Materials
Crochet hook Size G
1 skein of Caron super soft any colors you choose
Abbreviations
ch= chain
dc= double crochet
hdc= half double crochet
sl= slip stitch
sc= single crochet
tc= triple crochet
bl= back loop only
This pattern is fully adjustable with simple amendments. I personally think keeping the cup size the same so that a hand may fit inside. HAPPY HOOKING!
Each section will be duplicated. So once done with first section will need to make again for other side
Cups
Row 1. Ch 22, DC in 3rd ch from hook, DC in each chain across, turn ( 20 dc)
Row 2. Ch 3, DC in next 18 dc, turn (19dc)
Row 3. Ch 3, DC in next 17 dc, turn. (18dc)
Row 4 and 5 repeat row 3
Row 6. Ch 3, DC in next 16 dc, 3 dc in next dc, 9 dc going down the side of rows 1-5 , turn (this will become one straight line)
Row 7. Ch 3, DC in next 10 dc, 3 dc in next dc, DC in next 18 dc, turn
Row 8. Ch 3 dc in next 31 dc, turn (32 dc)
Row 9- 15 repeat row 8
Cup 1 finished, repeat rows 1 - 15 for cup 2
Cuffs
Row 1. Ch 12, SC in 2nd ch from hook, SC in each ch across , turn(11 sc)
Row 2. ch 1 sc in bl of next 11 sc
Row 3 - 32 repeat row 2.
Row 33, fold in half so row 32 is over row 1, SC in each sc across making sure to go through both row 32 and row 1.
Cuff finished, repeat rows 1 - 33 one more time
Back straps
Similar to cuffs
Row 1. Ch 16, SC in each ch across, turn ( 15 sc)
Row 2 . Ch 1, SC in bl of next 15 sc, turn (15 sc)
Row 3- 32 repeat row 2.
Back strap finished. Repeat row 1 - 32 one more time
Assembly
Cuff to cup, place cuff opening on short side of cup, making sure to only Sl front side of cuff to front side of cup. It's easiest to put opposite sides together (picture reference 1) on the reverse opening of the cuff sew back strap to back
side of cuff. ( picture reference 2). A helpful hint.. Place the back strap inside the cuff while sewing to ensure seams will be hidden
Repeat for second side. (Very important to not give yourself two left boobs. Please pardon my “tattoo” my son gave me!Lol)
PICTURE REFERENCE ONE
PICTURE REFERENCE TWO
Shoulder straps
( I've made these an option for adjustable, feel free to play with the pattern. The length before adjusted down is 17 inches. Adjusts to 12 inches)( picture reference 3)
In top corner of cup start on side cuff is attached.
Row 1.The 3rd dc down from tip of corner ch 4, dc in corner stitch, ch 2 dc in 3rd dc from corner opposite side from first ch 4,
Row 2. Ch 3, dc in next ch, chain 6, dc in last 2 ch, turn
Row 3. Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 6, dc in next 2 dc
Row 4 - 26 repeat row 3.
Row 27. Ch 3, insert hook through 7 st from cuff sl, insert hook through next stitch working towards cuff dc together the shoulder strap to the back strap, 4 sl along back strap, dc together in next 2 dc.
Finished attaching shoulder strap, repeat on other side
You should have 2 complete sides now to assemble them
I start with the top of the cup where the shoulder strap starts working away from the top of the bust ( that is a completely different stitch.. ch 3, dc in each st as you get to each corner ad 3 dc in corner st, when you get to the edge of the bottom of the cup dc the bottom corners of the cups together, continue around till you reach the top of the cup on the second strap. Going down the top of the bust in the first stitch ch 5, in same stitch tc, sl in 3rd stitch from ch5/tc cluster, repeat till you reach the other shoulder strap. should be 9 loops bordering each cup top.
PICTURE REFERENCE THREE
Bottom of cup
Row 1. where 2 cups meet, 2nd dc from center sl, 3 dc in center dc, sl in 2nd dc opposite side, (3dc)
Row 2 sl in 2 dc turn, dc in next dc, 2 dc in center stitch, dc in next dc, sl 2nd side dc. (4dc)
Row 3. Sl in next 2 side dc, turn, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc next 2 dc, sl 2nd dc on side.(6 dc)
Row 4. Sl in next 2 side dc, turn, dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc next 2 dc, sl 2nd dc side. Tie off (7 dc)
Row 5. Start where cup meets cuff on bottom side ch 1, SC in next 2 dc, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 66 dc, hdc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc.
Finished exterior outline.
Interior arm hole
Row 1.Start in corner where cuff meets cup. On cup side sl 2nd St from stitch meeting, dc in center stitch, sl in 2nd St on cuff. Turn
Row 2. ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as ch. DC each stitch around, adding 3 dc in each corner.
Finished interior one. Repeat on other side.
* to adjust the shoulder straps start at last ch 6 next to back strap, slide crochet hook under the ch 6 grabbing the next group of ch 6. Pull through. Repeat to top of cup. Add a bow or a button and loop last chain again the dc in the corner. Repeat on second side. If that shortens too much. Just repeat steps on the ch 6 that's applicable.
* you can also tighten the cups by chaining a long bunch. I did 80. And using to lace up the center of the cups ( those hoops come in handy, eh? ) please message me if any of this doesn't make since.
