Inspired by the bold and glamorous style of Mary J. Blige, this crochet pattern guides you through creating a striking two-piece outfit that demands attention. Featuring a structured cup top with metal ring accents and a pair of high-waisted flared pants, this design offers both style and comfort.
Crochet Iconic Mary J. Blige
Whether you're stepping out for a festival or styling your own performance-ready wardrobe, this pattern delivers a fashionable, custom-fit look. The tutorial includes tips on shaping, increasing, decreasing, and perfect finishing details to ensure your creation turns heads wherever you go. With versatile sizing and personalized adjustments, it's a must-make for confident crocheters ready to slay.
Materials
- Anti-peel acrylic yarn (weight 4)
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- Metal rings
Crochet Top
Creating the Cups
- Begin with a slip knot and chain 19 stitches
- Starting from the second chain from the hook, make one single crochet into each stitch
- In the last stitch, make three single crochets to round the edge
- Continue with one single crochet in each stitch on the opposite side
- Chain one and turn
- Repeat single crochets in each stitch; make three single crochets in the middle stitch
- Continue until the cup measures your desired size (approx. 7x7 inches)
Incorporating the Ring (Last Row)
- Before starting the final row, attach the ring
- For the first cup, attach the ring to the front side
- For the second cup, attach the ring to the back side
- Starting on the 7th stitch from the middle, insert your hook through the stitch and ring
- Make four single crochets around the ring
- Continue crocheting normally, placing three single crochets in the middle
- At the last stitch, chain 85 (or enough to wrap one side of the neck) and fasten off
Connecting the Cups
- Fold a yarn piece in half or use a single strand
- Insert through the middle stitches of both cups
- Pull through and tie a secure knot at the back
- Weave in tails
Adding Straps
- Go into the corner stitch of each cup
- Create a slip knot and pull through
- Chain 75 for each strap or as needed
- Weave in ends
Crochet Pants
Starting the Bottom Half
- Chain to match the circumference just above your waist (e.g., 142 chains = 31 inches)
- Join ends with a slip stitch to form a circle
Round 1
- Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), then chain an additional 3
- Skip 3 stitches, double crochet into the 4th
- Repeat: Chain 3, skip 3, double crochet in next
- At the end, chain 2 and slip stitch into the initial chain 3
Subsequent Rounds
- Chain 3, then chain another 3
- Double crochet on top of the previous round’s double crochet
- Repeat around
- Continue until the pants reach 15 inches in length
Increasing for Hips
- Add extra chains in two sections per side
- Start by replacing chain 3s with chain 4s, progressing to chain 5s if needed
- Each four added stitches = 1 inch of increase
- Stop increasing once desired hip width is reached (e.g., 41 inches)
Dividing for Legs
- Find the front and back middle stitches
- Chain 5 inches and attach it across to form the crotch
- Continue the established pattern for one leg
Decreasing for Leg Shaping
- Reduce chain spaces (e.g., from chain 4 to chain 3) to decrease width
After 22 rows of the leg, begin decreasing:
- Chain up 3, no extra chains at row start
- Work into the next space and continue normally
- Repeat for three rows
Do 12 rows with no increases or decreases, except decrease by 1 inch on the 6th row
Increasing for Flare
- At end of 12th row, chain 6 and go into first double crochet
Continue the pattern with this sequence:
- Increase
- Regular
- Increase
- Increase
- Regular
- Regular
- Increase
- Regular
- Increase
- Increase
- Increase
- Regular
Edging the Flare
- Place two single crochets in each open space
- At the triangular top of the pants, place two single crochets
- Skip the next two spaces, then continue working down the leg
- Match stitch count per space: 3 stitches = 3 single crochets, etc.
- Slip stitch to finish, chain 2, and cut
Attaching Top to Pants
- Flip pants to the back
- Enter the center back stitch and attach yarn
- Single crochet around the waistline
- When you reach the side, count to the 7th space
- Align the ring from the top and single crochet through both
- Do this for four stitches to secure
- Continue around the waist and repeat for the other ring
- Finish at the back with a slip stitch, chain 2, and fasten off
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