Crochet a Chic Summer Halter Crop Top

Hello, sunshine! Are you ready to create the perfect wardrobe staple for those warm, sunny days? Today, we’re diving into a gorgeous and flattering Summer Halter Crop Top. This pattern is all about customization, allowing you to create a top that fits your unique style and body perfectly. Whether you prefer a classic connected back or a trendy lace-up detail, we’ve got you covered.

There’s something incredibly rewarding about making your own clothes. You get to choose the color, the fit, and the little details that make it uniquely yours. This halter top is designed to be both stylish and comfortable, with a supportive under bust band and cute cup detailing. It’s the perfect project to showcase a beautiful, soft cotton or cotton-blend yarn.

This pattern is labeled for confident beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to follow a detailed guide. We’ll be working primarily with single crochet, double crochet, and half double crochet stitches. Don’t be intimidated by the shaping—we’ll walk through each step together, from the band to the cups and the finishing edges.

So, pick out your favorite yarn color, find a cozy spot to sit, and let’s crochet a summer essential that you’ll love to wear

Materials & Tools You’ll Need

Yarn: 2-4 x 100g balls of a Heavy DK Weight yarn (The pattern uses a cotton blend).
- Size Small: ~2 balls
- Size Medium: ~2-3 balls
- Size Large: ~3-4 balls
Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm
Notions:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers

Gauge & Finished Size

Gauge: 10 cm = 19 stitches x 22 rows in single crochet (sc).
Finished Measurements (Approximate):
- Small: Under bust 25”, Each cup width 7”
- Medium: Under bust 27”, Each cup width 8.5”
- Large: Under bust 28”, Each cup width 9.5”
Note: The under bust band is designed to stretch. Measure it against your body as you work to ensure a perfect, comfortable fit.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip stitch
sp: space
st(s): stitch(es)
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side

The Crochet Pattern: Summer Halter Top

Part 1: The Under Bust Band

The band is worked in rows to create a long, stretchy strip. Instructions are given for size Small, with Medium and Large sizes in parentheses ().

Row 1: Chain 22. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. (21 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn (this ch-1 never counts as a stitch). Sc in each st across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc + ch-1), turn. Sk next sc, dc in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * across until 2 sts remain. Sk next st, dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn. *Work 2 dc into the next ch-1 sp.* Repeat from * across until the last ch-1 sp. Work 1 dc in the last ch-1 sp, then 1 dc in the 2nd ch of the beginning ch-3 from the previous row. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the same st. (Ch 3, sc in the 3rd st) twice. Sc in next st. Ch 1, sc in the 2nd st. 2 sc. Ch 1, sc in the 2nd st. Sc in next st. (Ch 3, sc in the 3rd st) twice. The last sc is worked into the 2nd ch from the previous row’s beginning chain. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), turn. Work 2 sc in the next ch sp. Ch 2. Work 2 sc in the next ch sp. Hdc in the next 2 sts. Ch 1. Hdc in the next 3 sts. Ch 1. Hdc in the next 2 sts. Work 2 sc in the next ch sp. Ch 2. Work 2 sc in the next ch sp. Hdc in the 2nd ch from the previous row. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Work 3 sc. Sc in the next ch sp. Work 4 sc. Sc in the next ch sp. Work 3 sc. Sc in the next ch sp. Work 4 sc. Sc in the next ch sp. Work 2 sc. Sc in the 2nd ch from the previous row. (21 sts)
Repeat: Repeat Rows 3 through 7 another 15 times for Small, 16 for Medium, or 17 for Large.
Final Row: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. Do not fasten off yet.

Band Border:
With the yarn still attached, you will now work a border of sc around the entire band. Start by ch 1, and work 1 sc in the same st. In each “corner” stitch, work (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc). For the rows along the side: work 1 sc for each of Rows 5, 6, and 7, and 2 sc for each of Rows 3 and 4. When you reach the beginning, join with a sl st and fasten off.