The Celeste Multiway Crochet Top is a stylish and versatile garment designed for creative styling and a fully adjustable fit. Built from simple triangular cups and long wraparound straps, this top can be worn in multiple ways including halter, criss cross, and front wrap styles. The pattern is measurement based, making it easy to customize for different body shapes and bust sizes without complex math.
Crochet Celeste Multiway Top
With the option to add a delicate mesh detail or keep it solid for more coverage, the Celeste top works beautifully as a summer crop top, festival piece, or beachwear essential. Its minimal construction and flexible design make it ideal for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
Materials
- Light worsted weight or cotton blend yarn
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
The Cups Make 2
- Start with a slip knot and chain a length that matches the measurement from the bottom of your breast to the nipple, usually 13 to 17 chains
- Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and in each chain across
- In the last chain work 2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet to form the cup point
- Continue working double crochet down the opposite side of the foundation chain
- Turn your work and chain 3
- Work one double crochet in each stitch until reaching the chain 1 space at the peak
- Into the peak work 2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet
- Continue double crochet stitches down the other side
- Repeat this row until the cup fully covers the breast, about 7 to 8 rows for a small size
Joining and Bottom Band
- Place the two cups side by side with right sides facing up
- Attach yarn at the bottom corner of one cup
- Work single crochet evenly across the bottom edges of both cups to join them
- Continue working additional rows of single crochet or double crochet to create the desired band width
Mesh Lace Detail Optional
- Chain 4 which counts as a double crochet and chain 1
- Skip one stitch and double crochet in the next stitch
- Repeat this pattern across the row for a light mesh effect
Straps and Multiway Design
- Attach yarn to the chain 1 space at the top of each cup
- Chain 100 to 120 stitches to form long top straps and fasten off
- Attach yarn to the outer bottom corners of the band
- Chain 150 to 200 stitches to create long wraparound straps for multiway styling
How to Wear
- Cross the top straps over the chest and tie behind the neck
- Tie the top straps behind the neck and wrap the bottom straps around the waist
- Bring the long bottom straps to the front and tie under the bust for a front wrap look
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