🌼 Crochet Granny Square Halter Top – Free Pattern + Style Guide
Looking for a trendy yet timeless crochet project? This Granny Square Halter Top is the perfect summer piece to elevate your handmade wardrobe! With bold color contrasts and a breathable fit, it’s great for festivals, picnics, or casual weekend wear.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (DK or worsted weight)
- Color A (Light Pink/Beige): ~100g
- Color B (Navy or Black): ~150g
- Hook: 4.0 mm (or size needed for gauge)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- Measuring tape
- Stitch markers (optional)
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If you’re confident with basic stitches and want to learn how to assemble granny squares into garments, this is a great pattern to try!
🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sp – space
- beg – beginning
- rep – repeat
🧩 Construction Overview
- Create 3 identical granny squares (2 for front sides, 1 for center top).
- Seam them into a triangle halter shape.
- Work body shaping rows.
- Add straps and edging for a clean finish.
🧶 Granny Square Pattern
Round 1:
Make a magic ring.
ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 2,
[3 dc into ring, ch 2] repeat 3 more times.
Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (4 corners)
Round 2:
sl st to next ch-2 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same space (corner made)
In next ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
Repeat around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 3–5:
Continue in pattern, working (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corners, and 3 dc in each sp along the sides.
Alternate yarn colors if desired:
- Round 1–2: Color A
- Round 3–5: Color B
Make 3 granny squares total.
🪡 Assembly Instructions
- Lay the top granny square centered above the two lower squares.
- Seam using slip stitch or whip stitch along edges to form a triangle-shaped halter.
- Optional: Add 2 or 3 additional rounds of dc around the full top to shape the body.
- Seam sides if you want a fitted top or leave open for a looser fit.
👗 Straps & Edging
- Straps: Attach yarn at the top two corners.
Ch 40–50 (adjust length as needed), sl st back into starting point for sturdy strap.
Repeat for both sides. - Bottom Edging (Optional):
Work 1–2 rows of sc or picot edging to stabilize and decorate the hem.
🎨 Customization Ideas
- Try it in pastel rainbow colors for a dreamy cottagecore look.
- Add shell edging or fringe at the hem.
- Make it longer with extra rounds of granny squares or dc rows.
🧼 Care Tips
- Hand wash recommended with cold water
- Lay flat to dry to maintain shape
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Project
- Great for stash-busting small yarn amounts
- Beginner-friendly but highly customizable
- Stylish and functional for warm weather
- A quick weekend project!
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