Stylish Boho Chic Crochet Buttercup Top Tutorial For Beginners

Make a delicate, beautifully designed garment perfect for warm days and casual outings. This Crochet buttercup top is the ideal piece to add a touch of elegance and comfort to your wardrobe. Its intricate patterns and soft texture make it a standout choice that's both chic and versatile. Whether you're lounging by the beach or attending a summer festival, this top offers a charming blend of style and grace, making it a must-have for any fashion enthusiast. Its simplicity paired with creative design ensures it will be a staple in your collection for years to come.

Crochet Buttercup Top

Materials:

Drops Paris uni color 100% cotton yarn in color 19 (or any 100% cotton yarn).
Barth King Cotton Aron yarn 100% cotton (or similar yarn for a plain white top).
Crochet hook size 4.5 mm.
Scissors.
Stitch markers or earrings to use as stitch markers.

Making the Cups:

Begin with a slip knot.

Chain 14 (for size small) or as many as needed from where the outer edge of the cup should sit to the center of the chest (one extra for turning, so chain 13 + 1).
Turn, skip the first chain and single crochet along the chain for the first row. Chain one and turn work for the second row.
After 13 stitches, single crochet into the side of the last stitch, creating an increase. You will start to shape the cup here. Place a stitch marker in the second stitch of the three.
Continue single crocheting around the chain, repeating the increases at the marker to shape the cup.
Work back and forth, adding three single crochets in the middle marked stitch by inserting the hook between the last two stitches. Move the stitch marker each time to the second of the new three stitches added.
Continue until the cup is the desired size.

Connecting the Cups:

Chain 90 for the back strap on one side.
Attach the cups by single crocheting along the bottom edges of both cups, starting from the outer edge of one cup and working towards the center, joining the cups with a single crochet between them.
After attaching the second cup, chain another 90 for the other back strap.

Securing the Middle:

Slip stitch in the center front where the cups meet for extra sturdiness, if necessary.

Adding the Bottom Detail:

Create the bottom part of the top by working the shell stitch, consisting of 3 double crochets, chain 2, and another 3 double crochets in the same stitch.
Skip 6 stitches between each shell group at the base row. Adjust as needed for symmetry.
Continue in each chain 2 space from the previous row with the same shell pattern.
Repeat for the desired number of rows (e.g., 13 rows were mentioned).

Finishing Edges and Straps:

Work single crochets along the edge of the cups for a clean finish, creating a decrease stitch at the corners.
For the halter straps, create a foundation chain of 60 (or as needed), attach it to the top edge of one cup with a single crochet, and then single crochet along the edge of the cups.