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THE VENUS TOP
A pattern by Spirit and Thread Crochet
Materials:
This pattern as photographed uses:
4mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Size 4, worsted weight yarn, approximately 200-400 yards depending on size. This pattern is photographed using two
strands of size 2 yarn.
Choose your size:
Tops generally fit the size shirt you regularly wear. Waistbands are adjustable, so you want to fit the cups:
X-Small: 32-34A
Small: 32-34B, 32C
Medium: 36B, 34C, 32-34D, 32DD
Large: >36C, >36D, >34DD/DDD
If you have more questions about sizing feel free to send me an email at spirit.and.thread.crochet@gmail.com.
When there are different stitch counts per size, they will be written as XS (S, M, L).
Gauge:
15HDC by 14 rows is a 4-inch square, size 4mm hook.
Stitches:
SC - single crochet
HDC - half double crochet
DC - double crochet
SC2TOG - single crochet 2 together
DC2TOG - double crochet 2 together (used to decrease)
CH - Chain
* * - indicates repeat
Bralette Cups
Chain 20 (20, 20, 22).
Row 1: CH1 and turn your work (this counts as your first
HDC). HDC across until you have one stitch left.
In the last stitch, place 5 HDC to wrap around to the
other side.
HDC across.
Row 2: CH1 and turn your work (CH1 counts as your
first HDC).
HDC until you reach the 3rd HDC at the top of your cup.
(It may help to place a stitch marker in this stitch for
each row). Place 5 HDC in the 3rd HDC from your
previous row. HDC in the remaining stitches.
Repeat row 2 until you have a total of 5 (5, 6, 6) rows.
Row 6 (6, 7, 7): CH2 and turn your work (this counts as
your first DC). DC until you reach the 3rd HDC at the top
of your cup. Place 5 DC in the 3rd HDC from your
previous row. DC in the remaining stitches.
Repeat row 6 (6, 7, 7) until you have a total of 7 (8, 11,
13) rows.
Fasten off.
Repeat these steps to create a second cup, but this time
don’t fasten off after your final row.
Waistband
Row 1: CH1 and turn your work 90 degrees so you are
working along the bottom edge. SC across, placing two
SC in each DC row and one SC in each HDC row.
Place two SC in your final DC row.
Lay your second cup upside down with the DC where
you fastened off next to your current working loop. SC
into the stitch where you fastened off. SC across the
bottom edge of the second cup.
Row 2: CH1 and turn your work (counts as first SC). SC
across.
Row 3: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). DC
across.
Row 4: CH1 and turn your work (counts as first SC). SC
across.
Row 5: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). DC
across.
Row 6: CH1 and turn your work (counts as first SC). SC
across.
FOR SIZE LARGE ONLY--
Row 7: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). DC
across.
Row 8: CH1 and turn your work (counts as first SC). SC
across.
CH1 and turn your work 90 degrees to work along the
side of your waistband/bralette cup.
Row 1: SC in the SC you just placed. SC across your
waistband rows for a total of 8 (8, 8, 11) including your
first SC. SC and then across your bralette cup DC row for
10 (12, 12, 13) SC.
Row 2: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). In
next two stitches, DC2TOG. DC across.
Row 3: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). DC
across until you have 3 stitches left. DC2TOG. DC in the
final stitch.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have a total of 6 (8, 8, 10)
DC rows.
Row 7 (9, 9, 11): CH1 and turn your work (counts as first
SC). SC across.
Row 8 (10, 10, 12): Turn your work. SC into first stitch.
CH4, SK1, SC into next 3 (3, 3, 4). CH4, SK1, SC into next
4 (4, 4, 5). CH4, SK1, SC into the last stitch. Fasten off.
FOR SIZES MEDIUM AND LARGE ONLY:
Lay your top upward with the wrong side facing you.
We are joining the cups in the center so the top has a
bit more support.
Fold your top so the cups are on top of each other with
the wrong side facing you.
Slip stitch to connect your yarn in the first open DC –
located right above your waistband, at the bottom of
your bralette cups. You should go through TWO DCs,
one on each cup.
SC into the same stitch. SC into the next 3 stitches for
medium and 6 stitches for large, or whatever you prefer
to add additional support. Fasten off.
ALL SIZES CONTINUE:
Slip stitch to connect to the bottom corner of your
waistband that hasn’t been worked on yet.
SC across your waistband rows for a total of 8 (8, 8, 11)
SC and then across your bralette cup DC row for a total
of 10 (12, 12, 13) SC.
Row 2: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). In
next two stitches, DC2TOG. DC across.
Row 3: CH2 and turn your work (counts as first DC). DC
across until you have 3 stitches left. DC2TOG. DC in the
final stitch.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you have a total of 6 (8, 8, 10)
DC rows.
Row 7 (9, 9, 11): CH1 and turn your work (counts as first
SC). SC across.
SIZING OPTION: Add more SC rows here without
decreasing to extend the length of your waistband.
Row 8 (10, 10, 12): Turn your work. SC into first stitch.
CH4, SK1, SC into next 3 (3, 3, 4). CH4, SK1, SC into next
4 (4, 4, 5). CH4, SK1, SC into the last stitch. DO NOT
FASTEN OFF.
Border
CH1 and turn your work 90 degrees to SC along the top
edge of the rows you just created. Place one SC in each
SC row and two SC in each DC row.
SC along the side of your bralette cup, one SC per stitch
until you reach the 3rd DC at the top of your cup.
SC into the 3rd DC at the top of your cup. CH50, or as
many as it takes to reach desired strap length.
CH1 and turn your work. SC along your CH50, one SC
per chain.
After placing your final SC in your strap chain, SC into
the same 3rd DC. SC along the other side of your bralette
cup.
SC until you reach the space where the two bralette
cups connect. SC2TOG the two bottom stitches.
SC along the side of your second bralette cup.
Repeat steps from the previous cup to create your
second strap. SC along the other side of this bralette
cup.
SC on the top edge of the waistband.
One you reach your waistband loops, 4SC into each CH4
space. SC into SC between loops.
SC along the bottom edge, two SC in each DC row and
one SC in each SC.
Repeat waistband loops on the second side. Slip stitch
to connect to the first SC of your border. Fasten off.
Finishing touches
Now we will add the ties between your cups. You can
customize this however you see fit, making your chain
longer or shorter depending on how many times you
want it to criss-cross.
Slip stitch to connect where you’d like your center ties
to begin. I usually connect about 2/3 of the way up the
side of my right cup.
Chain 12-24 inches, depending on how many times you
want it to criss-cross. If you aren’t sure, chain 24 inches
so you have plenty to work with. You can always cut off
if it’s too long.
Fasten off but leave your loop open so you can slip
stitch after weaving.
Weave your chain through the SC in your border row as
you’d like. I weave through 3-4 times on each side and
leave an inch or two at the bottom of the cups.
Slip stitch into the stitch parallel to your initial slip
stitch. Fasten off.
Chain your waistband tie as long as you need – I usually
do 24-36 inches.
Weave in all ends.
YOU DID IT! Congrats on finishing your top! Wear it
proudly, and if you share photos please tag me. I’d love
to see your finished work!
