OTH Crochet Nook

When I first started to crochet in 2014, I was making so

many garments and not writing down the patterns.

One of my favourite designs is this one… simple halter, with criss cross detail in front, backless, easily adjustable, and made up of just 2 identical panels.

Definitely beginner friendly and perfect for the Summer.

Pair it with jeans, shorts, or even over your bikini top!

I used Lily Sugar’N Cream in the colourway Sage Green.

This pattern works up very quickly…who doesn’t like quick wips?

Lily Sugar'N Cream is one of of my favourite cotton yarns for Summer projects, look at all the fun bright colours you can choose from on yarnspirations.com!

Ready?

Let's make The Hello Summer Halter Top

Notes before you begin:

-the amount of initial chains you start with should measure out to half of the front of your torso (hold the chain up to where you want the halter to sit, your chain should run from your belly button to your love handle)

-the more chains to start will make it wider, the less chains to start will make it shorter

-my initial chain of 30, makes a size small

-this halter top is made up of 2 panels: both to cover the front, identical in size, no seaming required

-I used 1.5 balls of Lily Sugar’n Cream in Sage Green

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Hello Summer Halter Top

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Lily Sugar’n Cream
Size H [5.00 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Abbreviations:

CH = Chain(s)

SC = Single Crochet

SC2TOG = Single Crochet Decrease (single crochet to bring 2 stitches together)

SK = Skip stiches

Instructions:

The instructions are written for size S. If changes are necessary to make a larger size, add the desired amount of chains.

FRONT PANEL (make 2 alike):

Ch 31 (increase or decrease this number to change size)

1st row: 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn.

2^nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch, leaving last 2 stitches, SC2TOG in last 2 stitches. Turn.

3^rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each stitch until end. Turn.

*repeat Row 2 and 3 until panel ends with 1 stitch, SL ST (your panels should look like the picture below)

DO NOT FASTEN OFF.

You can now make the chains you need that will secure the top around your neck

Ch 30 or more, SL ST, fasten off.

ADDING LOOPS FOR THE CRISS CROSS:

You are now going to create loops along the straight edge of each panel (this is where you will be threading through the chain to make the criss cross)

Attach yarn to bottom of straight edge.

Ch 3, skip 2 stiches, sc in next*

*repeat until you reach the top of the panel, SL ST, fasten off

*complete the same on the other panel along the straight edge

ADDING CHAINS TO SECURE TOP AROUND YOUR WAIST

You are now going to add chains to the bottom of each panel that will hug around your waist

Attach yarn to the bottom of the decreased edge.

Ch 30 or more, as many as you need to tie around you.

SL ST, fasten off.

CRISS CROSS CHAIN

Now, create the chain that will be threading in between the loops to connect both panels.

Ch 160, or more/less – depending on how long you need it.

This may take a few times of chaining, threading it through, trying it on, and adjusted the chains

And you're done!

I cant wait to see your Hello Summer Halter Top!

Tag me @OTHCrochetNook

And use #OTHHelloSummerHalter

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The Hello Summer Halter Top is a FREE Crochet Pattern that contains affiliate links from my friends at Yarnspirations.

I love making anything out of cotton yarn!

The Horizons Tank was an idea I had since the beginning of the year...I saw this colour combo on a pillow at a home decor store - fell in love with it!

I couldn't resist using Sugarbush Cabot, its the perfect mix

of 70% pima cotton and 30% linen.

It made this tank so light weight and airy...perfect for the Spring/Summer.

I used the colourways: Western White, By The Lake, and Portage Peach.

Ready?

Let's make The Horizons Tank!

Notes before you begin:

-the amount of ribbing you complete is how wide each panel will be, I made a size small

-complete more rows in the ribbing for a larger size, and less rows in the ribbing for a smaller size (width)
-it's important to make sure you are working with an EVEN number of stitches (ideally: a multiple of 4)

-you can chose to carry yarn throughout the pattern, or drop and pick up colours as you go

-each panel: 15" width x 18" length

-this tank is made up of 2 panels: front and back, seamed at the sides (leaving armholes) and at the shoulders.

-I used 3 skeins of Sugarbush Cabot (1 for each colour)

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

Here is a video tutorial I made, that shows how I dropped and picked up colours, click HERE

OTH Crochet Nook Pattern: Horizons Tank

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:

Sugarbush Cabot (3 colours of your choice)
Size F [3.75 mm] crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge:

15 sts and 13 rows = 4” x 4"

Abbreviations:

CH = Chain(s)
PU = Pick Up (pick up another strand of yarn)

SC = Single Crochet

BLO = Back Loop Only

HDC = Half Double Crochet

HDC 2TOG = Half Double Crochet Two Together

Instructions:

The instructions are written for size S. If changes are necessary to make a larger size, add the desired amount of ribbing/cuff rows before each panel.

BACK and FRONT (make alike):

COLOUR A

Ribbing: Ch 5.

1st row: 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 4 sts

2^nd row: Ch 1. 1 SC BLO in each st to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row until ribbing reaches desired width. (for XS/S = 25 rows)

Do not fasten off

Next row: Ch 1. Work Sc evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn. (for XS/S = 50 sc)

Row 1: Ch 1. HDC in each stitch until end of row. Turn.

Row 2 - 10: Repeat Row 1

Row 11: Ch 1. HDC 46, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 4, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 12: Ch 1. HDC 8, *PU COLOUR A, HDC 42, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 1. HDC 38, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 12, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 14: Ch 1. HDC 16, *PU COLOUR A, HDC 34, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 15: Ch 1. HDC 30, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 20, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 16: Ch 1. HDC 24, *PU COLOUR A, HDC 26, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 17: Ch 1. HDC 22, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 28, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 18: Ch 1. HDC 32, *PU COLOUR A, HDC 18, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 19: Ch 1. HDC 14, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 36, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 20: Ch 1. HDC 40, *PU COLOUR A, HDC 10, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 21: Ch 1. HDC 6, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 44, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 22: Ch 1. HDC 50, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 23: Ch 1. HDC 46, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 4, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 24: Ch 1. HDC 8, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 42, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 25: Ch 1. HDC 38, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 12, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 26: Ch 1. HDC 16, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 34, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 27: Ch 1. HDC 30, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 20, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 28: Ch 1. HDC 24, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 26, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 29: Ch 1. HDC 22, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 28, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 30: Ch 1. HDC 32, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 18, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 31: Ch 1. HDC 14, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 36, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 32: Ch 1. HDC 40, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 10, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 33: Ch 1. HDC 6, *PU COLOUR C, HDC 44, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 34: Ch 1. HDC 48, *PU COLOUR B, HDC 2, Ch 1. Turn.

*PU COLOUR C
Row 35: Ch 1. HDC 50, Ch 1. Turn.
Row 36: Ch 1. HDC 50, Ch 1. Turn.

Now we are going to create the v-neck collar.

We are going to work one side at a time: completing and fastening off on one side and attaching yarn to the other side.

Row 37: Ch 1. HDC 25, Ch 1. Turn.

Row 38 - 41: Repeat Row 37

Row 42: Ch 1, HDC2TOG, HDC until end of row. Turn.

Row 43 - 50: Repeat Row 42

SL ST twice. Fasten off.

Now attach yarn (Colour C) to opposite end of Row 37,

and repeat same pattern (Row 37 - 50)

Both panels are complete!

Lay them on top of eachother, seam the sides together (leaving armholes), and then seam the shoulders.

And you're done!

I cant wait to see your Horizons Tank!

Tag me @OTHCrochetNook

And use #OTHHorizonsTank

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The Horizons Tank is a FREE Crochet Pattern part of a collaboration with my friends at Yarnspirations. This post contains affiliate links.