Free Crochet Pattern - 3 Best Crochet Bra Cups!

Jun 29

These are my go-to cups for the perfect summer bralette or dress! They are versatile and size inclusive. The possibilities are endless!

They are all made to measure and are designed to fit all sizes. This blog post features the cups in the photos below. If you would like to purchase the paid patterns for these designs you can find them in my shops here

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Supplies

Yarn: You’re going to need approx. 175-250 yards of Worsted Weight, #4 yarn

The yarn I used is Paintbox Yarn Cotton Aran. You can get yours using the affiliate link below

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/paintbox-yarns-cotton-aran?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=8e8bc84a

4.5 mm hook

Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends.

Scissors

Measuring tape.

Cup 1

This is such a simple and classes design that works up super quick!

This design is used in my MushLove Design that you can find on my Ravelry and Etsy

Make 2

You will begin by measuring from the bottoms of your boob/bust to the centre of your boob or nipple.

Make a Ch that equals that measurement, then Ch 2 more

Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd Ch from the hook, and then Hdc into each Ch across, Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, Hdc into each St across until you get to the Ch 2, (2Hdc, Ch 2, 2Hdc) into that Ch Sp, Now working along the backside of your Ch, Hdc into each Ch, Turn

Row 3 (repeating Row): Ch 1, Hdc into each St across, (2Hdc, Ch 2, 2Hdc) into your Ch 2 Sp, Hdc into each St across, Turn

You should be increasing your Hdc by 4 each row.

Repeat Row 3 until you’ve reached the amount of desired coverage.

Optional for larger busted people. When you are getting to your last 2 rows or approx. 1.5 inches to your desired coverage: Switch to doing (Hdc, Ch 2, Hdc) in the Ch space for better/rounder shaping.

Now, you can move onto the Band Section

Cup 2

Full coverage and great for so many different sizes.

This design is used in my Lifes a Phase Design that you can find on my Ravelry and Etsy

Make 2

You will begin by measuring from the bottoms of your boob/bust to the centre of your boob or nipple.

Make a Ch that equals that measurement, then Ch 2 more

Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd Ch from the hook, and then Hdc into each Ch across, Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, Hdc into each St across until you get to the Ch 2, (2Hdc, Ch 2 2Hdc) into that Ch Sp, Now working along the backside of your Ch, Hdc into each Ch, Turn

Row 3 (repeating Row): Ch 1, Hdc into each St across, (2Hdc, Ch 2, 2Hdc) into your Ch 2 Sp, Hdc into each St across, Turn

You should be increasing your Hdc by 4 each row. ** (2Hdc, Ch 2, 2Hdc) **

Repeat Row 3 until you’ve reached the amount of desired coverage.

Once you have finished 2 Cups, do not fasten the second cup and continue to Row 4

Row 4: Ch 1, Sc across until you reach the Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sc into the second cup after the Ch 2 Sp, Sc across, turn

Row 5: Ch 4 (this counts as a Dc and Ch 1), *Sk 1, Dc in next, Ch 1, rep from *until there are 2 sts before the ch 1, Ch 3, Sk 5, Dc in next, *Sk 1, Dc in next, Ch 1, rep from * Turn

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as Dc), * Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, rep from * until the Dc before your Ch 3 Sp, Ch 3, * Dc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, rep from * Dc into third Ch of the turning Ch, Turn

Row 7: Ch 4 (counts as Dc and Ch 1), * Dc in Ch Sp, Ch 1, rep from * Dc into your turning Ch, Cut and Fasten

Now, you can move onto the Band Section

Cup 3

This is a super unique shape for a cup. You could get creative with different stitches and straps. The posibilities are endless

This design is used in my Third Eye Design that you can find on my Ravelry and Etsy

Make 2

You will begin by measuring from the bottoms of your boob/bust to the centre of your boob or nipple.

Make a Ch that equals that measurement, then Ch 1 more

Row 1: Hdc into the 2nd Ch from the hook, and then Hdc into each Ch across, Turn

Row 2: Ch 1, Hdc across, turn

Repeat Row 2 until you have aprox square shape

Now, you’re going to continue and work along the side edge of the rows

Row 2b: 2 Hdc into the same st as last, Hdc down the edge, turn

The number of Hdc down the edge should equal to -2 of your starting Hdc

Example: if I had 9 Hdc to form my square, after my 3Hdc, I will have 7 Hdc along the side edge

Row 3: Ch 1, Hdc until you get to the 3Hdc corner you made in the prev Row, Hdc, 2Hdc, Hdc, Hdc across, turn

Row 4 (repeating row): Ch 1, Hdc across, turn

Repeat Row 4 until you get the coverage you desire.

Fasten

Band

I love the versatility of these cups. You can make a lace border along the bottom for the perfect beach-side piece, you could keep it simple and do a solid border of HDC like the first photo below, Or, you can use any of these designs to create a witchy and unique tank top from my shop!

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