Crochet Halter Top Pattern- Beachy Babe Halter Top

** As of July 21, 2023, this pattern has been updated! If you’ve purchased it on Ravelry there is an update waiting for you in your library. If you purchased it on Etsy or anywhere else, please contact me with proof of purchase to receive the updated pattern.

The Beachy Babe Halter Top crochet pattern is a beautiful summer project that can be worn as a tank top alone, over a swimsuit, or cropped like a swimsuit top!

Pattern Inspiration

I wanted something cute and summery to wear to our beach vacation! So I decided to try a simple halter top that could be worn long or short!

I have the autoimmune disease Psoriasis and I was just coming down from the worst flare that I’ve had to date. My skin was finally healing and I was ready to feel like my old self again! This halter top was kind of like my goodbye to that season of life, where I was miserable for months! Now I was feeling better and ready to let my skin feel the warmth of the sun and feel confident again!

I wrote the pattern for 3 different lengths to match anyone’s style. This is a great piece to add to your summer wardrobe! You can dress it up or wear it casually.

I also decided to add children’s sizes to this pattern!

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The Yarn

For the updated halter top I chose to use WeCrochet Comfy Worsted (#4). This fun acrylic/cotton blend yarn is so comfortable, easy to wash and care for, and comes in many colors!

Yarn Alternatives

Some great alternatives to this yarn would be WeCrochet Dishie or Shine Worsted, as well as Lion Brand 24/7 cotton! All are great, high quality cotton yarns!

Pattern Details

Pattern Update!

As of July 2023, this pattern has been updated! The original pattern only went to size Large in both children’s and adult sizes. The updated pattern now comes in children’s XS to XL and adult XS-5X!

I’ve also made the halter wider at the neckline, and the body of the garment start higher, making this halter top strapless bra friendly!

Check out my post on Crocheting Garments for helpful tips to get a great fit!

This pattern is written for 3 different lengths, Bikini, Crop Top, and Long.

For this top you will create a top panel then work in the round for the body of the top. No sewing is required!

This pattern is rated easy in pattern difficulty. You will need to know the basic half double crochet and single crochet stitches. The hdc spike stitch is also used. For help with this stitch, please watch the stitch tutorial below.

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Yarn:

WeCrochet Comfy Worsted (#4)

75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic

50g/105yards

Hook:

I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge

Other Materials:

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

12 sts x 12 rows = 4”
See page 3 for gauge swatch instructions.

Pattern Difficulty:

Easy

Stitches Needed & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)

ch(s) – chain(s)

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

spike hdc – half double crochet into the stitch one round/row below

* – repeat from

Sizing:

Size	Chest Circumference	Waist Circumference	Finished Circumference	Yardage
Children’s X-Small	21”	21”	21”	404
Children’s Small	23”	21.5”	21.5”	414
Children’s Medium	25”	22.5”	22.5”	433
Children’s Large	26.5”	23.5”	23.5”	452
Children’s X-Large	28”	24.5”	24.5”	471

Yardage is for long version of halter.

When measuring, measure right under the bust for Band Circumference and right around the ribcage for Ribcage Circumference.

Size	Band Circumference	Ribcage Circumference	Finished Circumference	Yardage
XS	28”	24-26”	26”	500
Small	30”	25-27”	27”	520
Medium	32”	28-29”	29”	558
Large	34”	30-33”	32”	616
XL	36”	34-35”	35”	673
2X	38”	36-38”	37”	712
3X	40”	39-41”	40”	770
4X	42”	42-43”	43”	827
5X	44”	44-46”	45”	866

Pattern Notes:

Pattern is in US terms.

Halter top is worked from the top down. It can be made bikini style, waist length, or full length. See pattern instructions for your preference.

This yarn will stretch a bit with wear, but stitch count accommodates for that. To adjust fit around, chain more or less chains in an even number before joining to first st.

Starting chain does not count as first stitch unless stated otherwise within the pattern.

Pattern is worked starting hdc rows with any odd number of stitches.

If using multiple colors, change colors every 2 rows/rounds.

Pattern is written in smallest size with additional sizes in parentheses. Final stich count for all sizes is in parentheses at the end of each round/row. If only one stitch count, it applies to all sizes. See example:

Children’s XS(S, M, L, XL) Adult XS(S, M, L, XL)(2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Stitch tutorial: https://youtu.be/uEtzh0vWMrU

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Beachy Babe Halter Top Crochet Pattern:

Gauge Swatch:

Ch 16

Row 1: hdc in 2^nd ch from hook and each ch across. (15)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in each st across. (15)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first st, 1 spike hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 spike hdc in next st; repeat from * across. (15)

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Rows 5-12: repeat rows 3-4.

Use a measuring tape to measure 12 sts and 12 rows. They should both equal 4″.

Pattern:

Children’s Tie

FSC 101 or Ch 102 and sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across. (101 sc)

Children’s Top Panel

Count 41 sts in on tie, join yarn to next st.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st and each of the next 16 sts. (17)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1^st st, 1 hdc in each st across to last, 2 hdc in last st. (19)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first 3 sts, 1 hdc spike in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc spike in next st; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, 1 hdc in last 3 sts. (19)

Rows 4-13(15, 17, 19, 21): repeat rows 2-3. (29, 31, 33, 35, 37)

Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom of Tank.

Children’s Bottom of Tank

Round 14(16, 18, 20, 22): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in each st across, ch 26(26, 26, 26, 28), join to 1^st st. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Round 15(17, 19, 21, 23) ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first 29(29, 29, 33, 37) sts,*1 spike hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Round 16(18, 20, 22, 24): ch 1,turn, 1 hdc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Stop here for bikini style. Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom Band.

Round 17(19, 21, 23, 25): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first st, 1 spike hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 spike hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Rounds 18(20, 22, 24, 26)-22(26, 28, 34, 38): repeat rounds 16 and 17, ending with a repeat of round 16. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Stop here for waist length. Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom Band.

To add length, continue alternating rounds 2 and 3 until desired length. To add more room for hips, increase by 2 each repeat of round 2 or go up a hook size.

Bottom Band

Round 23(27, 29, 35, 39) – 27(31, 33, 39, 43): ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (55, 57, 59, 61, 65)

Fasten off.

Optional Trim

Join yarn to stitch in middle of Round 1 of Bottom of Tank.

Evenly sc across, up top panel of tank, across top of panel (skip over tie), back down top panel of tank, and across to first st, join to 1^st st. (stitch count will vary)

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Women’s Tie

FSC 121 or Ch 122 and sc in 2^nd ch from hook and across. (121 sc)

Women’s Top Panel

Count 47 sts in on tie, join yarn to next st.

Row 1: ch 1, hdc in same st and each of the next 24 sts. (25)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in 1^st st, 1 hdc in each st across to last, 2 hdc in last st. (27)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first 3 sts, 1 hdc spike in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc spike in next st; repeat from * across to last 3 sts, 1 hdc in last 3 sts. (27)

Rows 4-17(19, 25, 27, 31)(35, 41, 43, 45): repeat rows 2-3. (41, 43, 49, 51, 55)(59, 65, 67, 69)

Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom of Tank.

Women’s Bottom of Tank

Round 18(20, 26, 28, 32)(36, 42, 44, 46): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in each st across, ch 28(28, 28, 32, 36)(38, 40, 46, 50), join to 1^st st. (69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Round 19(21, 27, 29, 33)(37, 43, 45, 47): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first 29(29, 29, 33, 37)(39, 41, 47, 51) sts,*1 spike hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st.(69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Round 20(22, 28, 30, 34)(38, 44, 46, 48): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in each st and ch around, joint to 1^st st. (69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Stop here for bikini style. Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom Band.

Round 21(23, 29, 31, 35)(39, 45, 47, 49): ch 1, turn, 1 hdc in first st, 1 spike hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 1 spike hdc in next st; repeat from * around, join to 1^st st. (69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Rounds 22(24, 30, 32, 36)(40, 46, 48, 50)-46(48, 48, 50, 50)(52, 52, 54, 54): repeat rounds 20 and 21, ending with a repeat of round 20. (69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Stop here for waist length. Do not fasten off. Move on to Bottom Band.

To add length, continue alternating rounds 2 and 3 until desired length. To add more room for hips, increase by 2 each repeat of round 2 or go up a hook size. Once you get to desired length, move on to Bottom Band.

Bottom Band

Round 47(49, 49, 51, 51)(53, 53, 55, 55) – 51(53, 53, 55, 55)(57, 57, 59, 59): ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1^st st. (69, 71, 77, 83, 91)(97, 105, 113, 119)

Fasten off.

Optional Trim

Join yarn to stitch in middle of Round 1 of Bottom of Tank.

Evenly sc across, up top panel of tank, across top of panel (skip over tie), back down top panel of tank, and across to first st, join to 1^st st. (stitch count will vary)

Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

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