How to Crochet a Bralette: The Fanciful Bralette
Have you ever wondered How to Crochet a Bralette with a leafy edging?
You need look no further. Here is a great tutorial on How to Crochet a Bralette with a leaf like trim on the bottom of the bodice. This bralette is a little different as the cups are trimmed with a contrasting colour that is also used in the bodice. The Fanciful Bralette also has such a beautiful style with the leafy border made in the same colour as the cups. This free bralette pattern is a great way to learn how to crochet a bralette.
The Fanciful Bralette Top is perfect for those looking for something different. Using the two complementary yet contrasting colours makes this bralette pop. The bodice is cute with its leafy effect.
Hi everyone. I am so excited to share this free crochet bralette pattern with you. The Fanciful Bralette Top is super cute and so much fun. It’s slightly longer bodice covers more of you up and you can always make it even longer by increasing the contrast colour rows before starting your leaf section.
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Description of The Fanciful Bralette Crop Top:
Introducing this elegant summer crochet pattern by Carroway Crochet. This boho inspired Fanciful bralette crop top is perfect for warm summer days and any occasion It is great for nights out as well. The design of this bralette with its beautful leaf edging on the bodice makes it very special
I love how this top has two contrasting colours to add interest and style to the crochet garment. It really makes is stand out having the contrasting colour trim on the cups. I also like the bodice with the two blocks of colour.
Can you Customize Your Fanciful Bralette Top?
Yes!
One of the reasons I love this crochet bralette crop top pattern is how the bodice section of this bralette is designed. You can create the perfect top to fully meet your needs. You just keep on repeating the mid section of the bodice pattern if you want your bralette to have a longer bodice. Then you change colours and add your leaf edging.
About the Cups on this Fanciful Bralette Pattern.
When you are learning how to crochet a bralette, one of the first things you need to master is how to make the cups. They are each made individually. The cups on this bralette are a basic cup design. It is perfect cup for advanced beginner crocheters and I have videos on how to make bralettes that show how to make the cups.
The cups are made using the Double Crochet stitch. Some sizes require the half double crochet stitch. The cups come in sizes from Extra Small to Extra Large.
How to Style your Crochet Bralette.
Once you have made your beautiful bralette you might be wondering how to wear it. You can wear it with your favourite denim shorts or pair it with some crochet shorts such as the Shell Shorts or the Bella B Shorts for a completely crochet wardrobe.
For a date night or just a night out you can layer your bralette with a jacket or a floaty shirt or blouse. You can even add a light weight cardigan.
Another great idea for when the weather is cooler or you don’t want to show so much skin is to wear your bralette top laced over a cami or even a cute summer shirt. Layering is a great stying option and you can experiment with what you have in your wardrobe.
You can feel so fashion forward as you wear this top. Make one for a friend or if you have an etsy shop, they are very popular there.
Looking for some other cool free crochet bralette patterns?
You might also be interested in my Earth Mother Bralette Pattern and the Ivory Lace Bralette, if you like summer crochet crop tops.
I also have some fringe style bralette patterns you might like. The Rainbow Fringe Bralette is so beautiful and the Freya Fringe Bralette is classic.
Design Inspiration for the Fanciful Crochet Bralette Crop Top.
The inspiration for my Fanciful Bralette pattern came from memories of my youth and all the vintage and retro fashions that are out there right now. I wanted to create a cute and trendy top that was something an adventurous beginner would be willing to have a go at and I made the pattern easy to follow.
I really wanted to have this leaf trim and I am so happy how it turned out.
Having a crochet top is such a great addition to your wardrobe as it is fashion forward and also so versatile.
Are You A Visual Learner?
Here is a video tutorial on how to make the Fanciful Bralette.
There are both left and right handed versions of this bralette tutorial on my YouTube Channel.
Here is the left handed version.
About this Free Crochet Bralette Pattern.
Bralettes are so trendy right now. I made my Fanciful Bralette Top with 100% acrylic yarn, but you can make this top with your choice of any worsted weight yarn, either acrylic or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label.
It is an advanced beginner/intermediate crochet pattern, with easy to follow instructions. It is in US terms.
This bralette style top has an elegant pattern on the bodice. You can make it as long as you like according to your style preference.
The pattern is written for Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.
For those new to crochet, I have videos on my Carroway Crochet youtube Channel that will demonstrate the different stitches you will nee. I have both left and right handed versions available to help beginner crocheters.
All About the Yarn.
When you are starting to learn how to crochet a bralette, you need to have some ideas on the yarn you can use for your project.
For this pattern, one yarn I can recommend is Red Heart Super Saver yarn as it comes in so many vibrant and fun colours that are perfect for creating the colour blocks in this bralette. Red Heart Super Save yarn is so versatile and can be used in so many different types of projects. I use it for some of my Dreamer Beanies and also for my Black and White Striped Cushion pattern. It is also great for Cozies for your Tea Pots, Mason Jars or even your mugs.
For my Fanciful Bralette Top it meets two of my top needs. It creates a great fabric for crotchet tops and it comes in all the great Red Heart colours that we all love.
(Another great choice for this crochet project is Caron Simply Soft Yarn)
Colourways:
Red Heart Super Saver yarn comes in 149 different colourways. 149!!! It comes in solid, prints and multis, flecks and heathers, and striped colours. You don’t even have to worry about matching dye lots as the colours never deviate. It is such a user friendly yarn.
Red Heart Super Save is a medium weight worsted weight yarn with a number 4 on the label.
The solid colour skeins are 7 oz (198 grams) and approximately 364 yards (333 metres). If you get the striped colours then they run smaller weighing 5 oz (14 grams) and 236 yards approx, or 215 metres
Care instructions for Red Heart Super Saver.
Another big plus for Red Heart Super Save yarn is that it is so easy to care for.You can wash and dry it in your machines. It is suggested you wash it in warm water and tumble dry. Do not bleach or iron your projects.
The Fanciful Bralette
Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023
Introducing the “Fanciful Bralette” Pattern by Carroway Crochet. This bralette crop top has a leaf like trim along the bottom of the bodice. It perfect for summer days on the beach or lakefront. It is also ideal for music festivals and nights out.
This bralette style top has an elegant trim on the bodice. You can make it as long as you like according to your style preference.
The pattern is written for Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large. It is an intermediate crochet pattern, with easy to follow instructions. It is in US terms.
The Fanciful Bralette is so on trend right now. You can make it with your choice of worsted weight yarn, either acrylic or cotton, just look for the number (4) on the yarn label,
The Fanciful Bralette
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: Any worsted weight (4) yarn. I have used cotton for the one in the pictures shown here.
Hook: Size H/8 -5mm
Notions: Scissors , tapestry needle.
Gauge: 13 sc – 14 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- dc = Double crochet
- tr = Treble crochet
- sc = Single crochet
- hdc = Half Double crochet
- Sk st = Skip stitch
- Sl st = slip stitch
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US
Double (dc) Half Double (hdc) Single (sc) Treble Crochet (tr)
|
UK
Treble (tr) Half Treble (htr) Double (dc) Double Treble (dtr) |
Instructions:
Sizes: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large
Instructions:
Cups: make two.
I have included the pattern for each of the different sizes mentioned above.
Ch 2 at start of each row does not count as a stitch.
For Extra Small Cup: Make two
Fits: 32A, 34A, 32B
Finished cup should measure 5″- 5.5” approx
Ch 9
Row 1: Dc into 3rd ch from the hook and into the next 5 chain stitches, (2 Dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side of the chain, (there will be 8 st each side of the ch1 space)
Row 2: Ch2 and turn, dc into next 8 st, (dc, ch 1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 8 down other side, (9 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 9 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 9 down other side (10 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 10 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 10 down other side (11 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 5: ch2, turn, hdc into next 11 st, (hdc, ch1, hdc) into ch1 sp, hdc 11 down other side (12 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Finish off and weave in the ends.
For small cup: Make two
Fits: 36A, 34B, 36B, 32C, 34C, 32D
Finished cup should measure 6″- 6.5” approx.
Ch 11
Row 1: dc into 3rd ch from the hook and into the next 7 chain stitches, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc 8 stitches down the other side of the chain, (there will be 10 st each side of the ch1 space)
Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc into next 10 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 10 down other side, (11 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 11 st, ( dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 11 down other side (12 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 12 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 12 down other side (13 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 13 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 13 down other side (14 stitches each side of the ch1 space)
Finish off and weave in the ends.
For medium cups: Make two
Fits: 34C, 32D, 34D, 36D, 32DD
Finished cup should measure 7″- 7.5” approx.
Ch 13
Row 1: dc into 3rd ch from the hook and next 9 chain stitches, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain. Then dc 10 stitches down the other side of the chain. There will be 12 st each side of the ch1 space
Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc 12 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 12 down other side, (13 stitches each side)
Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 13 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 13 down other side (14 stitches each side)
Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 14 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 14 down other side (15 stitches each side)
Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 15 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 15 down other side (16 stitches each side)
Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side (17 stitches each side)
Finish off and weave in the ends.
For large cups: Make two
Fit: 36C, 32D, 34D, 36D, 32DD, 38C
Finished cup should measure 8” – 8.5” approx.
Ch 15
Row 1: dc into 3rd st from the hook and next 11st, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side. There will be 14 st each side of the ch1 space
Row 2: Ch2 and turn, dc 14 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 14 down other side, (15 stitches each side)
Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 15 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 15 down other side (16 stitches each side)
Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side (17 stitches each side)
Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 17 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 17 down other side (18 stitches each side)
Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 18 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 18 down other side (19 stitches each side)
Row 7: ch2, turn, dc into next 19 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 19 down other side (20 stitches each side)
Finish off and weave in the ends.
For extra large cups: Make two
Fit: 36D, 38C or larger
Finished cup should measure 9” – 9.5” approx.
Ch 17
Row 1: dc into 3rd st from the hook and next 13st, (2 dc, ch1, 2dc) into the last chain, dc down other side, there will be 16 st each side of the ch1 space
Row 2: ch2 and turn, dc 16 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 16 down other side, (17 stitches each side)
Row 3: ch2, turn, dc into next 17 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 17 down other side (18 stitches each side)
Row 4: ch2, turn, dc into next 18 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 18 down other side (19 stitches each side)
Row 5: ch2, turn, dc into next 19 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 19 down other side (20 stitches each side)
Row 6: ch2, turn, dc into next 20 st, (dc, ch1, dc) into ch1 sp, dc 20 down other side (21 stitches each side)
Row 7: ch2, turn, dc into next 21 st, (dc, ch1, dc)into ch1 sp, dc 21 down other side (22 stitches each side)
Repeat extra rounds if neccesary to make the cup larger.
Finish off and weave in the ends.
Bodice:
The bodice is the section that goes below the bralette and has the back straps attached to it.
This can be customized to fit your body.
I have listed the various sizes and how many chains are recommended for each size. You can, however, make a chain long enough to go from one side of your rib cage to the other. For a small/medium I suggest you ch 64 plus 1. You can make it smaller or larger, but make sure it is in multiples of 8 plus 1 so the pattern works.
I have written the bodice pattern for sizes, XS, S, M, L, XL
Recommended starting chains for the above sizes:
Extra Small: Waist size 25.”
Ch48+1 (this makes a 16.5” crocheted bodice) approx.
Small: Waist size 28.”
Ch 56+1 (this makes a 18.5” crocheted bodice) approx.
Medium: Waist size 30.”
Ch 64+1 (this makes a 19.5” bodice) approx.
Large: Waist size 34.”
Ch 72+1 (this makes a 22” bodice) approx.
Extra Large: Waist 37.”
Ch 80+1 (this makes a 24.5” bodice) approx.
Instructions:
Using a contrasting colour.
Chain the required amount from the sizing information above follow this pattern. It is the same for all sizes.
Row 1: SC into the 2nd chain from the hook. SC all the way across to the end and turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, sk1 st, DC into the next st, * ch1, sk1 st, DC into next st*, repeat from * to * across to the end.
Row 3: Ch1, 2sc into each sp across the row.
Row 4: Ch2, DC all the way across to the end and turn.
Row 5: Ch 2, dc into the first st, 3dc cluster into the next st, *sk 1, 3dc cluster into the next st* repeat between * and * to the last two stitches, make 1 dc into each of these stitches.
Change colour.
Row 6: Ch2, dc into each of the first 2 st, 2dc into each sp between the 3dc clusters until the last two st, make 1dc into each of these stitches.
Row 7: Ch1, SC all the way across to the end and turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc,* ch3, sk3, 5sc *, repeat between * to * across to the end.
Row 9: ch1, sc, (3dc into ch3 sp, ch1, 3dc into same ch3 sp, sk2st, sc, sk2st, ) repeat between the brackets to the end.
Row 10; ch2, hdc, 2dc, 2th, 1dtr, 2tr into the ch1 sp, 2dc, 1hdc, sc into the top of the sc
Finish off.
For a longer bodice you can repeat rows 7 and 8.
Finish off and weave in the ends.
Joining the cups to the bodice.
Fold the bodice in half to locate the centre and mark it with a stitch marker or a piece of contrasting yarn.
Place the cups, right sides facing down over the bodice and pin in place.
Check the sides of the cups to see that they match, with even sides of the bodice at each end.
You can attach the cups by whip stitching them onto the bodice.
You can also sc them onto the bodice if you choose to.
Now you are ready to add the trim around the cups.
Join the contrast yarn to the bottom of the cup,
Trim row: ch1, sc up one side of the cup, (sc, ch1, sc) into top ch1 sp, sc down other side of the cup, sc into the first st of the other cup,
sc into each stitch up to the top of the cup, (sc, ch, sc) into the ch 1 sp at the top of the cup, sc into each st down to the bottom of the second cup.
Finish off and weave in the ends.
Making the Straps or Ties
Halter Straps/Ties:
Join yarn to the top ch1 sp of a cup.
Chain 60 for a 20” (approx) tie. Fasten off an knot the end.
This creates a fine, elegant strap.
You can SC back down the chain to make a more substantial and comfortable strap.
Do the same to the other cup. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Back straps:
Join yarn to the side of the bodice and chain 80 for a 25” tie. You can sc back down the chain if you want a thicker tie.
Do the same for the other side.
You now have a Fanciful Bralette!
It is so exciting to make an amazing one of a kind item to wear or give to a friend.
If you have any questions or need help with the patterns, please email me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com, and Iʼll be glad to help you
OTHER FREE CROCHET PATTERNS YOU MIGHT LOVE!
1. The French Press Cozy.
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3. The Ivory Lace Bralette.
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