Crochet Halter Top Tutorial

Introduction

• Crystal Everdeen shares a beginner-friendly tutorial on how to crochet a halter top.
• If you are a complete beginner, check the linked "Crochet for Beginners" video first.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Size 4, 100% acrylic (you can use any yarn you like).
• Hook: Size 5 mm (use a larger hook for thicker yarn, smaller for thin yarn).

Starting the Project

1. Make a Slip Knot
2. Chain: Make a chain long enough to cover from one side of the rib cage to the other.
   • Example: Crystal chains 72 chains for size XS-S.
3. Reference Your Body: Adjust the number of chains based on your own measurements.

Choosing the Stitch

• Half Double Crochet (HDC): Used for the halter top.
  • Technique: Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through last three loops.
• Single Crochet (SC): Tighter but stiffer.
  • Technique: Insert into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through last two loops.
• Double Crochet (DC): Softer but more open.
  • Technique: Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through last two loops.
• Crystal prefers HDC for a balance between tightness and flexibility.

Creating the Body of the Halter Top

1. First Row: HDC into each chain.
2. Subsequent Rows:
   • Always go into the last stitch of the row.
   • Chain one and flip the project.
   • HDC into the first stitch of the new row.
   • Repeat for a total of 5 rows.

Decreasing for the Halter Shape

• After 5 rows, you'll start decreasing:
  • Chain one, flip, HDC into the first stitch, skip the second stitch, HDC into the third stitch, and continue normally.
  • This shapes the project into a triangular form.

Continue Crocheting

• Keep decreasing at the beginning of each row until the neckline is the desired size.
• The project will gradually curve inward.

Creating the Straps

1. First Strap:
   • Chain 150 (adjust based on personal fit).
   • Slip stitch back over the chain for added comfort and thickness.
2. Second Strap:
   • Repeat the chain and slip stitch process.

Attaching the Straps

• Lace each strap through the top, middle, and bottom points of the halter top.
• Ensure even spacing when attaching straps on both sides.

Finishing Up

• Cut the yarn and secure the project.
• If HDC is too revealing, consider sewing a layer of fabric underneath or wearing something under it.

Additional Resources

• Written patterns available on Crystal's blog.
• Links to previous tutorials and materials in the description box.

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