Goldstone Bralette by Janine Myska

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Goldstone Bralette

by Janine Myska

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ABOUT

This #SizeInclusive bralette is perfect for first-timers who have never crocheted a bralette before. Make this adjustable bralette pattern in any size with this tutorial-style pattern, and use the 20+ photos (plus a stitch chart!) to help ensure you’re on the right track with plenty of helpful fit-tips included.

The Goldstone Bralette is a beach-inspired halter top with solid triangular cups and a delicate shell stitch body. This pattern is written in a tutorial-style, meaning you can work each step until achieving your desired size or desired amount of coverage. Feel free to modify or adjust your version to give you a fit that you are comfortable with.

This bralette is crocheted with a small hook, creating a solid fabric that need not be worn with a bra. You may choose to wear your bralette with removable cups like the ones found in bathing suits for a more comfortable wearing experience. You can also sew in a fabric lining using a sewing machine or a needle and thread if this is within your skill set.

For a FREE version of this pattern, please visit knitsnknots.ca/goldstone-bralette.

MATERIALS

Yarn: DK--WeCrochet CotLin in Cashew

70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen
123 yds (112 m) per 1.76-oz (50 g) skein
Find this yarn on crochet.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes

Yardage Estimate: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins of CotLin, or approximately 246 (246, 369, 369, 369) (492, 492, 615, 615) yds / 225 (225, 337, 337, 337) (450, 450, 563, 563) m

Note that the listed yardage is a rough estimate based on total bust circumference as well as feedback from pattern testers. These numbers are intended to be used as a guide. Because this pattern is made-to-measure, the exact yardage required for your unique measurements may vary slightly from these numbers. Reference the sizing chart on page 4 to find your estimated yardage required.

Yarn Substitution: Substitute WeCrochet CotLin with any similar light, DK weight (category #3) yarn that matches gauge. Note that DK weight is sometimes referred to as “8-ply” in Australia. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. C/2 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5 locking stitch markers, additional stitch markers or scrap yarn to help with seaming cups to the body

MATERIALS

Gauge for Cups: 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) = 22 sts and 28 rows in Single Crochet

Note: This is the gauge for the cups of your bralette. It is more important that you are satisfied with the fabric density created with your yarn and hook combination than it is to match this gauge exactly. Use this gauge as a guide and, ultimately, choose a yarn and hook combination that creates dense stitches for maximum coverage.

Gauge for Body Panel: Approximately 2.5” (6.5 cm) wide for each Shell/V-stitch repeat

GAUGE

Skill Level: Easy

Sizing: This bralette is made-to-measure. Three specific measurements will be referenced throughout the pattern to give a custom fit. This way, you can easily make this pattern for yourself or for someone else, as long as you have the three specified measurements of the wearer.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row.

Reversible: There is no right side or wrong side to this stitch pattern; however, the pattern will instruct you to assign a “right side” to each of your pieces before seaming them together.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise indicated.

Using Other Yarn Weights: Because this top is made-to-measure, you could try making this pattern with a different yarn weight than the one recommended. The pattern can be followed exactly as written since each piece is crocheted until reaching a specified size. Ignore the gauge provided and follow this pattern using any yarn weight and corresponding hook.

Construction: First, you will crochet two identical triangular cups. Next, you will crochet the body panel that hugs your rib cage. The cups are sewn to the body panel, then the back tie is crocheted separately and woven through the eyelets along the body panel and tied in the back for a secure fit.

My signature bralette hack for a great fit without “falling out” of it is to weave the ties through the front eyelet row for extra support. This way, you will not fall out through the bottom if you lift your arms up, and it helps to give some shape to your bralette, similar to the effect of a push-up bra.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS

Written in U.S. Crochet terms
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
Shell: work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in designated stitch sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
V-st (V-stitch): work (dc, ch 2, dc) in designated stitch