The Claire Halter is a sleek, elegant crochet halter top with a stunning open back and bow detail. The adjustable back ties allow you to customise the fit, and the length is also customisable. The pattern includes made-to-measure instructions for makers using a different yarn or gauge as well as graded instructions for sizes XS - 2XL.

The top is worked from the top down, starting with the neck strip and working downward in flat rows.

Sizes:
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL)

Materials:
• 3 mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) balls of Drops Belle 50 g = 120 m / 130 yrd or
360 (480) 480 (600) 600 (600) m
393 (525) 525 (656) 656 (656) yrd of similar DK yarn
• Stitch markers
• 3 snap buttons

Gauge:
19 hdc x 13 rows of alternating flo hdc and blo hdc = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

Size guide:
The Claire Halter is intended to fit bust measurements of:
80–85 (85–90) 90–95 (95–100) 100–110 (110–120) cm
31.5–33.5 (33.5–35.5) 35.5–37.5 (37.5–39.5) 39.5–43.5 (43.5–47.5) in
Length is customizable.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

The pattern uses US terminology and includes detailed explanations of all special techniques, including several graduated tall stitches used to shape the neckline edge.
This pattern includes guidance for adjusting tie length and body length, made-to-measure fitting instructions, and tips for achieving clean edges and a polished finish. You can choose to keep the bow adjustable or sew it in place for a more polished look.

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