Avoid using 100% cotton yarn since it will shrink if you toss it in the dryer. If you’d like a soft, cotton crop top, choose a cotton-synthetic blend so it holds its shape.
Feel free to use a slightly smaller or larger hook if you usually crochet tightly or loosely. Keep in mind that loose stitches make the crop top see-through, so you’d want to wear something underneath the top.
If you don’t want to keep holding the piece up to you as you crochet, you can also measure from the ribcage to your neckline. Then, refer to this measurement as you crochet the body. Don’t twist the measuring tape or your foundation row will be too long. If you’re having trouble measuring, ask a friend to help you!
Hold the foundation chain across your torso from 1 side of your ribcage to the other. This helps you check if the bottom of the halter covers your torso the way you want. For example, you may need to chain 19 inches (48 cm) for your crop top foundation. This would make a medium-sized crop top.
This forms the bottom of your crop top.
You’ll work back and forth across the row to make the band before decreasing rows for the crop top body.
To make a short crop top, crochet around 3 rows. For a longer crop top band, work up to about 10 rows.
If you’d like to make a V-neck crop top, you’ll need to crochet 2 triangular pieces that cover your breasts. Then, you can attach them to the band that you just finished.
Keep doing this until the neckline is as high as you want. To help you get an idea of the size, hold the piece up against your torso frequently.
If you’re making a small crop top, crochet around 120 chains. For a larger size, work closer to 150 chains.
Now, your hook and yarn are positioned to make the opposite strap.
Now, you can put on the crop top and tie the straps behind your back.
