Shaka Bralette

PATTERN ONLY - This is NOT a finished garment!! **Overview** The Shaka Bralette is a fun and comfy bralette that is perfect for spring and summer! Wear it as a cute super-cropped top, or as a bralette peeking out under a tank. The crossed straps are super cool and offer good support, and the contrast color straps give it a fun pop of color! The contrast color straps don’t use much yarn, so dig through your stash to use those fun bits and bobs you couldn’t throw out! **Construction** This bralette is crocheted bottom-up. Length is added to the front panel and then separated for the individual cups. The cups and main color straps are worked one at a time, and then the contrast color and straps are worked last. **Sizes** (1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} [7, 8, 9] 10, 11 (XS, S, M) {L, XL, 2X} [3X, 4X, 5X] 6X, 7X to fit chest measurement of: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) {40-42, 44-46, 48-50} [52-54, 56-58, 60-62] 64-66, 68-70 inches / (71-76, 81-86, 91.5-96.5) {101.5-106.5, 111.5-117, 122-127} [132-137, 142-147, 152-158] 163-168, 173-178 centimeters Garment Full Chest Measurement: (22, 26, 30) {34, 38, 42} [46, 50, 54] 58, 62 inches / (56, 66, 76) {86, 97, 107} [117, 127, 137] 147, 157 centimeters This bralette is designed with 6 inches / 15 centimeters of negative ease. My bust size is 40 inches. My pink and orange sample is a size 4 or 34 inches / 86 centimeters, and fits with 6 inches / 15 centimeters negative ease at my bust. My blue sample is a size 3 or 30 inches / 76 centimeters, and fits with 10 inches of negative ease at my bust. **Hook & Gauge** Main Fabric: 4.5 mm / US 7-7 18 sts x 18 rows = 4 inches / 10 centimeters in Main Fabric stitch pattern, worked flat & blocked - This will be considered your “Main Body” hook Ribbed Hem: 4.0 mm / US 6-G 13 sts x 20 rows = 2 inches / 5 centimeters in Ribbed Hem stitch pattern, unstretched, worked flat & blocked - This will be considered your “Ribbed Hem” hook Use whatever size hook gets gauge! **Yarn** #3 - DK Weight Pink and Orange sample made in LB Collection Anya (240 yds / 100g) – 100% Merino in the color “Mango Tango”. (Note: This yarn is technically listed as a #4 worsted yarn, but was very thin and worked up into a DK weight gauge easily.) As long as you get gauge and like the fabric, use whatever yarn you like and is accessible to you! **Yards / Meters** See picture for yardage chart **Notions** 2+ Stitch markers Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape **Skills Needed** This pattern is not labeled with a specific “project level” or “skill level”. Instead, a list is included of all of the skills that are required to make the complete project using the written directions with no modifications. - Turning work in order to work flat - Turning work while working in the round - Finishing Off - Stitches: Single Crochet, Extended Single Crochet, Single Crochet 2 Together, Single Crochet 3 Together, Slip Stitch, Slip Stitch in Back Loop Only - Crocheting an Icord, or using an Icord maker - For the straps of the bralette, I have written instructions for a crochet icord, but you can also use an icord maker tool or even knit an icord. - Crocheting along edges of rows - Weaving in ends, Washing & Blocking a finished garment