Crochet Bandeau Top Pattern Free With Adjustable Tie

This crochet bandeau top pattern is a beginner-friendly project designed for simplicity, comfort, and versatility. Made entirely with basic double crochet stitches, it creates a clean rectangular fabric that adapts easily to different body shapes.

Crochet Bandeau Top

The adjustable woven strap allows the bandeau top to be styled in multiple ways, making it suitable as a halter, tube top, or cross-front design. With easy customization for height, length, and fit, this pattern is ideal for warm weather layering, casual outfits, or beachwear, even for those new to garment crochet.

Materials

Medium weight yarn
3.75 mm crochet hook
5.5 mm crochet hook or any larger hook for weaving straps
Scissors
Yarn needle

Foundation Chain

Make a slip knot on the 3.75 mm hook
Chain 20 for a small to medium size and adjust the number to change the bandeau height
Chain 2 more to count as the first double crochet

Body Rows

Double crochet into the third chain from the hook
Double crochet in every chain stitch across the row
Chain 2 and turn the work
Skip the first stitch and double crochet into the next stitch
Continue double crocheting across the row

Double crochet into the top of the turning chain at the end to keep edges straight
Repeat this row until the rectangle wraps comfortably around the chest
Work approximately 43 rows or adjust based on fit

Finishing the Body

Fasten off once the desired length is reached
Cut yarn and pull through
Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle

Strap Creation and Attachment

Make a slip knot and chain between 100 and 200 stitches depending on desired styling options
Use the larger hook to weave in and out of the double crochet stitches along one short edge
Pull the strap chain through all stitches
Repeat the weaving process on the opposite short edge