Crochet Easy Caged Halter Top Tutorial For Summer Nights

Making your own crochet easy caged halter top is a delightful way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe. All you need is some yarn, a crochet hook, and a little patience. The pattern is straightforward, offering clear instructions suitable for both beginners and seasoned crocheters.

Crochet Caged Halter Top

Materials Needed:

Yarn
Crochet hook
Stitch markers
Scissors

Crochet Pattern:

Working on the Bra Cups:

Starting Chain:

Make a slip knot and chain 13 (adjust the number of chains based on the size; size adjustments were mentioned to be displayed in the video).
Note: This pattern executes a size small.

First Row:

Begin single crocheting into the second chain from the hook to the end of the chain but stop before the last chain.
In the last chain, insert three single crochets.
Mark the middle stitch of these three with a stitch marker.
Continue to single crochet on the opposite side of your foundation chain, weaving in your beginning yarn tail.
Check to ensure that the stitches on both sides of the marker are even.

Subsequent Rows:

For every new row (e.g., Row 2), follow these steps:
Chain one and turn your work.
Single crochet to the stitch marker.
Insert three single crochets into the marked stitch; replace the marker in the center stitch.
Continue single crocheting until the row ends.
Repeat the above steps as required, each time starting by chaining one and turning your work. For size small, do a total of 13 rows.

Finishing Bra Cups:

Once the final row is completed, chain one, cut the yarn, and pull it through to secure.
Create a second bra cup identical to the first.

Connecting Bra Cups and Body Start:

Connecting Cups:

Turn the bra cups upside down, aligning them correctly.
Chain 10 (for the under-armpit area), then single crochet to attach both cups along with the bottom seams.
Do a smooth finishing single crochet on the edges before a slip stitch to join the cups together.

First Row of Body:

Chain 11, turn your work and single crochet back down the chain and across the joined bra cups. Skip the slip stitches used for joining the cups.

Body Detailing:

Pattern Rows:

Alternate rows of single crochet and pattern stitches to create a design:
Double crochet rows: Chain three, insert a double crochet in the third stitch, then chain one, skip a stitch, and double crochet. Repeat across.
Single crochet rows: Work a single crochet on each double crochet and chain space.

Adding Scalloped Edging:

Chain one and perform two single crochets in each chain space along the sides for strength.
Create scalloped edges by skipping chain spaces, and then putting five double crochets into each suitable stitch along the last row of the body.
Finish with a slip stitch to form the 'fan' or scalloped effect.

Final Touches:

Adding Straps and Finishing:

Start from the netting's corner with a knot and single crochet towards the netting, placing two single crochets in each space.
Chain 81 for the strap, slip stitch back down these chains for the strap, and secure to the other side similarly.
Finish off by crocheting down the left side, doing single crochets in each double crochet space.