Crochet the Daisy Top: A Free & Flirty Bralette Pattern

Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn: Approximately 250 yards (225 meters) of Worsted Weight (Category 4) yarn. Cotton or a cotton blend is ideal for breathability.
• Crochet Hook: 4mm (US G/6)
• Notions:
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle
  • Stitch Markers (highly recommended for keeping track)

Sizing Guide

This pattern is written for four sizes. Choose based on your standard shirt size or bra cup size:

• XSmall: 32-34A
• Small: 32-34B, 32C
• Medium: 36B, 34-36C, 32-34D, 32DD
• Large: 36D and above, 34DD/DDD and above

Stitch counts for different sizes will be written as: XS (S, M, L)

Gauge

With a 4mm hook: 15 half double crochets (hdc) wide and 13.5 rows high should measure a 4-inch square

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• * *: repeat instructions between asterisks

Pattern Instructions

Part 1: Making the Cups (Make 2)

The cups are worked flat from the center bottom up, increasing to form a rounded shape.

Foundation:

• XS: Chain 8
• S: Chain 8
• M: Chain 9
• L: Chain 9

Row 1: Chain the appropriate number for your size.
Row 2 (Forming the Cup):

1. Ch 1 and turn. This does NOT count as a stitch.
2. Hdc in each chain across.
3. In the very last chain, work 4 more hdc for a total of 5 hdc in that stitch. This will allow you to turn your work and start crocheting along the other side of the starting chain.
4. Hdc in each remaining chain stitch on the other side. You should now have an equal number of stitches on each side of the foundation chain.

Row 3 (Increasing):

1. Ch 1 and turn (does not count as a stitch).
2. Hdc in every stitch until you reach the top of the rounded edge (the cluster of 5 hdc).
3. Work 5 hdc into the 3rd hdc of the 5-hdc group from the previous row.
4. Hdc in each remaining stitch to the end of the row.
5. Repeat Row 3 until you have the required number of hdc rows for your size:
   • XS & S: 6 rows total
   • M: 6 rows total
   • L: 7 rows total

Double Crochet Rows:

1. Now, switch to double crochet (dc) rows.
2. Ch 2 and turn (counts as first dc).
3. Dc in every stitch.
4. When you reach the top of the rounded edge, work 5 dc into the 3rd stitch of the 5-stitch group from the previous row.
5. Dc in each remaining stitch to the end.
6. Repeat these dc rows until you have the required number for your size, or until the cup is 1 row shy of your desired size:
   • XS: 2 rows DC
   • S: 3 rows DC
   • M: 5 rows DC
   • L: 7 rows DC