest.

Crochet Mandala Halter Top

The halter shape offers adjustable fit through tie straps at the neck and back, making it easy to customize for comfort and style. Perfect for festivals, beachwear, or layering over swimwear, this crochet halter top works beautifully in solid colors or vibrant shades and can be lengthened, shortened, or finished without fringe for different looks.

Materials

3.0 mm crochet hook
Number 4 cotton yarn
Two crochet bra cups size M

Cup Preparation

Make each cup by starting with 20 chains
Work 5 rows to form each cup
Join both cups at the center using 2 chains and a slip stitch
Work one full row of single crochet along the bottom edge of the joined cups

Back Straps

Attach yarn to the side corner of one cup
Chain 3 and work 1 double crochet into the first stitch to form a loop
Repeat 3 chains and 1 double crochet into the previous loop until the strap is long enough to tie
Repeat the same process on the opposite cup

Mandala Center Section

Attach yarn to the center join between the cups
Chain 5, skip 2 stitches, and slip stitch to the opposite cup to create the foundation arch
Turn and work 11 double crochets inside the 5-chain arch
Slip stitch to secure the shell to the cup base
Chain 3, skip 1 stitch, then work 1 double crochet and chain 3 repeatedly across the shell to create gaps

In each gap, work 5 double crochets separated by 1 chain
Work a row of 5-chain arches, securing each arch with a single crochet
In each arch, work 3 double treble crochets closed together, then chain 3
Repeat rows of 5-chain arches three times to extend the mandala downward

Bottom Border and Fringe

In each final arch, work 5 double crochets followed by 1 or 2 chains based on tension
Cut yarn strands to desired fringe length
Fold strands in half and attach them evenly along the bottom edge