The Little Grace Halter Top is soooooo simple but looks so chic! Easy double crochet in the back loop creates a stunning textured fabric and the illusion of a V-neck without compromising any of the coverage across the chest! A halter tie at the neck and a tie at the waist make this top super forgiving when sizing! But you can choose from XS-XL to get the perfect fit! This easy advanced beginner crochet halter top is a must have in your summer wardrobe!

Find the pattern for the size XS free in the post below or grab the full written pattern PDF on Ravelry!!

The PDF includes:

The written pattern in color coded bullet point format for easy reading

Lots of step by step photos added after the pattern for easy printing

A handy quick sheet that’s super helpful when you’re creating multiples (market prep, anyone?)

Printable hang tags that are perfect when gifting or selling your tops!

Printable care cards too!!

You can find the PDF here!

Check out more of my patterns here!!

Have you seen my Pucker Up Halter Top yet?

Supplies

• Yarn:  medium/4/worsted weight  cotton:  I am using “I Love This Cotton” by Hobby Lobby.

XS- 110g//198yds

   S- 120g//215yds

  M- 145g//261yds

   L- 160g//288yds

 XL-185g//333yds

• 5 mm (H) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

You should also check out the Ventura Crop Top

Gauge

Check gauge after row 5

Each working edge should be 4” to center point

Notes

• This pattern is written using standard US terms.
• This pattern is worked in rows back and forth  forming a triangle shape.
• CH 3 at the beginning of rows counts as DC
• CH 1 at the center point counts as a stitch

Notes (Continued)

• This top is cropped in fit and designed to fit snug.  For more or less coverage, size up or down.
• To add  length, add 1-2 rows to Section A.  Or size up for more coverage.

Sizing

XS  fits bust 28-30”

• Across neck- 8”
• Across bottom- 20”
• Height at center-10.5

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

CH– chain

ST– stitch

SL ST– slip stitch

SC– single crochet

DC– double crochet

DC BLO – double crochet back loop only

*- repeat instructions starting at this point

Pattern

SECTION A

Start with a magic  ring or 

CH 4, join to first CH with SL ST. 

Working into center of ring and over starting tail:

Row 1

• CH 3 (counts as a DC)
• DC 4

• CH 1

• DC 5
• Pull starting tail to cinch closed

[11]

Row 2

• CH 3 (counts as a DC here and throughout), turn
• DC in same ST
• DC BLO until CH SP

• [2DC, CH 1, 2DC] in CH SP

• DC BLO in next ST and each across
• 2DC in turning CH

[17]

Row 3-8

• Repeat row 2

SECTION B 

All sizes: 

Row 1

• CH 3 (counts as a DC here and throughout), turn
• DC in same ST
• DC BLO in each ST until 1 remains before CH SP

• 3DC in next ST
• Mark 2nd ST just made
• DC in CH SP
• 3DC in next ST
• Mark 2nd ST just made

• DC BLO in next ST and each ST across
• 2DC in turning CH

Row 2

• CH 3 (counts as a DC here and throughout), turn
• DC in same ST
• DC BLO in each ST until marked ST

• 3DC in marked ST
• Mark 2nd ST just made
• DC BLO in next ST and each until marked ST
• 3DC in marked ST

• DC BLO in next ST and each across
• 2DC in turning CH

Row 3-13

• Repeat row 2

STRAPS

Working with the same yarn still attached: 

CH 76

• SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across

First waist strap just made

Working across the bottom edge: 

• 2 SC in the edge of each row
• SC in starting ring
• 2 SC in the edge of each row across

CH 76

• SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across

Second waist strap made

Working along the side:

• SC in each ST until marked ST
• SC in marked ST

CH 56

• SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across

First neck strap made

Working along top:

• SC in next ST and each across until marked ST
• DO NOT SC in marked ST

CH 56

• SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across

Working along final side:

• SC in marked ST and each across until 2 remain
• SL ST in remaining 2
• SL ST in 1st CH of waist strap

Fasten off. 

Weave in ends.