SIMPLE V NECK HALTER TOP FREE PATTERN

Learn how to create this gorgeous v-neck halter top. Easy and simple, suitable for beginners. Halter necks seem to be everywhere this summer so why not make one yourself!

note: everything is in UK terms

YOU WILL NEED:

- 3.5mm crochet hook

- approximately 200g of yarn 

- scissors

- yarn needle

- stitch markers

- measuring tape

MEASUREMENTS:

This pattern is written in terms of measurements rather than numbers of rows/stitches to make it more customizable and size-inclusive. I am a size small so you can follow my measurements if that is your size. My measurements are in brackets. The measurements you need to take are detailed below -

• waist - measure the circumference of your waist. If you want the top shorter or longer, measure the circumference around the place where the top will sit once finished
• length of top - measure the distance from where you want the bottom of the top to sit to your underarms
• strap length - once the two front triangles are made, measure the distance from the top of one triangle, round your neck, to the top of the other triangle

ABBREVIATIONS:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

ss = slip stitch

sc2tog = single crochet two stitches together (or a decrease)

METHOD:

refer back to this diagram to avoid confusion

ch to half of waist measurement (13 inches for a size small), ch 1

row 1:

sc into each chain until the last stitch, ch 1, turn

row 2:

sc into each stitch across, ch 1, turn. repeat row 2 until you reach half of the length of top measurement (5 inches for a size small)

row 3:

place a stitch marker halfway across the rectangle you've made. sc in each stitch until you reach the stitch marker. ch 1, turn. 

row 4:

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until the end of the row. ch 1, turn

row 5: 

sc in each stitch until the end of the row, ch 1, turn

repeat row 4 and 5 alternately until you reach a total height of the length of top measurement minus 3.5 inches. (6.5 inches for a size small)

row 6:

if you have just completed a row 5, add another row 4 then stop. if you have just completed a row 4 stop. you should end this section on a row 4. 

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until end of row, ch 1, turn

row 7:

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until end of row, ch 1, turn

repeat rows 6 and 7 until you reach the total height of the length of top measurement (10 inches for a size small)

row 8:

sc in each stitch, turn (you do not need to ch 1 at the end of the row)

repeat row 8 until you reach the strap length measurement (14 inches for a size small). ch 1 and fasten off

row 9:

attach your yarn with a double knot to the centre stitch of the bottom rectangle. ch 1, sc to end of row, ch 1, turn

row 10:

sc in each stitch until end of row, ch 1, turn

row 11:

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until the end of the row. ch 1, turn

repeat rows 10 and 11 alternately until you reach a total height of the length of top measurement minus 3.5 inches. (6.5 inches for a size small)

row 12:

if you have just completed a row 10, add another row 11 then stop. if you have just completed a row 11 stop. you should end this section on a row 11. 

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until end of row, ch 1, turn

row 13:

sc2tog, sc in each stitch until end of row, ch 1, turn

repeat rows 12 and 13 until you reach the total height of the length of top measurement (10 inches for a size small)

row 14:

now you have created both triangles ss the free end of the strap to the other triangle, ch 1, fasten off

row 15:

to start creating the back piece ch to half of waist measurement (13 inches for a size small), ch 1

row 16:

sc in each chain until the end, ch 1, turn

row 17:

sc in each stitch until the end of the row, ch 1, turn. 

repeat row 17 until you reach a height of the top length measurement minus 3.5 inches (6.5 inches for a size small). fasten off leaving a long tail of around 10-12 inches.

row 18: 

turn the top wrong side out. attach the back rectangle to the bottom rectangle at the sides with ss using the long chain you left. fasten off. repeat for the other side (you may need to attach yarn)

weave in ends and you're done!!

i hope you love your new top, please feel free to show me what you've made :)

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