Whether you're planning to make a bralette, halter top, or crochet bikini, this versatile pattern lays the foundation for many stylish DIY pieces. It walks you through every step, from taking your measurements to shaping and customizing your cup size.
Crochet Bra Cup
Using basic stitches like chains and double crochets, this pattern is great for learning and practicing technique while creating a functional and flattering design. With flexibility in yarn and hook size, it's totally adaptable to your unique style and body.
Materials Needed:
- Lightweight yarn (your choice)
- 3.00 mm crochet hook (or size that suits your yarn)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Darning needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Inc = Increase
Step-by-Step Crochet Bra Cup Pattern
Take Measurements
- Measure your underbust.
- Measure from your nipple to underbust.
Make a Slip Knot
- Wrap yarn into an X shape over your finger.
- Pull the yarn through the loop to create a knot.
- Tighten the knot on your hook.
Foundation Chain
- Chain a number of stitches to match the nipple-to-underbust length.
- Example: 3 inches ≈ 13 chains.
- Add 2 extra chains to turn your work.
Row 1 – Base Row
- Double crochet in the 3rd chain from the hook.
- Place a stitch marker in this first double crochet.
- Double crochet once in each chain across (total: 13 dc).
- In the last chain, make 4 additional double crochets (5 total in last chain).
- Mark the middle (3rd) dc of these 5 with a stitch marker.
- Work down the other side of the foundation chain with 1 dc in each stitch (12 dc).
Row 2 – Shaping
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), turn your work.
- Dc in the second stitch.
- Dc in each stitch until you reach the marked center stitch.
- In the center: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
- Mark the ch-2 space as the new center.
- Dc in remaining stitches until end of row.
For Row 3 – Build and Expand
- Ch 3, turn.
- Dc in second stitch.
- Continue dc across to center ch-2 space.
- In ch-2 space: 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc.
- Mark the ch-2 space.
- Dc in all remaining stitches, including top of turning chain.
Continue Rows
- Repeat Row 2 and Row 3, building height and shape.
- Continue until cup width =
(Underbust ÷ 2) ÷ 2, stretched.
Finishing
- Fasten off your yarn.
- Weave in all ends with a darning needle.
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