Crochet Materials:

Crochet hook size 2.5 mm

100 % cotton yarn in green and pink.

Special crochet stitches:

This crochet tank top pattern uses Solomon’s knot, Bullion stitch, and Crocodile stitch.

Bullion stitch uses 7 loops over the hook in this pattern.

Crochet doll tank top pattern step by step tutorial

Get the FULL Video Tutorial on my Youtube here.

Row 1. Begin crochet Solomon’s Knot as follows: 8 long loops (Solomon’s knot stitch), + 3 at end of row. Turn.

Row 2 – 4. Crochet Solomon’s knot. Each row begins with 3 loops instead of 2, EXCEPT row 4 which begins with 2 loops. This is to avoid a floppy edge. Turn.

Row 5. 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end. Turn.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 bullion st in next st, 1 tr in next st, turn, sk 1 tr, 1 bullion st around previous bullion st, turn, 1 tr in next st (next to last tr made)*. Continue between ** to last 2 sc. Do not turn. Sl st in last 2 sc to next loop. Crochet as follows: 3 sc in loop, 1 sc in sc. Continue to end, sl st in st up the edge other side.

Row 7. Begin crochet crocodile stitch as follows: 13 sc, turn, Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end.

Row 8. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 9. Sl st to middle of 2nd shell from hook, ch 3, 1 tr in same st as ch 3, ch 2, 2 tr the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2*, repeat between ** to end of row, ending with 2 tr in center of last shell. Turn.

Row 10. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell. Turn.

Row 11. Crochet 5 tr down treble, ch 1, crochet 5 tr up treble. Fasten off.

On other side, attach yarn in 13th sc from end. Turn.

Row 12. Ch 3, 1 tr in same sc as ch 3, *ch 2, sk 2 scs, 2 tr in next st*, continue between ** to end of 13 scs.

Row 13. Ch 2, 2 tr into the center of last shell, ch 2, 2 tr in the middle of 2-tr-group (the 2-tr group you skipped previous row), ch 2, 2 tr into the center of next shell. Turn.

Row 14. Crochet 5 tr down the 1st tr of the 2-tr group (last tr previous row), ch 1 and insert hook from left to right (looking directly at the work), crochet 5 tr up the next tr (you have now crocheted a Shell), *sk next 2-tr-group, crochet shell in next 2-tr group*, continue to end of row.

Row 15. Sl st to middle of 1st shell made previous row. Ch 3, 1 treble in same spot. Turn.

Row 16. Fasten off.

Edging: Crochet edge around the side of row 7 to 15 both sides using row 6 as pattern.

To make this crochet top, you will need to make 2 identical motifs.

Materials

Use a small crochet hook size 1.9 mm.

Use 100 % cotton yarn.

A sewing needle to weave in the ends and attach the 2 motifs.

Crochet Barbie Top step by step instructions

1st Motif.

Row 1. Begin by crochet 7 chainless sc. Turn.

Row 2 – 9. 1 sc in each sc. Turn.

Row 10. 2 sc in next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the remaining sc. Turn.

Row 11. 1 sc in each sc to end. Turn.

Row 12. Rep row 10. Turn.

Row 13. Rep row 11. Turn.

Row 14. 2 sc tog, 1 sc in remaining sc to end. Turn.

2nd Motif.

Row 1-9 same as 1st Motif.

Row 10. 1 sc in each sc to last 3 sc, 2 sc in each of the last 3 sc. Turn.

Row 11. 1 sc in sc to end. Turn.

Row 12. Repeat row 10. Turn.

Row 13. Rep row 11. Turn.

Row 14. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, 2 sc tog.

Stitch the row 1 together at the back of the doll.

Stich row 14 together, but leave 7 sc open as image shows. Use the leftover string as a cord around the neck.

Weave in the ends using a sewing needle.

How to make Life Size patterns using crochet Doll patterns

If you multiply the stitches with 7 or 8, and use a larger hook such as 5.5 mm, then it is possible to recreate a doll pattern to become a real size pattern. :) You might also ahve to change yarn size to one that fits better around a larger size hook.

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Click on image below to get this very hot Barbie dress.

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Crochet Halter top materials

Crochet yarn: I used chunky yarn from Fashion Plus’s amazing value pack of 100 % Mixed fibres.

PS. Any chunky yarn will do or any yarn you can use with a crochet hook 5.00 mm.

Crochet hook: 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm

2 buttons

Sewing needle

Scissors

Broomstick thick knitting needle (about 20 mm).

Crochet Halter top pattern ~ step by step with pictures

This Halter top is perfect to wear on top of a bikini, a singlet, or a bathing suit. I used quite chunky yarn and crochet hook 5.0 mm and 4.00 mm. In this pattern, I use the stitch ‘chainless single crochet’. You can also use a regular foundation chain. The front consists of 3 motifs and solomon’s chains between the motifs. You only need to apply step 1 of Solomon’s knot to complete this chain. If you don’t want to use Solomon’s knot, you can use regular chains.

I also use Broomstick technique in this motif.

Front halter top motifs

Make 2.

Row 1. 15 chainless single crochet. Turn, 1 sc in 3rd sc from hook, continue to end, sl st in last sc. Turn and sl st in 1st sc.

Row 2. In each 3-chainless sc space crochet 3 hdc. Turn.

Row 3. Ch 2, 1 dc in same st as ch 2, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between to end.

Row 4. Ch 2, 1 dc in each dc to end.

Row 5. Rep row 3.

Row 6. Ch 2, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 2.

Use a 10 mm knitting needle for the broomstick section starting row 7.

Row 7. Attach loop in each st around the knitting needle.

Row 8. Attach 4 loops together with sl st, 2 sc in same 4 loops, *ch 5, 2 sc in 4 loops together*, rep to end.

Row 9. In each 5 ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around the 2 dtr round 6, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc. End with sl st in last st.

Cobweb motif to go between the 2 front motifs.

Row 1. Ch 4, turn, sl st in first ch to make a circle.

Row 2. Ch 3, 17 dc in circle, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. *Ch 5, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 5.

Row 4. *Ch 7, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 7.

Row 5. *Ch 9, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 9.

Row 6. *Ch 11, sk 2 sts, 1 sc in next st* rep to end, end with 1 sc in 1st ch of ch 11. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Attach between the motifs as picture shows. Use a sewing needle and thread.

Use Solomon’s knot technique (only step 1 of Solomon’s knot is necessary to get this result) and crochet back and forth between the two halves (see image below). You can also use regular chains.

Back crochet halter top motif

Make 1.

Row 1. Ch 3, turn, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in ch 3.

Row 2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 3. Rep row 2.

Row 4. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dtr in next st*, rep between to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 5. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *ch 5, sk 2 dtr, 1 dc in next 2 dc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 6. Ch 3, *1 dc in next 2 dc, in 5-ch sp crochet: 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr around 2-dtr row 4, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc*, rep between ** to end, sl st in ch 3.

Row 7. Ch 3, 1 dc in every st except in dtr. In each dtr, crochet 2 dtr, sl st in ch 3.

Attach to back with row 1 pointing downwards.

Crochet Straps

Make 2.

Use crochet hook size 4.00 mm

Ch 100, turn, 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block stitch in next st, * 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 sl st in next st, 1 bullion block st in next st*, rep between ** to end.

Attach to the front as picture shows.

Connect the 9th bullion block st together using a sewing needle. This will be the straps that will go behind the head. Stitch the remaining of the straps down each side of the back motifs from the 5th bullion block stitch on the remaining straps.

I attached to buttons to the sides to hold this halter top together.

I really enjoyed making this Halter Crochet Top. Please share it if you liked it too. :)