Crochet the Daisy Top: A Free & Flirty Bralette Pattern

Part 2: The Finishing Row (Shell Stitch Edge & Straps)

This row creates a decorative edge and forms the top strap. Work this row on one side of the cup first.

For All Sizes: You should have approximately 24 (XS), 26 (S), 31 (M), or 37 (L) stitches on the side you are working on.

1. Ch 1 and turn.
2. Dc in the 3rd dc from the previous row (the center of the 5-dc group).
3. Work 3 more dc in the same stitch. (You now have 4 dc in one stitch – this is the start of your first “shell”).
4. Skip 1 stitch, work 1 sc in the next stitch.
5. Skip 1 stitch, work 4 dc in the next stitch. Skip 1 stitch, work 1 sc in the next stitch.
6. Repeat from * across the top of the cup. The number of shells you make depends on your size (see pattern for exact counts).
7. After placing your last shell, chain until the strap reaches your desired length (approx. 18 inches is standard to tie behind the neck). Fasten off.

Second Cup: Repeat all steps from the Foundation to the DC rows for the second cup. Do NOT work the finishing row yet.
Second Finishing Row: Attach yarn to the opposite bottom corner of the second cup and repeat the Finishing Row steps to create the second strap.

Part 3: Making the Waistband

The waistband is worked directly onto the bottom of the joined cups.

Row 1 (Joining the Cups):

1. Chain 10 (12, 15, 18) for your size.
2. Sc evenly across the bottom edge of one cup. The pattern provides a guide (2 sc in each dc, 1 sc in each hdc, 1 sc in the center top space).
3. Sc into the first dc of the bottom shell stitch on the first cup. Ch 1.
4. Sc into the first dc of the bottom shell stitch on the second cup.
5. Sc evenly across the bottom edge of the second cup.
6. After the last sc, chain 11 (12, 15, 17). You should have approximately 66 (77, 99, 124) stitches.

Rows 2-9: Follow the pattern for Rows 2-9 to build the height and texture of the waistband. These rows create a mesh-like fabric.

• Rows 2, 5, 7: Sc or DC across.
• Rows 4, 6: Create mesh: (Ch 1, skip 1, DC) across.
• Row 8: Creates larger spaces for the daisy lace pattern. Follow the specific instructions for your size carefully.

Rows 10-12 (The Daisy Lace): These rows form the beautiful shell (“daisy”) pattern. Follow the pattern meticulously for your size, as the stitch counts change to create the design. It involves working clusters of 5 or 7 dc (the “daisies”) separated by chain spaces.