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    Home » Shirts + Tops

    Updated: Apr 7, 2023 by Jess Coppom ·

    15 Best Easy Butterfly Crochet Top Patterns

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    Crocheted butterfly tops are becoming increasingly popular for their quick workup and unique boho design. They’re an attention-grabbing and versatile addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. 

    We’ve included free and paid halter patterns to ensure you can find the perfect butterfly crochet top for all your summer events.

    Crochet butterfly tops.

    What is a Butterfly Crochet Top?

    A butterfly top is a crochet bralette shaped like butterfly wings and tied in the back. With simple adjustments, the basic butterfly top design can be used to create dresses or cropped tops with sleeves.

    Jump to:
    • What is a Butterfly Crochet Top?
    • How to Crochet a Butterfly Top
    • Best Yarn for a Halter Top
    • Butterfly Crochet Top Patterns
    • Supplies You’ll Need 
    • FAQs
    • Find Your Next Project
    • Invitation to our Facebook group

    How to Crochet a Butterfly Top

    Butterfly halters are worked starting with the body and adding the wings. Many top patterns utilize the half double or double crochet stitch to create the fabric portion with a simple chain stitch for the straps.

    Some designs make two separate butterfly wings that connect in various creative ways.

    Best Yarn for a Halter Top

    The best yarn is lightweight cotton to make these crop tops for summer outings. A DK yarn, sport, or worsted-weight cotton blend will allow your halter to hold its shape while feeling cool enough for hot weather.

    Here are some of our favorite cotton yarns for summer tank tops.

    Yarn NameWeightMaterials
    LB Collection Cotton Bamboo LinenFine (#2)40% Cotton, 35% Bamboo, 25% Linen
    A Star is Born: Oh Baby YarnFine (#2)100% Organic Cotton
    TrubooLight (#3)100% Bamboo
    CobooLight (#3)51% Cotton, 49% Rayon from Bamboo
    Lion Brand JeansMedium (#4)100% Acrylic
    Touch of LinenMedium (#4)51% Cotton, 49% Linen
    Lazy DaysMedium (#4)100% Polyester

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    Butterfly Crochet Top Patterns

    Free Butterfly Crochet Tops

    The following butterfly tops include free written patterns or video instructions, and sometimes both. Several free patterns below explain how to make one size top and offer expanded sizing in the paid PDF version.

    Beginner Butterfly Top
    www.maecrochets.com

    Beginner Butterfly Top

    Using simple stitches to create the body and wings, this beginner butterfly top is the perfect option for crocheters of any level. The designer offers tips for making the bralette top more modest.
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    Quick Winged Crop
    www.youtube.com

    Quick Winged Crop

    Follow this YouTube video tutorial to quickly work up a butterfly halter top with fuller coverage. Holding two strands of DK-weight cotton together allows you to finish this pattern in no time. Prefer written instructions, or need to adjust the size? The designer has a pattern for sale linked in the description. Tutorial by Shyler crochets
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    Lacy Halter Video
    www.youtube.com

    Lacy Halter Video

    The shell stitch featured in this butterfly top gives it an open, feminine design. The recommended Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn makes this top versatile, whether you wear it alone or under a cardigan. There is a paid pattern PDF option if you prefer written instructions. Video tutorial by Shyler crochets.
    Get the Pattern
    Colorful Butterfly Top with Plus Sizes
    www.youtube.com

    Colorful Butterfly Top with Plus Sizes

    This bright halter pattern is free as a video tutorial or as a paid written pattern. Follow along with the video to learn how to adapt the basic pattern sizing. This tutorial features a size small with some comments instructing viewers how to adjust for other sizes. Video tutorial by DreamCrochets.
    Get the Pattern
    Solid Butterfly Halter
    www.youtube.com

    Solid Butterfly Halter

    The fine-weight yarn and small hook create a dense fabric compared to similar tops. Clear video instructions make this pattern suitable for all crocheters. Make use of the helpful photos and diagrams in the paid written pattern. Sizes small-large. Video tutorial by CJ Crochet.
    Get the Pattern
    Monarch Strappy Tank
    www.youtube.com

    Monarch Strappy Tank

    If you’re looking for a modest butterfly top, this design is for you. The wider bodice allows for more coverage of your midsection. One size is shown in the video, but tips are included for adjusting the size. If you’re familiar with basic stitches, you can complete this pattern. Designed by Simply Crochet Designs.
    Get the Pattern
    Bow Crop Top
    toyslabcreations.com

    Bow Crop Top

    The bow design of this pattern is a unique spin on the typical butterfly body and wings. This pattern calls for DK-weight yarn, making it lightweight and ideal for summer. Beginners will find the directions easy to understand with chains, half double, and single crochet.
    Get the Pattern
    Crochet Mariposa Halter
    www.youtube.com

    Crochet Mariposa Halter

    This crochet butterfly top video creates a crop top in a medium size instead of the typical small in other featured free patterns. Throughout the tutorial, the creator gives instructions for adapting to larger and smaller sizes. English subtitles are provided. Butterfly top video tutorial by Yanet pupo crochet.
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    Crochet Mariposa Halter
    www.youtube.com

    Crochet Mariposa Halter

    This crochet butterfly top video creates a crop top in a medium size instead of the typical small in other featured free patterns. Throughout the tutorial, the creator gives instructions for adapting to larger and smaller sizes. English subtitles are provided.
    Get the Pattern

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    Butterfly Top Paid Patterns

    The following paid halter patterns are available with excellent reviews and unique takes on the typical butterfly crop.

    Butterfly Wing Corset
    tidd.ly

    Butterfly Wing Corset

    Replacing the usual butterfly torso with a tie creates a corset style to this halter. Just crocheting the wings makes this a quick and easy pattern to learn. Choose your preferred type of tie closure.
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    Festival Crop
    tidd.ly

    Festival Crop

    This twisted butterfly top is one of the more flexible designs available. It features a corset closure in the back to allow for simple size adjustments. The pattern includes easy-to-understand instructions and step-by-step pictures to guide crafters of all levels.
    Get the Pattern
    Butterfly Halter
    tidd.ly

    Butterfly Halter

    DK weight yarn makes this bralette a quick, lightweight top that is perfect to wear in hot weather. This written pattern offers modifications for various sizes, as well as creating a multicolor or solid butterfly top.
    Get the Pattern
    Shell Dress
    tidd.ly

    Shell Dress

    Butterfly tops can also be made into dresses. This pattern guides you through the steps to add the skirt portion. It utilizes the shell stitch and recommends Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn to make the ideal summer dress.
    Get the Pattern

    Related: 30 Free Crochet Dress Patterns

    Shell Butterfly Top
    www.etsy.com

    Shell Butterfly Top

    Here is the paid version of the free lacy halter pattern listed above. This downloadable PDF includes sizes XS-XL.
    Get the Pattern
    Simple Butterfly Top Downloadable PDF
    www.ravelry.com

    Simple Butterfly Top Downloadable PDF

    This is the paid version of the free colorful butterfly top listed above. Purchasing the written pattern includes sizes extra-small to extra-large and instructions for making a multi-color top.
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    Supplies You’ll Need 

    The crochet supplies for butterfly tops are similar to other fast projects. In addition to lightweight yarn, you’ll need:

    • Crochet hook
    • Yarn needle
    • Scissors
    • Stitch markers

    FAQs

    How to Wear a Crocheted Butterfly Top?

    A butterfly top is a great attention-grabber to wear to any event. You can easily dress down for casual wear by pairing the top with jeans or shorts. Dress up the butterfly halter with a fancy skirt for a formal event.

    During cooler months, a lightweight jacket or simple cardigan can be worn with your crop without covering the butterfly shape. 

    Where to Wear a Butterfly Top?

    Strappy crochet crop tops are a flirty way to add boho style to a summer outfit. Butterfly tops are often seen at casual events like music festivals, parties, and outdoor concerts.

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