If you're looking for the perfect blend of style, comfort, and creativity in your summer wardrobe, this cross halter crochet top is your next go-to project. Featuring a beautifully fitted underbust band, contouring bra cups, and an eye-catching spiderweb circle at the back, this pattern delivers a trendy yet functional look.
Crochet Cross Halter Top
Whether you're hitting a festival, heading to the beach, or simply elevating your handmade fashion game, this halter top provides ample room for customization—adjust the size, colors, and strap lengths to make it truly yours. Plus, the unique construction method ensures a secure and flattering fit from every angle.
Materials
- Weight 4 yarn in multiple colors (e.g., saffron, persimmon, green, blue)
- Crochet hook (appropriate for your yarn, typically 4mm–5mm)
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
Underbust Band
- Measure your underbust and subtract 2 inches for a snug fit.
- Make a slip knot and chain 5.
- Single crochet into the second chain from the hook and the remaining chains (4 sc total).
- Chain 1, turn, and single crochet in the back loops only for each row.
- Continue until the band reaches the desired length.
- Fold the band and slip stitch both ends together through back loops.
- Chain 1 and place 1 single crochet in each row space along the top edge of the band.
- Slip stitch to join, chain 2, and fasten off.
Bra Cups
- Count the total single crochets from the top edge (e.g., 107).
- Mark the center stitch and calculate cup width in stitches (e.g., 7.5 inches × 4 = 30 stitches).
- From the stitch before the center, mark 30 stitches for one cup.
Starting the Cup
- Create a slip knot and attach yarn to the marked start stitch.
- Chain 1 and place 1 half double crochet (hdc) in each stitch up to the one before the center.
Cup Rows (No Increase)
- Chain 1, turn, and place 1 hdc in each stitch.
- Repeat this for 3 rows.
Cup Decrease Pattern
- Row 4: Decrease at beginning and end (hdc2tog).
- Rows 5-6: Regular rows with no decrease.
- Repeat this 3-row cycle.
- After 18 rows (approx. 5.75 inches), decrease on every row until the cup reaches your desired height (e.g., 7.5 inches).
Strap
- After reaching full cup height, continue hdc rows without increasing or decreasing.
- Work until the strap measures the remaining length to complete a 24-inch total (e.g., 24 - 7.5 = 16.5 inches).
- Fasten off.
Attaching the Strap
- Fold the top inside out.
- Locate the center back of the underbust band.
- Count 12 stitches out from the center and mark.
- Chain 1 on the last strap row and turn.
- Slip stitch the strap to the marked stitches on the band (12 stitches wide).
- Fasten off and flip the top right side out.
Spiderweb Circle Design
- Make a slip knot and chain 10, then slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1
- Chain 3 (counts as dc), then make 23 more dc into the ring (24 total).
- Slip stitch to join.
Round 2
- Chain 3, dc in next 2 stitches.
- Chain 2, dc in next 3 stitches.
- Repeat pattern (3 dc, ch 2) around.
- Slip stitch to join.
For Round 3
- Chain 3, dc in same stitch.
- Next stitch: 1 dc.
- Next: 2 dc.
- Pattern: 2, 1, 2 dc. Chain 2.
- Repeat around and slip stitch to join.
Round 4
- Chain 3, dc in same stitch.
- 1 dc in next 3 stitches.
- 2 dc in last of group.
- Pattern: 2, 1, 1, 1, 2 dc. Chain 2.
- Repeat and join.
Subsequent Rounds
- Continue increasing the number of middle 1-dc stitches by 1 each round.
- Always place 2 dc in the first and last stitches of each group.
- Work until the circle measures 14 inches across.
- Add color changes as desired.
Attaching the Circles
- Flip circle and top inside out.
- Mark the center of both the back panel and circle.
- Count and mark 12 stitches out from center on both.
- Create slip knot and attach by slip stitching corresponding stitches.
- Repeat for front if desired.
- Fasten off and flip right side out.
Side Chains
- Create two long chains using white yarn.
- Thread each through the sides of the top to secure.
- Adjust chain length as needed for a snug fit.
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