Simple & Stylish Crochet Stringy Halter Top Pattern For Beach Day

This Crochet Stringy Halter Top Pattern is the perfect blend of trendy and handmade charm, offering a stylish, boho-inspired design that's sure to turn heads. With its delicate, stringy details and flattering fit, this top adds a touch of creativity to your wardrobe. Ideal for sunny days, beach trips, or casual outings, it's an easy-to-follow pattern that lets you customize your own unique piece.

Crochet Stringy Halter Top

Materials:

Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (Color: Coffee Bean)
4 mm crochet hook

Cup Creation:

Starting Chain:

Start with a base chain of 22 stitches.

Row 1:

Work in half double crochets (HDC) starting from the second chain from the hook.
HDC in each chain to the end of the row.
At the end of the row, work 3 HDC into the last chain to turn the piece and start working along the opposite side.

Working Opposite Side:

Continuing from the turn, place 1 HDC in each chain of the starting chain on the opposite side, ensuring you have a total of 22 chains here too.
As you work back down, weave in the tail end with the stitches.

Subsequent Rows:

Chain 1 and turn your work.
Starting from the chain next to the chain-1, place 1 HDC in each stitch till you reach the turning chain.

At the turning chain:

For the first corner, place 3 HDCs into the turning chain.
In subsequent turns, before reaching the very last stitch of the corner, increase by working 2 HDC into the second-to-last stitch before the corner, then 3 HDC into the corner, and again 2 HDC into the first stitch as you start down the other side.
Repeat this pattern for a few rows (typically 2-3 more rows) until you achieve the desired width for the cup.

Finishing the Cup:

After obtaining the required width, finish off the cup. If creating two cups (for a halter top), repeat the process for the second cup.

Binding and Straps:

Bottom Portion & Side Edges:

Begin the bottom portion by chaining 1 and work in HDC until 4 chains from the top.
Flip your work at each row, maintaining the pattern and creating a slip stitch in the first two chains of every row to keep the edges neat.

Straps:

For the straps, chain a long enough length to tie comfortably around the neck and back; the video suggests about 100 chains for each strap.

Joining Cups and Adding Center Strap:

Join the two cups at the center with a series of slip stitches or chains, depending on the desired gap between the cups.
Adjust the number of chains to align with the center gap width you prefer.