Crochet Front Tie Top (Easy Bralette Video Tutorial)

This front tie crochet top by AC Crochets is a quick, cute bralette-style top that ties at the front with a bow. It is worked in medium weight yarn with a small hook for a firm fabric, and it can be made in less than five hours. All you need to start is your bust measurement, which makes it easy to fit to your size.

Front Tie Top at a Glance

• Designer: AC Crochets
• Skill level: easy
• Yarn: medium weight yarn; one skein of Alize Diva Plus was used
• Hook: 3 mm
• Time: less than 5 hours
• Video length: about 27 minutes

How the Top Is Made

1. Bra cups: two cups are crocheted to fit; measure them as you go.
2. Connecting the cups: the cups are joined at the center.
3. Band: the band below the cups is worked to half of your bust measurement, with open eyelet rows for a light look.
4. Edging: the body is edged, and a decorative edging is added along the bottom.
5. Straps and ties: the halter straps and the front ties finish the top.

What You'll Need

• One skein of medium weight yarn (a cotton blend is cool for summer)
• A 3 mm crochet hook
• A tape measure and scissors

Images and pattern courtesy of AC Crochets

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Enjoy the Video Tutorial

Source: AC Crochets

Tips for a Great Fit

• Measure your bust before you start and divide it by two for the band width.
• Try the cups on before joining them; add or remove rounds to adjust the coverage.
• Use a firm tension so the cups hold their shape.
• Style it with high-waisted jeans, a skirt or over a swimsuit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this top good for beginners?
Yes. It uses basic stitches and the video shows every step, from the cups to the ties.

Which yarn works best?
A smooth medium weight cotton or cotton blend is comfortable in warm weather and shows the eyelet rows nicely.

More Tops from AC Crochets

Try the fringe bralette top, the easy halter top or the front-tie granny stitch bralette.