How To Crochet A Bralette Pattern & Tutorial

Crocheting a bralette is a rewarding project that combines both art and skill, offering a personalized touch to your wardrobe. This tutorial is designed to guide beginners and seasoned crocheters alike through the process of creating a custom bralette pattern. By detailing step-by-step instructions from selecting the right materials to completing the final stitches, we aim to make the experience enjoyable and fruitful

How To Crochet A Bralette Pattern & Tutorial

Whether you're looking to fashion a unique piece for yourself or as a gift for someone special, this guide will provide you with all the necessary tools and techniques to craft a beautiful, hand-made bralette.

Gather Materials:

Category 4 yarn, 120 g (265 yards)
5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Stitch markers
Tape measure

Front Panel:

Start with a slip knot and chain an odd number, forming the bottom of the front panel.
Chain one, then execute a Suzette stitch: single and double crochet into the second chain from the hook.
Skip the next stitch, repeat the single and double crochet in the next chain, continue until two chains remain.
End the row with an increase by skipping the next chain and performing a single, half double, and double crochet into the last chain.
Chain one, turn your work, and place a stitch marker into the increased end.
Repeat these steps (steps 2.2 to 2.4) until the front panel width matches the base of your neck.
Continue creating Suzette stitch rows to achieve the desired neckline depth, placing the first row at your underbust.

Decrease and Shoulder Formation:

Upon reaching the desired neckline depth, decrease by stitching three double crochets together.
Alternate the previous step with a row of consistent stitches until only three stitches remain.
Chain two, turn, perform a decrease of three half double crochets, chain one, and cut the yarn.
For the opposite side, mirror these steps but start with a decrease of two half double crochets.

Back Panel and Shoulder Connections:

Create a back loop slip stitch row without increases or decreases.
Repeat until the piece stretches suitably from mid underarm to the side of the neck base.
Chain up to the top of your shoulder, perform a slip stitch into each chain, followed by back loop half double and back loop slip stitches until reaching the width of the base of your neck.
Ensure the rows match the other underarm portion of the back panel, chain one, and cut the yarn.

Seaming:

Seam the sides of the front and back panels using an outside loop slip stitch seam.
Seam the shoulders with a combination of slip stitch, half double crochet, and another slip stitch.