Free Crochet Halter Top Pattern With Ruffle Hem

The Brisa crochet halter top is a light and airy design perfect for warm weather, beach days, and summer layering. This pattern focuses on structured triangular cups combined with a soft ruffled lower section, creating a flattering silhouette that feels both comfortable and stylish.

Crochet Halter Top

Designed with an open stitch pattern, the top allows for easy customization in length, cup size, and strap style, making it adaptable for different body shapes and preferences. Whether worn casually with high-waisted shorts or styled as a beach cover top, this project offers versatility while remaining beginner-friendly for those familiar with basic crochet stitches.

Cups

Start with a magic ring
Chain 3 to count as the first double crochet
Work 2 double crochets
Chain 2
Work 3 double crochets
Chain 1
Work 3 double crochets
Chain 2
Work 3 double crochets

Chain 1
Work 3 double crochets
Chain 2
Work 3 double crochets
Chain 1
Close the round with a slip stitch into the third chain to form a triangular base
Slip stitch to the nearest corner space
In each corner space, work 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets
In each side space, work 3 double crochets separated by 1 chain
Repeat this structure for each round
Work a total of 6 rounds for size medium
Add more rounds for larger sizes or fewer rounds for smaller sizes
Fasten off after finishing the first cup
For the second cup, do not fasten off
Place both cups with right sides facing and join them together at the center bottom edge

Bottom Border

Attach yarn at the bottom corner of the joined cups
Work 3 double crochets into each space along the bottom edge
Separate each group with 1 chain
Chain 3 and turn
Work 1 double crochet in each stitch across
When reaching a chain space, work 3 double crochets into that space to create a gentle ruffle
Continue with straight rows of double crochet without increases
Work until the desired length is reached

Finishing Edges

Work around the entire piece using 1 single crochet, 1 chain, skip 1 stitch
Apply this edging along the sides and bottom border
Along the top edges of the cups, work single crochet stitches only for a clean finish

Straps

Create the waist ties by working narrow rows of 2 double crochets or by chaining to the desired length
Attach yarn to the top corner of each cup
Work narrow rows of 2 double crochets to form the neck straps
Continue until the straps are long enough to tie comfortably behind the neck