The fabulously colorful palette used for this Simple Crop Top crochet pattern by Carrie Chambers complements its simple design. It features an on-trend, cropped cut and halter neck tie straps, making it a go-to summer piece. Add it to your wardrobe and wear it for a picnic, a stroll to the beach, or a music festival. It’ll look gorgeous when paired with high-waisted pants or skirts.
Yarn & Tools You’ll Need
If you’ve been looking for a quick summer project that requires minimal materials, this crochet halter top pattern is it! To finish it, you need some worsted-weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. Cotton fibers are an excellent option as they will ensure a nice stitch definition and a light, airy fabric.
This project is also a great stash-buster. The multicolored striped design makes it perfect for using up leftover yarn from your stash. Prefer neutral colorways? You can go for just two different shades or keep things even more basic using only one color.
Stitches and Techniques You’ll Learn
This Simple Crop Top crochet pattern is the best project for first-time garment makers! All you need to know to be able to make it is a few basic stitches, so every beginner will tackle it with ease. The halter top is backless, meaning you will work up just the front panel.
Moreover, if you’ve never tried any colorwork before, this project will teach you how to change colors in crochet.
How to Crochet This Simple Crop Top
This bright crochet crop halter top is worked from the bottom up. First, you will make a foundation chain and then continue crocheting its body with half double crochets. After completing 14 rows, you will start decreasing stitches to shape the halter neckline.
To give your garment a nice, clean look, work single crochets all the way around the top. Finally, you will chain four straps – two for the neck and two for the back.
How to Customize the Fit
The designer provides helpful tips on how to achieve the perfect fit for your halter. The sample seen in the photos is small/medium size and has a foundation chain of 57.
To make this top wider, you need to increase the number of chain stitches until it’s long enough to run from one side of your rib cage to the other. Similarly, if you want it narrower, simply reduce stitches in your foundation chain.
