Unique Crochet Caged Halter Top Pattern For All Sizes

This Crochet Caged Halter Top is a fashionable and unique piece of clothing made by crocheting. It is made using one solid color of yarn, which gives it a clean and uniform look. This top features a special textured band at the bottom, adding a playful and stylish twist to its design. The pattern creates a caged effect, making it stand out. It’s a fun choice for those who enjoy wearing distinctive hand-made garments, and you can wear it on sunny days or layer it for different looks.

Crochet Caged Halter Top For All Sizes

Foundation & Row 1:

Start by creating a slip knot.
Chain 13 for a size small (adjust the number of chains based on the size you're making).
Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across until one chain remains.
In the last chain, insert three single crochets.
Place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of these three.
Continue with single crochets along the opposite side of the chain.
Check that you have an equal number of stitches on both sides of the stitch marker.

Row 2 Onwards:

Chain 1 and turn your work.
Start with a single crochet in the very first stitch and continue until you reach the stitch marker.
Insert three single crochets in the marked stitch (repeat this increase in every row).
Replace your stitch marker in the center stitch of the new increase.
Continue with single crochets across the opposite side.
For a small size, repeat these steps for a total of 13 rows (adjust the number of rows based on your size).

Creating the Bra Cups:

Finish the first bra cup and cut the yarn to secure.
Repeat all steps to create a second identical bra cup.
Verify that both cups have the same number of stitches along the sides for symmetry.

Joining Bra Cups & Creating Body:

Lay the bra cups upside down and chain 10 (for the underarm area).
Connect the chain to the last stitch of a bra cup with a single crochet.
Single crochet along the bottom edge of the bra cup, then use a slip stitch to connect the cups.
Continue single crocheting along the second cup and chain 11 to start the body portion.

Body Portion & Scallop Edging:

Chain 1, turn your work, and begin single crocheting, skipping the slip stitch between the cups.
Alternate between chain spaces and double crochets, creating a mesh-like texture.
For the scalloped edge, insert five double crochets in one stitch, skip one, and slip stitch into the next.

Chest Piece & Finishing:

Place stitch markers on both bra cups to start the chest piece.
Use the Double Crochet Chain Space technique across the chest area, connecting and expanding as needed.
Once the chest piece is complete, finish the edges with single crochets for added strength.
Create straps by chaining 81, then slip stitch back down the chain for each strap. Connect to the top.
To complete the top, weave in all tails and create a chain of 180 for a corset-style lace-up back.