Materials Needed:
5mm Hook
Worsted #4 weight yarn – Red Heart Super Saver – 110 (126, 142, 158, 174, 190) Yards
Sewing needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
Stitch Markers

Notes:
This comes in sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X). Follow the coordinated color in the pattern for whatever size you choose to make.

Finished bralette cup dimensions are 5.25 (6, 6.75, 7.5, 8.25, 9)“ wide by 4.75 (5.5, 6.25, 7, 7.75, 8.5)” tall when flattened and lightly stretched.

Bra sizes that fit in the cup size:
XS - 30A/B, 32A
S - 30C, 32B/C/D, 34A/B, 36A/B
M - 30D/DD, 32D, 34C/D, 36A/B/C, 38A/B, 40A
L - 32DD/DDD/E, 34D/DD, 36D, 38A/B/C/D, 40C/D
XL - 32F, 34DDD/E, 36DD/DDD/E, 38D/DD, 40D/DD
2X - 34F/G, 36DDD/E/F/G, 38DDD/E/F, 40DDD/E/F, 42D/DD

This pattern is written to make two cups, then work across the bottom of the cups to make the belly band and straps, and then across the top of the cups to cover the chest and straps.
Abbreviations & Terms - US Terminology:
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sc3inc - single crochet 3 times in the same stitch
Sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
Sk - skip
Sp - space
St - stitch
- stitch count and added notes
FO - finish off

Gauge:
R1. Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn 20
R2. Ch 1, sc across, turn 20
R3. Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn 20
R4-6. Ch 1, sc across, turn 20
R7-18. Repeat R3-6 three times
R19. Repeat R2
Measure from R2-18, and the 18 inner stitches, excluding the 1st and last sc of the row.
17 rows 4 hdc rows + 13 sc rows x 18 stitches = 4x4” (within .25”)
You must meet gauge before continuing or your top will not fit as intended.

All Done!!

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