Mermaid Bralette pattern

Beautiful detailed bralette inspired by mermaids, perfect for summer. It is a push up bralette, with a decoration at the center and a shell decoration below the cups, it also has a few different options to choose from for the straps.
I have written this pattern including pictures guiding you through every step.

MATERIAL:

Crochet hook:
-3 mm for main project;
-2.5 mm for details;
-Optional for sizes L/XL: to make the project simpler you can use a bigger hook (3.5 mm or 4 mm).

Yarn:
Weight: DK;
Yarn used: 100% Cotton ‘Egypto 2’ by Mafil;
Suggested yarn: any yarn in the same weight;

Yardage:
approx. from 70g to 120g; from 120m/130y to 230m/250y.

Other: stitch markers.
Optional: fine thread and needle to sew on pads.

GAUGE:
worked in dc with main 3 mm hook:
5x5 cm (2x2”) = 10 dc posts x 5 dc rows

Notes: if necessary, adjust needles or yarn size to match the gauge.
(Optional for sizes L/XL - 4 mm hook: 5x5 cm (2x2”) = 8 dc posts x 3.5 dc rows)

SIZES:
XS, S, M, L, XL - Bust sizes.
Note: this pattern is written in a ‘made to measure’ way, where you follow the guidelines and make adjustments according to your body size, therefore it is adjustable for most sizes.
The one shown in the pictures of this pattern is a S/M (C cup).