Helping our users. ​Crochet Crop Top with Fringe.

You’ll need:

Caron Simply Soft Yarn;

Crochet hook 5 mm;

Scissors;

Tapestry needle.

Stitches control: 13 sts x 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Size: XS, S, M, L, XL.

Instructions

Cups

Make two.

Ch 2 at start of each row does not count as a stitch.

Extra Small Cup:

Fits: 32A, 34A, 32B

Finished cup should measure 5″- 5.5” approx

Ch 9

Row 1: Dc into 3rd ch from the hook and into the next 5 chain stitches, (2 Dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side of the chain, (there will be 8 st each side of the ch1 space)

Row 2: Ch2 and turn, dc into next 8 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 8 down other side, (9 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 9 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 9 down other side (10 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 10 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 10 down other side (11 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 5: ch2, turn, hdc into next 11 st, (hdc, ch1, hdc) into ch1 sp, hdc 11 down other side (12 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

For small cup:

Fits: 36A, 34B, 36B, 32C, 34C, 32D

Finished cup should measure 6″- 6.5” approx.

Ch 11

Row 1: dc into 3rd ch from the hook and into the next 7 chain stitches, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc 8 stitches down the other side of the chain, (there will be 10 st each side of the ch1 space)

Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc into next 10 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 10 down other side, (11 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 11 st, ( dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 11 down other side (12 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 12 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 12 down other side (13 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 13 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 13 down other side (14 stitches each side of the ch1 space)

For medium cups,

Fits: 34C, 32D, 34D, 36D, 32DD

Finished cup should measure 7″- 7 ½” approx.

Ch 13

Row 1: dc into 3rd ch from the hook and next 9 chain stitches, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain. Then dc 10 stitches down the other side of the chain. There will be 12 st each side of the ch1 space

Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc 12 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 12 down other side, (13 stitches each side)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 13 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 13 down other side (14 stitches each side)

Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 14 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 14 down other side (15 stitches each side)

Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 15 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 15 down other side (16 stitches each side)

Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side (17 stitches each side)

For large cups,

Fit: 36C, 32D, 34D, 36D, 32DD, 38C

Finished cup should measure 8” – 8.5”

Ch 15

Row 1: dc into 3rd st from the hook and next 11st, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side. There will be 14 st each side of the ch1 space

Row 2: Ch2 and turn, dc 14 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 14 down other side, (15 stitches each side)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 15 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 15 down other side (16 stitches each side)

Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side (17 stitches each side)

Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 17 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 17 down other side (18 stitches each side)

Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 18 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 18 down other side (19 stitches each side)

Row 7: ch2, turn, dc into next 19 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 19 down other side (20 stitches each side)

For extra large cups,

Fit: 36D, 38C or larger

Finished cup should measure 9” – 9.5” approx.

Ch 17

Row 1: dc into 3rd st from the hook and next 13st, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side, there will be 16 st each side of the ch1 space

Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side, (17 stitches each side)

Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 17 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 17 down other side (18 stitches each side)

Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 18 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 18 down other side (19 stitches each side)

Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 19 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 19 down other side (20 stitches each side)

Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 20 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 20 down other side (21 stitches each side)

Row 7: ch2, turn, dc into next 21 st, (dc, ch1, dc)into ch1 sp, dc 21 down other side (22 stitches each side)

Repeat extra rounds if necessary to make the cup larger.

Bodice

Extra Small: Waist size 25.” Ch48+1 (this makes a 16.5”crocheted bodice) approx.

Small: Waist size 28.” Ch 56+1 (this makes a 18.5” crocheted bodice) approx.

Medium: Waist size 30.” Ch 64+1 (this makes a 19.5” bodice) approx.

Large: Waist size 34.” Ch 72+1 (this makes a 22” bodice) approx.

Extra Large: Waist 37.” Ch 80+1 (this makes a 24.5” bodice) approx.

Once you have chained the required amount from the sizing information above follow this pattern. It is the same for all sizes.

Row 1: SC into the 2nd chain from the hook. SC all the way across to the end. Ch 2 and turn.

Row 2: HDC across to the end of the row.

Row 3: Ch 4, skip 3 stitches. (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in the next stitch. Ch 1, skip the next 3 stitches, 1 dc in the next, **Ch 1, skip next 3 stitches, then (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in the next stitch. Ch1, skip next 3 stitches, and make 1 dc in the next stitch** Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row. When you arrive at the last stitch ch1 and make 1 dc.

Row 4: Ch 5, then work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into the ch2 space of the shell from the previous round. **Ch1 and make 1tr into the top of the dc of the previous round, ch1, then work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into the ch2 space of the shell in the previous round. ** Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row then ch1, dc into the 3rd ch of the turning chain.

Row 5: Ch 4 then work (3tr, ch2, 3tr ) into the ch2 space of the shell from the previous round. **Ch1 and make 1 dc into the top of the tr of the previous round, ch1, then work (3tr, ch2, 3tr ) into the ch2 space of the shell in the previous round. ** Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row then ch1 and dc into the 3rd ch of the turning chain.

Row 6: Ch 5, then work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into the ch2 space of the shell from the previous round. **Ch1 and make 1tr into the dc of the previous round, ch1, then work (3dc, ch2, 3dc) into the ch2 space of the shell in the previous round. ** Repeat from ** to ** until you reach the end of the row then ch1, dc into the 3rd ch of the turning chain.

To make your bodice longer just repeat row 5 and 6 until you have reach your desired length.

Halter Straps/Ties

Join yarn to the top of the cups. Chain 60 for a 20” (approx) tie. SC back down the chain to make a more comfortable strap.

Do the same to the other cup. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Back Straps

Join the yarn to the side of the bodice and chain 80 for a 25” (approx) tie. SC down the chain. Fasten off. Do the same for the other side. Weave in the ends.

Assembly

Fold the bodice in half to locate the centre and mark it with a stitch marker or a piece of contrasting yarn. Place the cups, right sides facing over the bodice and pin in place. Check the sides of the cups to see that they match, with even sides of the bodice at each end. You can attach the cups by whip stitching them onto the bodice.