Simple crochet bralette || Marigold Bralette top

Marigold Crochet Bralette Top by Bobo Stitches

What Is Being Made

The Marigold Bralette Top is a crochet bralette designed as a wearable top garment. This project creates a fitted bra-style top featuring triangular, cone-shaped cup panels that form the structure of the bralette. The design is available in five size options ranging from XS to XL, accommodating bra cup sizes from 32A through 40D, making it a versatile pattern for different body types and measurements.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate-level crochet project utilizes fundamental crochet techniques suitable for crafters with some experience. The primary stitch used throughout the Marigold Bralette is the double crochet (dc), which forms the foundation of the garment's structure. The cone-shaped bra cup panels are constructed using this stitch, creating a structured yet flexible fabric. Crocheters will need to understand basic shaping techniques to achieve the triangular panel construction that gives the bralette its distinctive silhouette.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Marigold Bralette pattern calls for Robin 3 ply yarn, a DK weight yarn composed of 100% acrylic fiber. The project requires 300 to 350 yards total, which is provided by 2 skeins of yarn. The recommended color for this design is mustard yellow, though the pattern structure allows for creative color substitutions. A 4mm crochet hook is used to work with this yarn weight, along with essential accessories including a stitch marker for tracking progress, a tape measure for checking gauge and finished measurements, and scissors for finishing.

Gauge and Sizing Information

Proper gauge is important for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies a gauge of 14 stitches by 8 rows over 4 inches in double crochet. However, the pattern notes that different gauges can work for this project as long as the crafter understands their personal gauge and adjusts accordingly to achieve proper measurements. This flexibility allows crafters with varying tension to successfully complete the garment.

The Marigold Bralette is offered in five graduated sizes:

• XS: Fits bra cup sizes 32A and 30B, with a cup width of 5 inches
• S: Fits bra cup sizes 32B, 32C, 32D, 34C, and 34A, with a cup width of 6 inches
• M: Fits bra cup sizes 34B, 36A, 36B, and 36C, with a cup width of 7 inches
• L: Fits bra cup sizes 36D, 38A, 38B, and 38C, with a cup width of 8 inches
• XL: Fits bra cup sizes 38D and 40D, with a cup width of 8.5 inches

The pattern recommends selecting a size based on actual body measurements and verifying the bra cup width against the provided sizing chart to ensure proper fit.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

The Marigold Bralette Top is rated as Easy to Intermediate, making it accessible to crocheters with basic to moderate experience. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing crafters to access instructions digitally and work at their own pace. This independent designer pattern from Bobo Stitches combines straightforward crochet fundamentals with shaping techniques to create a stylish, wearable garment.