SUMMER HALTER CROP TOP

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KEY & SUPPLIES

Finished Sizes/Measurements: Key:

Small (Under bust 25”, Each cup width 7”) approx. St Stitch
Medium (Under bust 27”, Each cup width 8.5”) approx. Ch Chain
Large (Under bust 28”, Each cup width 9.5”) approx. Sp Space
Sc Single Crochet (US terminology)
NOTE: 1. The under bust band will stretch, so please allow for Hdc Half Double Crochet (US Terminology)
this stretch. I suggest measuring out the under bust band as Dc Double Crochet (US Terminology)
you work on it and adjusting accordingly to your Sl Slip stitch
measurements. Sk Skip stitch
NOTE: 2. If you choose to create a lace up back, you will need WS Wrong Side
to create at least 1 less repeat, you can choose this accordingly RS Right Side
as you make it . {{ }} Total stitches
( ) Additional Sizes – medium & large
Hook: 4mm
The stitches are for size small, for medium & large use
Gauge: 10cm = 19sts x 22rows (Working with Sc Sts) brackets.

Yarn: Heavy DK Weight Yarn NOTE: The photos are for a size Medium crop top
Yarn I used: Knitcraft Cotton Blend

Size Small – x2 100g ball approx.

Size Med – x2/3 100g ball approx.
Size Large – x3/4 100g ball approx.

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UNDER BUST BAND

Row 1: Ch 22, Sc in 2nd Ch from hook, Sc in every Ch. {{21sts}}

Row 2: Ch 1 turn, (does not count as St from here on unless stated), Sc.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as Dc and Ch 1), turn, *Sk Sc, Dc, Ch 1* repeat until 2sts remain, Sk St, Dc in last St.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as Dc), turn, *2 Dc in Ch Sp* Repeat until last Ch Sp, Dc in Ch Sp, Dc in 2nd Ch from prev row.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, Sc in same St, (Ch 3, Sc in 3rd St) x2, Sc, Ch 1, Sc in 2nd St, 2 Sc, Ch 1, Sc in 2nd St, Sc, (Ch 3, Sc in 3rd St) x2, (2nd Sc is in
2nd Ch from prev row).
Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as Hdc), turn, 2 Sc in Ch Sp, Ch 2, 2 Sc in nxt Ch Sp, Hdc in next 2sts, Ch 1, Hdc in next 3sts, Ch 1, Hdc in next 2sts, 2 Sc
in Ch Sp, Ch 2, 2 Sc in nxt Ch Sp, Hdc in 2nd Ch from prev row.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, 3 Sc, Sc in Ch Sp, 4 Sc, Sc in Ch Sp, 3 Sc, Sc in Ch Sp, 4 Sc, Sc in Ch Sp, 2 Sc, Sc in 2nd Ch from prev row. {{21}}
Repeat rows 3 - 7 a total another 15 (16,17) times. NOTE: If you are going to create a lace up back, I would recommend
Next row: Ch 1, turn, Sc until end. (Do not cut yarn yet) completing at leaset 1 less repeat than specified here – it can be more
if you want a more exposed back

Row 5 Row 6 Row 7

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UNDER BUST BAND continued

Under bust band all rows completed

Band Border:
With yarn still attached you will now Sc all the way around the border – start by Ch 1, and Sc in the same St (you will repeat this Sc, Ch 1, Sc
in each corner St). For each repeat (rows 3 – 7), rows 5, 6 & 7 will have 1 Sc and rows 3 & 4 will have 2 Sc in each row. When you reach
beginning, join with Sl St and Fasten off.

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CUPS

Total Sts needed to count for each cup: Small: 31sts (both 62sts) Med: 37sts (both – 74) Large: 43sts (both – 86).
This stage is customisable, you can create a different cup size from the under bust band if needed. I would recommend marking the
sts you will be working on, and see which size would be best suited for you.

With right side facing, mark the centre 2 Sts on your band. You will count away from this point for each cup. Starting with the right
cup join the yarn. We will be working on both cups to begin with, so you will need to work on all the Sts.

Row 1: Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch throughout pattern unless stated), *Sc 10 (12, 14), 2 Sc in nxt St, Sc 9 (11, 13), 2 Sc in nxt
St, Sc 10 (12, 14) * repeat again. {{66, 78, 90}}
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *Sc 10 (12,14), 2 Sc in nxt St, Sc 11 (13, 15), 2 Sc in nxt St, Sc 10 (12, 14) * repeat again, turn. {{70, 82, 94}}

You will now work on the right cup only

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, Sk first Sc, Sc in every St. {{34, 40, 46}}

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CUPS continued

Row 4 – 13 (4 – 16, 4 – 19): Repeat Row 3 {{Ending amount of Sts- 24, 27, 30}}

Row 14 (17, 20): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc 11 (12,14), Sk Sc, Sc in last 11 (13,14) Sts. {{22,
25, 28}}
Row 15 (18, 21): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc 10 (11, 13), Sk Sc, Sc in last 10 (12, 13) Sts. {{20,
23, 26}}

Row 16 (19, 22): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc in every St. {{19, 22, 25}}
Row 17 (20, 23): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc 8 (10, 12), Sk Sc, Sc 9 (10, 11. {{17, 20, 23}}
Row 18 (21, 24): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc in every St. {{16, 19, 22}}
For Small size only: Repeat row 18 until 1 St remains. Fasten off.
Row (22, 25): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc (9, 10), Sk Sc, Sc (8, 10). {{17, 20}}
Row (23, 26): Ch 1, turn, Sk Sc, Sc in every St. {{16, 19}}
For Med and Large sizes only: Repeat row (23,26) until 1 St remains. Fasten off.
Row 17 Row 23 Finished cup

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CUP 2 & EDGING

With wrong side facing, re-join yarn to right side of left cup.

Repeat from row 3 to complete second cup.

Edging:
With right side facing attach yarn to the right corner of under bust band.

Row 1: Ch 1, Sc in same St, Sc along top band, Sc in each row on outside of cup edge, 3 Sc in last St at top of cup, Sc in each row on inside
of both cup edges, 3 Sc in last St at top of 2nd cup, Sc in each row on outside of cup edge, Sc along top band.

Just a note: You need an odd number of Sts from the edge of the band to the top of the first cup on both sides (not including 3 Sc in top of
cup) and an odd number of Sts on each inside edge of the cups.

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EDGING continued

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as Dc), turn 2 Dc, *Ch 1, Dc in 2nd Dc* repeat until you reach the 3sts in the top of the cup, Ch 1, Dc in the middle St,
Ch 1 & Dc in the same St, then continue and repeat ** until you reach the 2sts at the end of the right cup in the middle where the cups
meet, (do not Ch between Dc), Dc in 5th St, then continue and repeat ** until you reach the top of the second cup and do the same as you
did for the top of the first cup, then continue and repeat ** until last 2sts, 2 Dc.

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as St), turn, 2 Sc, *Sc in every St and Ch Sp* repeat until top of cup (Dc, Ch 1, Dc in same St), Sc in St, 2 Sc in
Ch, repeat ** until the cups meet, Sc in next 2 Dc Sts, Sc in nxt Ch Sp, repeat ** until top of next cup (Dc, Ch 1, Dc in same St), Sc in St, 2
Sc in Ch Sp, repeat ** until last 3 Sts, 3 Sc, fasten off.

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FINISHING UP

Connecting Band: ** OPTION 1 – JOINT EDGES Connecting Band: ** OPTION 2 – LACE UP BACK
With right sides facing, join yarn and Sc the two edges together to Join yarn to one of the ends,
join the band.
Ch 1, Sc in same St, *Sc, Ch 1, Sc in 2nd St* repeat until end, fasten
off. Repeat on other side, starting on the same edge, e.g. top or
bottom of bust band.
(Lace up tie instructions on next page)

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STRAPS & TIES

Adding Halter Straps:

Join yarn to the top of one of the cups, Ch 130, Sl St into 2nd Ch
from hook, and Sl St all the way down the Chains. Sl St into the top
of the cup and secure with additional Sl St if necessary and fasten
off. Repeat for the second strap.

Finishing Option 2: Lace Up Back Strap

Ch 350, fasten off. Lace up back as desired.

Weave in any ends and your finished !

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FINISHED TOP

Ta da ! I would love to see your finished top, please send me photos on Instagram tagging me
@homemadebymarcie and using #homemadebymarcie and #summerhaltercrop

If you have any questions about the pattern or spot any error’s please contact me homemadebymarcie@gmail.com
Thank you for trying my pattern J

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