A bralette that feel both supportive and light is often where crocheters get stuck. Too solid and it feels stiff, too open and it lacks structure. A Crochet Bralette Top With Mesh Body solves that balance by combining shaped cups with an airy body section that moves with the wearer. The solid areas give definition where it matters, while the mesh allows flexibility, breathability, and easy length adjustment, making the overall piece comfortable, adaptable, and practical for real wear rather than just visual appeal.
Crochet Boho Top
This design is built in clear stages that mirror how the top actually functions on the body. You start by shaping two structured cups, refine their edges for comfort and stability, then connect them into a single body that grows downward with adjustable length and flexible ties. Each section supports the next, which makes the construction logical and easy to adjust as you work.
Materials
- Yarn approximately 70 g
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Beads optional
- Bra pads optional
Cups Make 2
- Make a slip knot and chain 15, then chain 3 more
- Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook and in each chain across
- In the last chain work 3 double crochet, chain 1, 3 double crochet
- Double crochet down the opposite side of the foundation chain
- Chain 3 and turn, double crochet in each stitch until the top space
- In the top space work 2 double crochet, chain 1, 2 double crochet
- Double crochet in each stitch down the other side
- Repeat the increase row until you have seven rows
- Chain 3 and turn, chain 1, skip 1, double crochet in the next stitch
- At the top space work 1 double crochet, chain 1, 1 double crochet
- Continue the mesh pattern down the other side
- Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in every stitch and space
- Work two single crochets at the top peak
- Single crochet the first two stitches, then work a picot stitch
- Repeat single crochet and picot stitches along the edge
- At the top peak chain 100 for the strap
- Work half double crochets back down the chain using a pattern of two half double crochets, chain 1, skip 1
- Continue the picot border down the second side
Joining the Cups and Body
- Create a slip knot and chain 10
- Join this chain to the bottom corner of the first cup with a single crochet
- Single crochet across the bottom of the first cup
- Chain 3 and join to the bottom corner of the second cup
- Single crochet across the second cup and chain 13
- Double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook
- Double crochet across the entire bottom edge including the chains
- Alternate solid double crochet rows with mesh rows until desired length is reached
Bottom Trim Boho Detail
- Create foundation loops using chain 4 and single crochet across the bottom
- Work six double crochet stitches into each space to form shell stitches
- At the side extensions create loops with chain 5 and slip stitch for back lacing
Finishing Touches
- Chain 150 using double strand yarn
- Lace the chain through the mesh section between the cups in a crisscross pattern
- Chain 300 for the back tie
- Thread the chain through the side eyelets to secure the top
- Add beads to the ends of the ties if desired
- Weave in all yarn ends securely
Fit and Sizing Guidance
- The cup size is controlled by the number of increase rows worked before switching to the mesh section.
- Seven rows create a medium coverage cup, but you can stop earlier for a smaller fit or add rows for more coverage, as long as both cups match.
- The mesh body is intentionally worked after the cups are joined so you can try the top on and decide how long you want it.
- This makes the pattern adaptable for cropped, standard, or longer boho styles without recalculating stitch counts.
- The back lacing and long ties handle most fit adjustments, so exact stitch counts are less important than symmetry and even tension.
Stitch and Shaping Clarity
- The cup shaping comes from increasing only at the top space.
- This keeps the sides smooth while adding depth where the bust needs it most.
- The chain 1 at the top acts as a turning point and should stay centered as the cup grows.
- The mesh section uses chains and skipped stitches to reduce bulk and add flexibility.
- This is intentional and helps the top sit comfortably without feeling stiff or heavy.
- The single crochet edging stabilizes the cup before adding picots.
- This step prevents stretching and gives the decorative edge a clean foundation.
Beginner Notes
- If this is your first shaped cup, place a stitch marker in the top chain space so you can easily spot where increases happen.
- When working into the side of the foundation chain, aim for consistent spacing rather than exact stitch placement. Even tension matters more than perfect alignment here.
- For the straps, keep your tension relaxed so the half double crochet pattern does not shorten the chain too much.
Finishing Notes
- Bra pads can be lightly tacked in after blocking so they sit naturally inside the cups. Avoid sewing them in before the final fit adjustments.
- When adding beads, secure them with a knot above and below each bead to prevent slipping over time.
- Before weaving in ends, try the top on fully tied. This ensures straps and ties are positioned exactly where you want them.
