I have designed this easy beaded crochet bikini halter top pattern with basic crochet stitches using US terminology of chains, single crochet and half double crochets so it is not complicated but still has an overall affect of looking fabulous. For UK crocheters there is a stitch conversion for you. I have also included a handy tutorial on working with stripes and changing colours for a neater finish. This gorgeous original handmade design crochet cotton halter bralette top will look great on the beach, at your next festival or just a top you can throw on and wear every day.

The pattern has instructions for 3 basic ladies sizes of small (size: 6-8) with an approximate cup size of A-B, medium (size: 10-12) with an approximate cup size of C-D and large (size: 14-16) with an approximate cup size of D-DD. There is some flexibility with these sizes as the top will stretch and move with you. To see the sizing measurements, please refer to the image gallery above. The straps tie and will fit any size.

MATERIALS

CROCHET HOOK: METRIC: Size 5mm, USA: 8/H, UK: Size 6

YARN: You will need about half x 200g balls (depending on the size you are doing) of Anette Eriksson Eco Cotton XL yarn for this bikini top. Any yarn that is 10-12 ply approximately cotton or cotton acrylic would be suited to this project. Epic Yarn and Colours is also a great choice.

BEADS: Either 8mm or 10mm in diameter with a hole big enough to thread through yarn - Small - 12, Medium - 16, Large - 20

Darning needle to sew in ends.

MEASUREMENTS

All measurements were taken while top was flat.

Small (6-8)
Bottom (measured across from the start of each strap): 28cm Across
Bra Cup (measured from bottom of scalloping to triangle top): 14cm
Bra Cup (measured across): 12cm
Strap Length: 38cm

Medium (10-12)
Bottom (measured across from the start of each strap): 36cm Across
Bra Cup (measured from bottom of scalloping to triangle top): 18cm
Bra Cup (measured across): 16cm
Strap Length: 46cm

Large (12-14)
Bottom (measured across from the start of each strap): 44cm Across
Bra Cup (measured from bottom of scalloping to triangle top): 22cm
Bra Cup (measured across): 20cm
Strap Length: 48cm