Monday 17 July 2017

FREE crochet pattern, V point Halter top, make any size

2021 - PINK AND BLACK HALTER TOP, Make any size.  
Follow these instructions, beginning with the correct length foundation chain, and you can make any size Halter top, perfect summer crochet!
Copyright © 2017, Emi Harrington (Do not give away or sell this pattern, copyright protected.)
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MATERIALS:
Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 6 mm crochet hook
or 100% cotton worsted yarn and a 5.5 mm hook
Yarn needle





INSTRUCTIONS:  See a how to video here:   https://youtu.be/alq2PBdHpMw

PDF PATTERN AVAILABLE ON RAVELRY FOR $1.99:  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2021yt--halter-top

1.  ALL SIZES:  Begin with a foundation chain that
   reaches across the body, from shoulder to
   shoulder.
2.  Double crochet in the 4th stitch from the hook,
    *skip the next stitch, double crochet in the next
    stitch, repeat from* across the row.
3.  Chain 4 and turn, *double crochet in the next chain 1
    space, chain 1, repeat from * across the row.
4.  Repeat step 3.

5.  This design changed to pink yarn.
Mark the center stitch of the row.  Chain 2, double crochet in each chain 1 space and  in
each double crochet stitch up to the center stitch.  In the center stitch make 3 double
crochet, (3 double crochet cluster), double crochet in each remaining stitch of the row.
6.  Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch up to the center double crochet of the 3
double crochet cluster, make 3 double crochet in the center stitch, double crochet in each
remaining stitch of the row.
7.    Repeat step 6 until the halter is the correct size.  Each additional row adds width to the
halter top as well as adding length.

8,  MAKE THE TIES:
       Without fastening off, make the first  back tie:  Chain 2, working UP the side stitches,
       make 2 double crochet in the side of the first stitch, make 1 double crochet in the post of
that same stitch. (4 double crochet stitches to begin the tie.)
 *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in the 3 stitches across the row.  
Repeat from * for 2 more rows.  
Reduce to 2 stitches across the row, and work until the tie is long enough. Fasten off.
Attach yarn on the opposite side of the halter top, and repeat to make an identical tie as
on the other side.


TIE FOR AROUND THE NECK:
Chain 3, double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the 
hook*Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in the next 
stitch.
Repeat from * until the strap is approx. 24 inches 
long. 
Fasten off.
Weave through the top row of stitches on the halter 
top.

END OF PATTERN