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.
Corset Back Lace:
- Create a long chain (180 chains suggested) to lace up the back.
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