INTRODUCTION

You’ll crochet this top in several stages. First, you make the left and right cups separately. Then you crochet the underbust part directly onto the bottom edges of the cups, connecting them at the back with a simple chain. The chain will be a foundation for the back. Once that’s done, you edge the entire piece with single crochet stitches and delicate picots for a soft, romantic finish.

Next, you create the front fastening: one placket with buttons, the other with button holes. Then you crochet the bra pads separately and sew them onto the inside of the cups to give extra support and structure. Finally, you make a long strap from a chain and half double crochets. Thread the strap through the back, crisscross it, then pull through the top corners of the cups, and tie it around your neck for a secure fit.

Buttons & Optional Corset Drawstring
The top closes at the front with buttons, giving it a charming, vintage feel. And if the cleavage feels too deep for your comfort, you can easily adjust it. Crochet a drawstring just like the straps — a chain with half double crochets — and lace it through the chain spaces at the bottom of the cups, just above the buttons. This simple addition works like a corset and lets you open or close the neckline depending on your mood or outfit.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL, SKILLS, TECHNIQUES
To make the Lilac Moonchild Crop-Top you need skills which are between experienced beginner and lower intermediate. Stitches used for this project are chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Lilac cotton yarn (or any color of your choice)
1 skein: 50gr = 125m/136yds; 100% Cotton.
Amount: 100–200gr, depending on your size. I’m size M, and I used about 120gr of yarn.

Hooks & Needles
3mm crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

EXTRA TIP
Make sure you take a look at the white option of this crop-top on my blog. It’s styled differently and has several changes comparing to the original Lilac Moonchild.