Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Daisy Halter Top - FREE Crochet Pattern



Three simple 7” squares join together to form a quick halter top. Made of feel-good cotton yarn, I love to throw on a top like this after a shower while I am working on getting dressed for the day.

Original inspiration and square instructions at:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/daisy-granny-square-3

Difficulty Level: Beginner / Easy
Size: Adult L / XL
Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Cotton
Hook size: H (also an I hook for the ties)

Abbreviations and Terms Used:
beg = beginning; ch(s) = chain; dc = double crochet; ea = each; hdc = half double crochet; rnd = round; sc =single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; sp = space; st(s) = stitch(stitches), tc = treble crochet; yo = yarn over

Making the Squares - make 3 with H hook
Work beg ch and rnds 1 –4 according to instructions at link above.

Rnd 5: Join white in 2nd dc before a corner. Ch 1. Work hdc sts around the square, working 3 hdc in ea ch 1 corner. Join to beg ch 1. Fasten off.

Joining 2 Squares Together
With right sides facing, sc the edge sts together. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

Ties at Neck – make 2
Using an I hook and holding together 1 strand ea of white and blue yarn.
Start from the back side and insert hook under the top center hdc post; yo, pull through and cont to ch 70 sts (25”). Fasten off. Knot end and trim fairly close to knot.

Side / Back Ties – make 2
Make similar ties as for the neck but make these 80 sts (28”).

Fringe on Bottom
Using 1 strand ea of white and blue yarn, cut strands 10” and hang on top bottom skipping 2 sts between ea fringe.

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