Crochet Sunrise Bralette

The Crochet Sunrise Bralette is a delightful addition to any wardrobe, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian charm to your outfit. With its intricate crochet detailing and cheerful colors reminiscent of a beautiful sunrise, this bralette is both stylish and fun to wear. Whether you're pairing it with high-waisted jeans for a casual day out or layering it under a sheer blouse for a night out, this versatile piece will surely make you feel confident and beautiful. So, go ahead and embrace the sunny vibes with this adorable Crochet Sunrise Bralette!

Materials Needed:

• Measuring Tape
• CYC Level 3 yarn – DK weight
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Scissors

Gauge:
The gauge for this pattern should be made to practice the desired tension. This will help keep your bra cups accurately sized. Please do not skip this part. This pattern follows a 20st x 10 row gauge for a 4 inch square.

Sizes:

All sizes under the gorgeous sun  this tutorial is fully customizable and I am going to walk you through how to alter your crochet top to fit you perfectly.
Note: Because this pattern is done in a tutorial method, there will be no portion for final stitch count.

Pattern Notes:

• Because this pattern is done in a tutorial method, there will be no portion for final number of stitches per row.
• The ch 2 in each row serves as a dc and is a turning chain.
• The cups are made in back and forth rows, the end of row stitches should create a straight bottom where the bottom of the cup is.

Bralette cups (make 2)

To start, we need to figure our two values (n and n2)

Measuring the distance from under your breast to just above the nipple or mid section of your breast.

For me this number is around 3 inches.

Now you take the number, divide it by 4, then multiply that by 20.

For me this will look like 3 divided by 4 = .75 x 20 = 15.

The number will be the amount of stitches (n) you are going to chain to start the bralette cup.

for the second value minus 2 from n and you are going to get n2. (n-2=n2)

Chain n + 2.

Row 1: dc into the third ch from the hook. Dc in each ch down the row until the last ch (this is the first ch made at the beginning of the row, from here on I will refer to this point as tip). 2 dc – ch – 2dc into the last ch. dc into each ch going down the other side of the row.

Row 2: ch 2 (serves as first dc), dc into each st until tip. 2dc – ch – 2dc in tip. dc in each st down the her side of the row.

Row 3: ch 2, dc, 2 dc into next st. *dc, dc, 2 dc. Repeat from * until you reach the tip. 2 dc – ch – 2 dc into the tip. Repeat from * around end of the row.

You are going to repeat this pattern and let it grow until you each your desired coverage level.

Next section is going to be the midsection of the cups. Continue along without cutting your yarn, you are working on the side of the cup.

Row 1: ch 1, sc into the next st, sc into each stitch until you reach a total of n2 stitches.

Row 2: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row.

Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st until the last 2 sts, sc2tog.

Row 4: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row

Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st until the last 2 sts, sc2tog.

Row 6: ch 1, sc into each st until end of the row.

Repeat row 6 until it reaches the mid section of your rib cage. To do so, try the cup on and see where the flap end. Add or take out rows as needed.

Fasten off

Take both cups and seam the mid sections together.

Last part of the cups is the side section.

Attach yarn to the bottom part of the opposite side of the cup

Row 1: ch 1, sc into the next st, sc into each stitch until you reach a total of n2 stitches.

Row 2: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row.

Row 3: ch 1, sc in each st down the row.

Row 4: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row.

Row 5: ch 1, sc in each st down the row.

Row 6: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row

Row 7: ch 1, sc in each st down the row.

Row 8: sc2tog, sc into each st down the row

Row 9: ch 1, sc in each st down the row.

Row 10: sc2tog, sc in each st down the row.

Row 11: ch 1, sc in each st down the row until last 2 sts. sc2tog.

Repeat Rows 10 and 11 respectively until one st remains.

Fasten off and repeat on the side of the other cup.

Take both cups and seam the midsections together.

Lace Portion:

To begin the lace portion, take the tape measure and measure around your body at the bottom of your breast where the rest of the top will fall.

For example, my measurement was 36.

Next, take the bralette part that you just made and measure it from end to end.

My measurement was 26.5.

Subtract the second value from the first. Mine would be 9.5.

Take the number, divide it by 4, then multiply it by 20. Let’s call this number n3.

In my case my n3 would be 47.5. I chose to round down to 47. If you want to round up, you do you

Attach yarn to one end of the bralette.

chain n3, sl st to the other end of the bralette. Turn the piece upside down and now you are going to start working in the round, so slip stitch to end each round.

Round 1: Ch 2, dc into each ch st. dc across the bottom of the bralette. For this part, you need to space your stitches evenly and end with a total number of stitches that is divisible by 6. (for me I had a total of 168)

Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st.

Round 3: ch 1, sc, *skip 3 sts, 9 dc into the next st, skip 3 sts, sc. Repeat from * until the end of the round.

Round 4: ch 6, sc into the 5th dc in the shell below, ch 3, dc into sc below. *ch 3, sc into the 5th dc in the shell below ch 3, dc into sc below. Repeat from * until end of the round.

Round 5: ch 3, 3dc into the ch space below. *ch 1, 3dc into the ch space below. Repeat from * until end of the round.

Round 6: ch 1, sc into next st. * 9 dc into the ch 1 below, sc into next ch 1. Repeat from * until end of the round.

Repeat rounds 4-6 until desired length.

Fasten off.

Bralette Straps

Now for the final part, how exciting! Before beginning to make the straps, single crochet around the entire top of the bralette for a clean finishing.

You may need help with the measurements for this part.

To get an accurate measurement, try on your bralette and fix it to fit as you please. Have someone measure the strap lengths measuring from the tip of the bralette, over the shoulder, and down to wear you want to attach it to the back. I had my straps run straight down, you can do the same or even measure to make criss-cross straps.

My strap measurements were 17 inches.

To make the strap I chose to do a single crochet foundation stitch. You can find the stitch tutorial online.

When making straps, you must consider than straps will stretch from the weight of the garment and gravity as it drapes over the body. To get an accurate fit, continue with the foundation chain until it reaches the strap measurement WHEN stretched.

Sew the straps in place, and you’re done!