Crochet Strawberry Halter Top Tutorial

The crochet strawberry halter top is an adorable addition to any summer wardrobe! It features vibrant red hues and cute strawberry details that will make you stand out at any outdoor event. This top is not only stylish but also perfect for warm days, keeping you cool and comfortable while you enjoy the sun.

Materials

Lily’s Sugar ‘n Cream in Red (2 skeins), Hot Green (1 skein), and Black (1 skein)
5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Skill Level

Easy+ (must be very familiar with basic crochet stitches)

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know

• ch – chain

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• sc3tog – single crochet 3 together

Approximate Finished Size

Width across the bust: 18″
Length: 14″

Gauge

12 stitches = 4″
12 rows = 4″

Creating the Strawberry Halter Top

Foundation and Rows 1-23

Ch 8

Row 1: (1 sc, 1 dc) all in the 2nd chain from the hook, *skip one stitch (1 sc, 1 dc) in the next stitch* repeat from * to * across to the last 2 stitches, skip one stitch, sc in last (3 dc, 4 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, (1 sc, 1 dc) all in first sc, skip the next dc, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across, sc again in last stitch (this is an increase) (4 dc, 5 sc)

Repeat row 2 to row 23 (each row is increasing)

Rows 24-31

Row 24: ch 1, turn, (1 sc, 1 dc) all in first sc, skip next dc, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch (26 dc, 27 sc)

Repeat row 24 to row 31 (the rows should be the same)

Rows 32-38

Row 32: ch 1, turn, sc3tog over the first 3 stitches, dc in same stitch, skip next dc, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across to the last 3 stitches, sc3tog over last 3 stitches (24 dc, 25 sc)

Repeat row 32 to row 38 (each row is decreasing)

Final Rows 39

Row 39: ch 1, turn, (1 sc, 1 dc) all in first sc, skip next dc, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next sc, skip next dc* repeat from * to * across to the last stitch, 1 sc in last stitch (11 dc, 12 sc)

Do not fasten off

Border

Crochet the crab stitch around the outside border. This is a single crochet stitch but it’s worked in the wrong direction. So instead of inserting hook in the stitch to the left, insert hook in the stitch to the right and work around

Stop on the opposite corner

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Green Trim

Join green to the top corner where the crab stitch ends

Row 1: ch 1, sc in 21 stitches (this should be the opposite corner where the crab stitch ends) (21 sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in same stitch, *skip 1 stitch, 5 dc in next, skip 1 stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across (25 dc, 6 sc)

Fasten off, weave in the ends

Straps

Join red yarn to top corner where the red and green meet, ch 150, fasten off. Repeat for the other corner.

Use your yarn needle to thread straps through the back. Weave in your ends.

Seeds

With black yarn and your yarn needle, sew on the seeds

And you’re finished! I hope you love this fun halter top!