How to Crochet a Summer Lace Halter for a Baby Girl

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There is something essentially innocent and just plain pretty about tiny lacy things. While the spring and summer months make it seem very silly to work on heavy items like sweaters and blankets, it doesn't stop our fingers from itching to crochet something beautiful.

This halter works up very quickly and is made with a simple cluster stitch that results in a lacey, sun-loving shirt for a baby girl 0-3, 6-9, 12-18 months. Created using Caron Simply Soft yarn, it brushes over the skin like a cloud that the little ones in your life will love to wear.

You can find a hat & sock combo and a pair of crochet sandals to match this halter here.

Instructions are written for the beginning crocheter, using no abbreviations in the main pattern.

Crochet Lace Halter

Materials

Caron Simply Soft No Dye Lot Yarn (or other Medium Weight 4), Soft Pink - 1 Skein (6 oz.)
F/5 3.75mm crochet hook, G /6 4.25mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

Finished Size
3 [6, 12] months

Gauge
4 clusters = 1 inch

Pattern Notes

Instructions are given for size 3 months. Changes (where applicable) are in parenthesis.

Worked in one piece, starting at the waist. Worked in rounds to the chest, which are worked in rows. Edging and ties are added to the finished halter.

Special Pattern Stitches

Beginning cluster (beg. cluster): Ch 2; yo, insert hook in first sc, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in next sc, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Basic cluster (cluster): Yo, insert hook in same sc as last st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in next sc, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 2 loosely.

Halter

Halter Body:

With F hook, ch 60 (70, 80) loosely. Join with slip stitch to form a ring.



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