Flower Power Crochet Bralette
This vibrant crochet bralette is perfect for summer days or festival outings! Featuring a rich terracotta base and adorable daisy appliqués, it’s a stylish statement piece you can wear to showcase your unique flair. Create this comfortable and eye-catching top for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a friend who loves handmade fashion.
Flower Power Crochet Bralette
Materials:
- Medium weight cotton yarn (worsted weight, approx. 200g in terracotta color for the bralette and small amounts of yellow and white for the flowers)
- Hook size 4.5 mm (G-6)
- Sewing needle (for weaving ends)
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Gauge:
This project has a gauge of 15 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. To check your gauge, make a test swatch of 20 stitches and 20 rows in double crochet, measure, and adjust your hook size if necessary.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st - stitch
- sc - single crochet
Instructions:
1. Bralette Base:
- Begin by making a foundation chain of 36. This will create the width of your bandeau.
- Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 dc. Continue to dc in each chain across. (Total of 34 dc). Turn your work.
- Row 2-8: Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Dc in each st across. At the end of each row, turn your work. You should have a total of 8 rows.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Making the Cups:
- Repeat the same steps as above to create another piece for the second cup.
- Once you have two pieces, place them together, with the right sides facing out, lining them up.
- Using the sc stitch, crochet around the side, bottom, and other side of the cups for a finished edge. Leave the top open for the neck strap.
3. Creating the Daisy Appliqués:
- Using white yarn, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: In the ring, make 12 sc. Join with sl st to the beginning. Cut yarn and fasten off.
- Round 2: Use yellow yarn, attach it to any sc from the previous round, and ch 3. In the same stitch, make 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc. This makes one petal. Skip the next sc and repeat for a total of 6 petals. Join with a sl st.
- Leave a tail for sewing. Create a total of 2 appliqués for the bralette.
4. Assembly:
- Position the daisy appliqués on the cups of the bralette and sew them securely using a sewing needle and yarn.
- For the neck strap, chain 40 and attach it to the top corners of the cups using sl st.
- For the back tie, chain another 40 and attach it in the same manner to the bottom corners of the cups.
5. Finishing:
- Weave in any remaining ends using a sewing needle.
- Lightly block the bralette if necessary to help shape it.
Optional Variations:
- Experiment with different colors for the flowers or try different appliqué shapes like hearts or stars!
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