In need of a new stylish piece you could add to your summer wardrobe? Then consider making this colorful Granny Square Halter Top from Jane Green. It will be a real no-brainer for beginners who have already mastered the basics. Give it a try today!
A Retro-Inspired Summer Staple
The Granny Square Halter Top will be the perfect addition to your summer ensemble, especially if you’re into colorful, vintage styles. It features a granny square construction and a lovely scalloped border that gives the whole design a beautiful, polished look.
The top has a close-fitting cropped cut, open back, and straps tied at the neck, which makes it comfortable to wear during the hot summer weather.
What You’ll Need to Get Started
For this project, go for cotton or cotton blend yarn that will allow your skin to breathe when the temperatures get high outside.
The designer chose YarnArt Jeans, which is 55% cotton and 45% acrylic. This sport-weight yarn provides a bit more stretch than 100% cotton fibers, giving your top more flexibility while still having a good drape.
Follow the upbeat colorway featured in the photos or choose any other color palette that suits your taste.
How This Crochet Top Is Constructed
If you’ve been looking for a project so simple, every beginner could tackle it, this pattern is exactly like this. Its body is made out of a big granny square from which you work up the sides and the neck using double crochets and decreases. The edging is made with a row of shell stitches, and there are two straps at the back and the neck that work as the ties.
How Do I Resize the Top to Fit Me?
The best and easiest way to adjust this crochet halter top is by adding rows to the square (before making the sides). You just need to continue working it until you reach the desired size. The pattern includes instructions for an S size.
