Let's spin that yarn again, but this time, let's make it sparkle! Picture this: You, a crochet hook, a rainbow of yarns at your fingertips, and the power to whip up the coolest top you've ever worn. Sounds like a dream, right? But guess what, it’s totally doable!
Crochet Basic Top
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in three colors (white, light pink, darker pink)
- 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Bobby pins or stitch markers (recommended for beginners)
Cup Size:
- The example is made to fit a size 32D.
- Starting chain length varies based on size: from the middle of the chest to the bottom of the desired cup size.
- For a 32D, start with 15 chains, making a total of 14 rows for each cup.
- Adjust the chain count and rows as needed for different sizes.
Pattern Instructions:
Starting the Cups:
Beginning:
- Make a slip knot with white yarn and chain 15 (adjust the number based on cup size).
Row 1:
- Chain one more, then single crochet into the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. You should have 14 single crochets.
- Chain one, turn your work.
Row 2:
- Single crochet in each stitch until the last stitch. In the last stitch, make three single crochets. Use a stitch marker to mark the middle stitch of these three.
- Now working on the other side, single crochet in each chain back down to the start.
- Repeat the process of adding three single crochets in the last stitch (which was the first stitch on the other side), marking the middle one, and single crocheting down the side.
Color Changes (Every Two Rows):
To Light Pink:
- Attach the light pink yarn using a standing single crochet and crochet over the tail ends as you go, weaving them in. Repeat the established pattern for two rows.
To Darker Pink:
- Change to the darker pink yarn in the same way and continue the pattern for two more rows.
- Repeat these color changes every two rows until you have a total of 14 rows.
Connecting the Cups:
- After completing both cups, turn them inward towards each other, with the front sides up.
- Using the light pink yarn, attach it to the bottom right corner of one cup.
- Single crochet across the bottom, creating a strap at the top corner, then continue across the edge of the first cup.
- Connect the cups by single crocheting across the top, making sure to merge them with a single crochet in the mid-stitches.
- Continue with the strap on the other side and single crochet down the second cup, connecting it to the first.
Bottom Edge:
Chain Extension:
- At the bottom of the connected cups, chain 10 (or more for a wider fit), then single crochet back towards the cups, effectively extending the bottom edge.
- Continue single crocheting across the bottom of the cups, adding another chain extension of 10 on the other side.
- Single crochet back along the chain to complete the edge.
Final Steps:
- To finish the edging, single crochet around the entire bottom edge, adding two single crochets in each corner to maintain a smooth curve.
Back Strap:
- For the closure, chain 180 (adjust length as needed), then single crochet back along the chain for a sturdy strap. Attach this strap to the back of the top, weaving it through the edge extensions for adjustability.
Conclusion:
- Weave in any remaining ends with a yarn needle for a clean finish.
- The final product should have a criss-cross back strap effect and fitted cups, customized to the size you started with.
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