Simple Square Halter Top Pattern: Free Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Simple Square Halter Top which is made with the simple double crochet stitch to create a solid granny square. This Simple Square Halter Top Pattern is great for beginners wishing to make a crochet garment. I would love to see lots of inspired colour ways and palettes in this top.
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Description of this Simple Square Halter Top Pattern
Introducing the Simple Square Halter Top Pattern which is made with Knit Picks Worsted weight yarn from We Crochet.
It is made with the double crochet stitch and there is a treble stitch in every corner. I would love to see lots of your Simple Square Halter Tops in different colours once they are done.
The Simple Square Halter Top is perfect for summer days. Dress is up or wear it for casual summer occasions
The pattern is written for Extra Small up to 5X.
It is a beginner crochet pattern, with easy to follow instructions. It is in US terms.
The Simple Square Halter Top Pattern is truly the simplest top you could make and it is drop dead gorgeous. If you are looking for a sleek and fashionable crochet top that works for carefree and evening wear, this is the top for you.
This is a simple solid granny square and I have a video up on you tube in left and right handed version to show you how to make this square.
The great thing about this design is that you can make it as big as you want by simply adding extra rounds, you can customize it to meet your needs.
If you love adding to your crochet wardrobe you might like my Super Simple Sweater pattern and my Happy Hippy Sweater as well.
Don’t forget to pin this Simple Square Halter Top Pattern for later so you don’t lose it.
Design Inspiration for The Simple Square Halter Top Pattern
The Simple Square Halter Top is inspired by the halter tops of the sixties and seventies.
You know I love retro style designs and while searching for inspiration for my next crochet design on pinterest I found a picture of sleek diamond shaped halter top made in rayon fabric. I thought I could crochet a square to make it work and I am so happy I managed to create this stylish top for you to make.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.
I wanted this to be a beginner friendly pattern that had beginner stitches but it needed to make a solid square for dramatic effect.
I used Knit Picks Brava worsted weight (4) yarn from We Crochet for mine. The green in the picture is Avocado. You can substitute any worsted weight yarn if you like.
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I created a crochet video tutorial on how to make the solid square that is the basis for this top. It is easy to follow and I hope you find it helpful.
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Here is the let handed video tutorial showing you how to crochet the simple solid square.
And here it the right handed version for all you right handed folks out there.
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The Simple Square Halter Top Pattern
Pam Carr 2021
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: 1 skein of Knit Picks Brava worsted weight (4) yarn. The colour used for the green top is avocado. I got mine from We Crochet.
Hook: Size H/8-5mm
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 12 dc – 7 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- ss = 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 crochet (dc) Treble Crochet (tr) |
UK
Treble (tr) Double Treble (dtr) |
Sizes: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
Notes:
This halter top is made from a simple square set on its side, so it looks like a diamond.
This can be customized to fit your body.
I have listed the various dimensions for the squares recommended for each size. You can, however, make your square as big as you like so it goes from one side of your rib cage to the other.
I have written the pattern for sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3XL, 4X, 5X.
The bodice sizes mentioned below are for the measurement taken from corner to opposite corner of your halter top.
| Size | Waist measurement | Bodice, length corner to opposite corner approx | Side measurement of the completed square |
| XS | 25” | 16.5” | 11.5”x11.5” |
| S | 28” | 18.5” | 13”x 13” |
| M | 30” | 19.5” | 14”x14” |
| L | 34” | 22” | 15.5”x15.5” |
| XL | 37” | 24.5” | 17.7”x17.5” |
| 2X | 41” | 26.5” | 19”x19” |
| 3X | 45” | 29” | 20.5”x20.5” |
| 4X | 47” | 31” | 22”x22” |
| 5X | 50” | 32.5” | 23”x23 |
Instructions:
The Simple Square Pattern
I have a video tutorial for making the solid square on my Carroway Crochet YouTube Channel.
Here are the written instructions for the square.
Notes:
In this square there is always one treble that marks each corner.
Starting in Round 2 there will be a cluster of 2dc, 1tr and 2dc made into the top of the tr from the previous round. This forms the corner and causes each row to grow by 4 stitches. (2 from each corner)
Square Instructions:
Ch4 and ss to 1st ch to make a loop.
Round 1: ch3 (this acts as your first treble), *3dc into the loop, 1tr into loop.* Repeat between * and * twice more, Then 3 dc into the loop, ss into 3rd chain of beginning ch3
Round 2: ch3, 2dc in same st, *1dc in each of the next 3 st, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) into the previous tr.* Repeat between * and * twice more, 1dc in each of the next 3 st, 2dc in the beginning of the corner sp, (the base of the beginning ch3), ss into 3rd chain of the beginning ch3.
All subsequent Rounds are made as Round 2. You will be increasing by 4 dc on each side of the square.
Round 3: ch3, 2dc in same st, *1dc in each of the next 7 st, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) in the previous tr.* Repeat between * and * twice more, 1dc in each of the next 7 st, 2dc in the beginning of the corner sp, (the base of the beginning ch3), ss into 3rd chain of the beginning ch3.
Round 4: ch3, 2dc in same st, *1dc in each of the next 11 st, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) in the previous tr.* Repeat between * and * twice more, 1dc in each of the next 11 st, 2dc in the beginning of the corner sp, (the base of the beginning ch3), ss into 3rd chain of the beginning ch3.
Round 5: ch3, 2dc in same st, *1dc in each of the next 15 st, (2dc, 1tr, 2dc) in the previous tr.* Repeat between * and * twice more, 1dc in each of the next 15 st, 2dc in the beginning of the corner sp, (the base of the beginning ch3), ss into 3rd chain of the beginning ch3.
Keep working your square increasing in this way until the width of your square is 11.5” (13”, 14.5”, 16”, 17.5”, 19”, 20.5”, 22”, 23”
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
You are welcome to block your square if you would like to. The tops seen in these photos have not been blocked.
Halter Straps/Ties:
Join yarn between the second and third dc from the top corner of your halter top. Chain 160 for an approximately 43” tie.
If you prefer a shorter tie you can make a shorter chain.
You can sc back down the chain if you want a thicker tie.
Do the same to the other side of the corner, between the second and third dc down from the corner.
The ties should look like this.
The right tie is taken behind the neck and crossed over and threaded into the corner on the left side and brought back to the centre.
The left tie is taken behind the neck and crossed over and threaded into the corner on the right side and brought back to the centre.
Tie them securely in the middle of your back.
You now have a Simple Square Halter top!
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this design is lovely
Thank you so much Kay. I am glad you like it.