Crochet Halter Top Pattern Free Beginner

This easy crochet halter top pattern by Crochet con Karu is designed to help you create a flattering, modern top that adjusts perfectly to your body. Worked mainly in double crochet with a decorative crossed double crochet detail at the center, the pattern is simple enough for beginners while still offering a polished look.

Crochet Halter Top

Because the sizing is based entirely on your own measurements, it is fully size inclusive and easy to customize for coverage, length, and fit. This halter top works beautifully as a summer staple, beachwear layer, or casual everyday piece depending on your yarn choice and styling.

Materials

Yarn approximately 120 g of combed cotton or soft cotton weight 4 medium
4 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Measuring tape
One stitch marker

Initial Measurement and Foundation

Measure the distance between your mid clavicular lines from the center of one collarbone to the other
Create a foundation chain matching this measurement
Make sure the total number of chains is an even number
Divide the total chains by two and place a stitch marker in the last chain of the first half

Row 1 Establishing the Base

Add 2 chains at the end of the foundation chain
Skip the first 3 chains and work 1 double crochet into the 4th chain
Work 1 double crochet in each chain until you are 3 chains before the stitch marker

Skip one chain and work 1 double crochet in the next chain
Go back and work 1 double crochet into the skipped chain to form a crossed stitch
Repeat the crossed double crochet sequence four times across the center
Work 1 double crochet in each remaining chain to the end of the row

Row 2 and Onward Increases

Chain 3 and turn your work
Work 1 double crochet into the very first stitch to create an increase
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch until you reach the center crossed stitches
Work crossed double crochet stitches directly over the crossed stitches from the previous row
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch to the end of the row
In the last stitch work 2 double crochet to create the second increase
Repeat this row until the piece is wide enough to wrap comfortably around your torso to your back