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About the Crochet Beachcomber Halter Top
This gorgeous summer top is made using a combination of simple stitches, and would look great in any colour to suit your taste. It comes in multiple sizes, ranging from XS to 2XL.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Sidar – Beachcomber in color Sugared Coral
- Weight
- 3 Light Yarn
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
Yarn amount needed:
| Size | Skeins |
|---|---|
| XS | 4 |
| S | 4 |
| M | 5 |
| L | 6 |
| XL | 7 |
| 2XL | 8 |
One skein is 50 grams · 140 meters · 153 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Measured over dc, sc, sc (pattern repeat) stitches crocheted in rows:
18 stitches & 18 rows per 10 cm / 4".
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms (more
details). - All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as
possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes
from person to person. - Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to
make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours! - Make a swatch that measure at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x
4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good
to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if
your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger (more
details). - Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test
your yarn against the gauge (more
details). - At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in
parenthesis. - If wanting to use alternative yarn cotton dk is fine, I suggest trying a I/9 hook (5mm UK) also please be aware that the yardage may be more than stated. My suggested yardage is for sirdar beachcomber yarn.
- CH3 – counts as a stitch, CH1 – doesn’t count as a stitch.
- This pattern is written in size X Small, with Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large listed in parenthesis such as 71 [80, 89, 98, 107, 116]
Sizes and Measurements
| Sizes | Bust | Length under arm – hip |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 71-76 cm / 28-30 inches | 29 cm / 11.5 inches |
| S | 81-86 cm / 32-34 inches | 32.5 cm / 12.75 inches |
| M | 92-97 cm / 36-38 inches | 36 cm / 14 inches |
| L | 100-107 cm / 40-42 inches | 39.5 cm / 15.5 inches |
| XL | 110-117 cm / 44-46 inches | 43 cm / 17 inches |
| 2XL | 122-127 cm / 48-50 inches | 46.5 cm / 18.25 inches |
Schematics
Abbreviations
- ch = chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- dc dec = double crochet decrease
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sc dec = single crochet decrease
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch (es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Crochet Beachcomber Halter Top
Front
Ch 71 [80, 89, 98, 107, 116]
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and in each ch across. Ch1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 3: Sc in each st across. Ch 3 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 4: Dc in each st across. Ch 1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 6: Sc in each st across. Ch 3 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 7-45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75): Repeat rows 4-6 respectively i.e. row of dc, row of sc, row of sc……. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Front Decrease Section
Row 46 (52, 58, 64, 70, 76): Dc dec, dc dec, dc in each st across until 5 sts left, dc dec, dc dec, dc in the last st. Ch1 turn. 65 [74, 83, 92, 101, 110]
Row 47 (53, 59, 65, 71, 77): Sc dec, sc dec, sc in each st across until 4 sts left, sc dec, sc dec. Ch1 turn. 61 [70, 79, 88, 97, 106]
Row 48 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78): Repeat row 47….. 57 [66, 75, 84, 93, 102]
Row 49 (55, 61, 67, 73, 79): Repeat row 46….. 53 [62, 71, 80, 89, 98]
Row 50 (56, 62, 68, 74, 80): Repeat row 47….. 49 [58, 67, 76, 85, 94]
Row 51 (57, 63, 69, 75, 81): Repeat row 47….. 45 [54, 63, 72, 81, 90]
Row 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82): Repeat row 46….. 41[50, 59, 68, 77, 86]
Row 53 (59, 65, 71, 77, 83): Repeat row 47….. 37 [46, 55, 64, 73, 82]
Row 54 (60, 66, 72, 78, 84): Repeat row 47….. 33 [42, 51, 60, 69, 78]
Row 55 (61, 67, 73, 79, 85): Repeat row 46….. 29 [38, 47, 56, 65, 74]
Row 56 (62, 68, 74, 80, 86): Repeat row 47….. 25 [34, 43, 52, 61, 70]
Row 57 (63, 69, 75, 81, 87): Repeat row 47….. 21 [30, 39, 48, 57, 66]
Row 58 (64, 70, 76, 82, 88): Repeat row 46…..17 [26, 35, 44, 53, 62]
Row 59 (65, 71, 77, 83, 89): Repeat row 47…..13 [22, 31, 40, 49, 58]
Row 60 (66, 72, 78, 84, 90): Repeat row 47…..9 [18, 27, 36, 45, 54] if making size XS this is your last row! Fasten off.
Row – – (67, 73, 79, 85, 91): Repeat row 46….. – – [14, 23, 32, 41, 50]
Row – – (68, 74, 80, 86, 92): Repeat row 47….. – – [10, 19, 28, 37, 46] if making size S this is your last row! Fasten off.
Row – – (- -, 75, 81, 87, 93): Repeat row 47….. – – [- -, 15, 24, 33, 42]
Row – – (- -, 76, 82, 88, 94): Repeat row 46….. – – [- -, 11, 20, 29, 38] if making size M this is your last row! Fasten off.
Row – – (- -, – -, 83, 89, 95): Repeat row 47….. – – [- -, – -, 16, 25, 34]
Row – – (- -, – -, 84, 90, 96): Repeat row 47….. – – [- -, – -, 12, 21, 30] if making size L this is your last row! Fasten off.
Row – – (- -, – -, – -, 91, 97): Repeat row 46….. – – [- -, – -, – -, 17, 26]
Row – – (- -, – -, – -, 92, 98): Repeat row 47….. – – [- -, – -, – -, 13, 22] if making size XL this is your last row! Fasten off.
Row – – (- -, – -, – -, – -, 99): Repeat row 47….. – – [- -, – -, – -, – -, 18]
Row – – (- -, – -, – -, – -,100): Repeat row 46….. – – [- -, – -, – -, – -, 14] if making size 2XL this is your last row! Fasten off.
Back
Ch 71 (80, 89, 98, 107, 116)
Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, and in each ch across. Ch1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 2: Sc in each st across. Ch1 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 3: Sc in each st across. Ch3 turn. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114]
Row 4-45 (51, 57, 63, 69, 75): Repeat rows 1-3 respectively i.e. row of dc, row of sc, row of sc……. 69 [78, 87, 96, 105, 114] Fasten off
Here is where I would sew the front and back section together, by using a whip stitch.
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For sizes XS, S & M instructions will be in (**)
For sizes L, XL & 2XL instructions will be in [**]
Find the centre stitch of the last row and place a stitch marker.
Count (12) [15] stitches to one side, place a stitch marker.
Count (11) [14] stitches to the other side, place a stitch marker.
You should now have 3 stitch markers along the top row, (24 stitches) [30 stitches]
Join yarn in right hand stitch marker. Ch 3.
Row 1: Dc in each st across. Ch1, turn. (24) [30]
Row 2: Sc dec, sc in each st across, sc dec in last two sts. Ch 1 turn. (22) [28]
Row 3: Sc dec, sc in each st across, sc dec in last two sts. Ch 3 turn. (20) [26]
Row 4: Dc dec, dc in each st across, until 3 sts remain, dc dec, dc in the last st. Ch 1 turn (18) [24]
Row 5-10: Repeat rows 2-4 respectively, until (6) [10] stitches remain, DO NOT FASTEN OFF YET.
Straps
Ch1
Row 1: Sc in next (3 sts) [5 sts], Ch1 turn.
Repeat this for approximately 35 rows? But I would suggest trying the top on, and stop when you’re happy. Take note of the row count!, fasten off, leaving enough yarn to sew the strap.
For the other strap…….
Join yarn in the (4th st) [6th] and repeat the steps for the first strap, making sure both straps have the same number of rows!
Sew both straps to your top, sew in ends & enjoy!
Fasten off & cut yarn.
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