2237 - AZURE HALTER TOP
Copyright © 2018, M. E. Harrington
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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, (See step 1 for yardage.)
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
12 mm crochet hook:
INSTRUCTIONS: video demo here: https://youtu.be/_6vT0bXmYAc
RED HEART YARN: (Big variety)
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Gauge: 3 sc long and 3 sc high = 1 sq. Inch
(Work the bottom section first, then add the top section.)
Step 1: foundation chain should measure as listed in inches, OR, for a custom fit,
foundation chain should wrap around the rib cage,
below the bust.
foundation chain should wrap around the rib cage,
below the bust.
1. 2 - 4 years: chain 62, (20 -21 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx.75 yards)
4 - 6 yrs: chain 68 (22 - 24 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 100 yards)
Chest 26 - 30: chain 74 (26 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 175 yards)
Chest 30 - 34: chain 80 (31 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 250 yards)
Chest 34 - 38: chain 86 (33 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 360 yards)
Chest 38 - 40: chain 92 (36 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 420 yards)
Chest 40 - 42: chain 98 (38 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 445 yards)
Chest 42 - 44: chain 104 (40 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 490 yards)
Chest 44 - 46 : chain 110 (42 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 550 yards)
Chest 46 - 48 : chain 116 (44 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 620 yards)
Chest 48 - 50 : chain 122 (46 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 680 yards)
Chest 50 - 52 : chain 128 (48 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 720 yards)
Chest 52 - 54 : chain 134 (50 inches long)
(Yarn required: approx. 780 yards)
2. Double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook, and each
stitch of the chain. (You will have 1 dc less than the number in
the foundation chain.)
3. Chain 2,* skip the next 2 stitches, 5 double crochet in
the next stitch, (5 dc shellformed),
skip the next 2 stitches,
single crochet in the next,
repeat from * across the row,
ending with a double crochet in the top of the turning chain.
4. Chain 2 and turn, *5 double crochet in the center stitch of the 5
dc shell of the previous row, chain 1,
repeat from * across the row,
ending with a double crochet in the last stitch.
5. Repeat step 4 for 2 or more rows. (1 row for ages 2 - 6.)
6. Picot Edge row:
Chain 2 and turn,* in the center of the next shell make:
3 double crochet, chain 2, slip stitch into the top of the double
crochet (picot formed),
2 double crochet, chain 1;
repeat from * across the row, ending with a dc in the last stitch,
fasten off.
7. Fold the rectangle in half to find the center.
Mark the following number of stitches on
each side of the center mark.
(The row of double crochet is the top, picot edge is the bottom.)
2 - 4 yrs: 30 stitches (15 on each side.)
4 - 6 yrs:: 32 stitches, 16 on each side)
Chest 26 - 30: 34 stitches (17 on each side)
Chest 30 - 34: 36 stitches (18 on each side)
Chest 34 - 38: 42 stitches (21 on each side)
Chest 38 - 40: 46 stitches (23 on each side)
Chest 40 - 42: 52 stitches (26 on each side)
Chest 42 - 44: 54 stitches (27 on each side)
Chest 44 - 46: 56 stitches (28 on each side)
Chest 46 - 48: 58 stitches (29 on each side)
Chest 48 - 50: 60 stitches (30 on each side)
Chest 50 - 52: 64 stitches (32 on each side)
Chest 52 - 54: 68 stitches (34 on each side)
Ergonomic crochet hooks:
8. Attach yarn on either side.
*Chain 1, single crochet in each of the designated stitches
between the marks.
Repeat from * for one more row.
9. All sizes up to Chest 22 - 30 inches:
no increase, go to step 12.
All other sizes: Chain 1 and turn. Single crochet across the row,
making 2 single crochet in every 10th stitch.
( 30-34= 39; 34-38= 46; 38-40 = 50; 40-42= 57; 42-44= 59;
44-46= 61; 46-48=63; 48- 50= 66; 50 -52= 70; 52-54= 74)
10. All sizes above 30 inch chest: Repeat step 9.
(42; 50; 55; 62; 64; 67; 70; 72; 77; 81)
11. Chest 40 - 48, repeat step 9 one more time.
(68; 70; 73; 77; 79; 84; 89)
Chest 52 - 54, repeat step 9 two more times. (92; 97)
12. *Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch across the row.
Repeat from * for:
Child 2 - 4 yrs: 6 more rows
Child 4 - 6 yrs: 7 more rows
Chest 26 - 30: 8 more rows
Chest 30 - 34: 9 more rows.
Chest 34 - 38: 10 more rows.
Chest 38 - 40: 11 more rows.
Chest 40 - 44: 13 more rows.
Chest 44 - 48: 15 more rows.
Chest 48 - 50: 16 (or more) rows (depending on cup size)
Chest 50 - 52: 17(or more) rows (depending on cup size).
Chest 52 - 54: 20 (or more) rows (depending on cup size).
13. Grid top: Chain 3 and turn,
*skip the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1,
repeat from * across the row.
14. Chain 3 and turn, *double crochet in the next chain 1 space,
chain 1, repeat from * across the row.
15. Child 2 - 6 yrs: fasten off.
All other sizes: Repeat step 14 for one more row, fasten off.
Weave yarn ends into the finished work.
Chain 2 cords, one for the neck, and one for the body.
Neck cord: approx. 20 to 40 inches. Pass through the top grid.
Body cord: approx. 45 - 90 inches. Pass through the top row of dc on the bottom section. See the demo for clarification:
If desired, chain a cord of 14 inches,
pass through the center, between the breasts,
from the grid row to the double crochet row of the bottom section,
gather and tie into a bow.
OPTIONAL: Sew bra cups inside the halter.
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