Straps Crop Top


One size

55 chain (foundation) + chain 2 (Count as first DC)

Band/body (front)

Row 1: ch 1, 1 sc in next ch and all around to the end, turn.
Row 2 to 15: ch 2, 1 dc in next ch, and all around, turn.


Cup:
** Wont cover as bikini cups. only will give shape to the top**

Starting from 2nd ch from hook
Row 1: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), 20 dc, dc3tog, turn.
Row 2: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), 16 dc, dc3tog, turn.
Row 3: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), 12 dc, dc3tog, turn.
Row 4: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), 8 dc, dc3tog, turn.
Row 5: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), 4 dc, dc3tog, turn.
Row 4: beg decrease (ch 2, dc2tog), dc3tog, turn.

One side was made, now from the other side of the band repeat the same process, join yarn in 2nd st from end.


Band/Body: (Back)
ch 55 + ch 2

Row 1 to 15: ch 2, dc all around.


Edging:
Join contrast color

Beg pc in same st, ch 1, * pc, ch 1. Repeat from * to the top of triangle/cup, sl st, repeat from * to the bottom.
Skip the ch 1 space between cups, repeat directions on the other side


Straps: (make 2)

ch 41
On 2nd ch from hook make 1 sc, make sc all around.
Attach on the top of cup and middle of back band.

Finishing:
Use mattress stitch to sew sides.

Lay work with right sides facing down and edges to be sewn side by side. Stitches will be worked through the top loop only of both sides.
Insert needle from left to right through the first stitches of both panels at the bottom of your work
Keep working right to left/left to right to the top of work. Every few stitches pull the yarn snug to secure and even out the seam. Weave in ends.

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