Looking for the perfect DIY summer top? This crochet halter top pattern combines fashion and function with a fitted torso, secure neck strap, and a flattering silhouette that hugs your curves. Whether you're crafting for festivals, beach days, or just casual wear, this pattern offers full customization in length and fit.
Crochet Top
It's beginner-friendly, uses simple stitches, and results in a chic, comfortable top you’ll love wearing. With clear shaping instructions and minimal materials, it’s the ideal crochet project to elevate your wardrobe.
Materials
- 5.5 mm hook
- Weight 4 yarn
- Two stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Creating the Torso Section
- Make a slip knot and chain 30 stitches
- Add one more chain (total 31). Work a single crochet into the second chain from the hook and continue for 30 single crochets
- Chain one and turn your work
- Work 30 back loop only single crochets in each row
- Repeat until the piece wraps tightly around your torso (45 rows suggested)
- Chain one, cut the yarn, and pull it through to finish
Assembling the Torso
- Fold the piece in half and sew the two ends together using a yarn needle
- Tie knots and weave in loose ends
- Turn the piece inside out so the seam is hidden
Creating the Top and Neck Strap
- Put the top on and mark both armpit points with stitch markers
- Insert yarn into the first marker stitch
- Chain two and work half double crochets to the other stitch marker
- Chain two, turn, and continue one half double crochet in each stitch across
- Repeat for a total of 10 rows
Decreasing for the Neck Strap
- Place a stitch marker on the side where decreases will occur
- Stop one stitch early and perform a decrease using half double crochet two together
- For subsequent rows, chain two, turn, skip the first stitch, and continue half double crochets
- Continue decreasing only on one side until 10 stitches remain
Finishing the Neck Strap
- Chain two and work half double crochets across the 10 remaining stitches
- Repeat rows until the strap can comfortably wrap around your neck (85 rows suggested)
- Chain one, cut the yarn, and pull through to secure
- Weave in all loose ends to finish the top
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