Create a Stunning Caged Halter Top: A DIY Crochet Tutorial for All Sizes

Let’s Make Something Beautiful Together

Hey there, creative friend! Welcome to a project that’s going to add a little handmade magic to your wardrobe. Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of crochet fashion, and I’m so excited to show you how to make this stunning caged halter top.

This gorgeous top is the perfect blend of boho charm and modern style. With its delicate caged netting, beautiful scalloped edging, and adjustable corset-style back, it’s a piece that looks incredibly impressive – but I promise, it’s totally achievable for a confident beginner!

What I love most about this pattern is that it’s made for all sizes. Whether you’re crafting a tiny top for yourself or a gift for a friend, I’ve got the stitch counts you need. This top is perfect for summer days, music festivals, beach vacations, or just feeling a little extra beautiful at home. So grab your yarn and hook, put on your favorite podcast, and let’s create something you’ll be proud to wear

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn: Any worsted weight or DK yarn (the sample uses a beautiful teal color). One skein (about 200-250g) makes almost a whole bralette!
Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for your yarn (check your yarn label – typically 4.0mm – 5.0mm)
Stitch Markers (highly recommended – you’ll use these a lot)
Scissors
Yarn Needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
inc – increase (in this pattern, usually 3 sc in one stitch)
st – stitch

Part 1: Making the Bra Cups (Make Two)

The bra cups are worked in rows, starting from the bottom point and working upward. We’ll be increasing at the center of each row to create a rounded cup shape.

Foundation Chain by Size

Size	Starting Chain	Total Rows
XS	11	11
S	13	13
M	15	15
L	17	17
XL	19	19

This tutorial demonstrates a size Small (13 chains, 13 rows).

Row 1 (Foundation Row)

Make a slip knot and chain your starting number (for S: ch 13)
Sc into the 2nd chain from the hook
Continue sc all the way down your chain – stop before you reach the last chain
In that very last chain, work 3 sc (all in the same stitch)
Place your stitch marker in the middle stitch of those three – this marks your center increase point for every row!
Continue sc along the opposite side of your foundation chain (weave in your yarn tail as you go)
Check your work: You should have the same number of stitches on both sides of your stitch marker

Row 2

Ch 1, turn your work
Sc into the very first stitch
Continue sc all the way up until you reach your stitch marker
At the stitch marker: Work 3 sc into that same stitch (the marked stitch)
Replace your stitch marker into the middle stitch of those three
Continue sc along the opposite side

Rows 3 through Final Row

Repeat the exact same process for every single row:
- Sc across to the marker
- 3 sc in the marked stitch (replace marker in the middle stitch)
- Sc across the other side