Free Crochet Halter Top Pattern With Shell Stitch

The Kah Halter Top is a lightweight crochet garment designed for warm weather and effortless styling. This pattern creates a flattering halter-style top with structured crochet cups and a flowing shell stitch body that adds movement and softness. It is ideal for summer outfits, beachwear, or layering over swimwear.

Crochet Kah Halter Top

The design allows easy size adjustments by modifying stitch counts, rows, and waist chains, making it suitable for different body shapes. With simple stitches and a clean construction, this halter top balances comfort, style, and versatility while offering options for lining or bra cups for added support.

Materials

Yarn: 1 ball of Círculo Anne cotton yarn approximately 500 meters in the color Hortênsia 2137
Hook: 2.0 mm crochet hook
Other: Scissors, silicone glue, optional lining fabric or bra cups

The Bust Make 2

Start with a foundation chain using 23 chains for size M, 21 chains for size P, or 27 chains for size G
Work half double crochet into the 4th chain from the hook and into each chain across
In the last chain work 2 half double crochet, 2 chains, and 2 half double crochet
Continue half double crochet down the opposite side of the foundation chain
Chain 2, turn, and work half double crochet in each stitch until reaching the center chain space
In the center space work 2 half double crochet, 2 chains, and 2 half double crochet
Continue half double crochet to the end of the row
Repeat this row until you complete 8 total rows for size M

Make a second identical cup
Join both cups at the bottom center using 1 single crochet and 1 chain to secure them together

The Body Skirt Waist

Attach yarn to the bottom corner of one cup and create a chain long enough to fit around the waist
Join the chain to the bottom corner of the second cup to form a full circumference
Work shell stitches along the waist chain using 3 double crochet, 2 chains, and 3 double crochet
Skip 3 chains between each shell along the chain section

Continue the shell pattern along the bottom of the bust, skipping about one row between shells to keep the fabric flat
Join to work in rounds
In each round work 3 double crochet, 2 chains, and 3 double crochet inside the chain space of the shell below
Do not add chains between shells
Repeat rounds until reaching the desired length
Complete approximately 16 rows for a length of about 23 centimeters

Finishing and Straps

Use double strand yarn and attach it to the top of one cup
Crochet 70 chains for each halter strap
Work a row of single crochet along the inner edges of the bust and neckline area for a clean finish