RIHANNA crochet dress | crochet halter dress | crochet halter top

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Rihanna Inspired Crochet Dress

Materials Needed:

• Yarn of your choice
• Crochet hook
• Scissors

Step 1: Starting the Dress

1. Begin by creating a foundation chain with 30 double crochets. Count the first chain three as one of the double crochets.
2. Turn your work and place one more double crochet into the first stitch.
3. Continue by placing one double crochet into each stitch until you reach the second last stitch.
4. Turn your work and place one double crochet into the very first stitch. This counts as two double crochets.
5. Continue placing one double crochet into all the following stitches until the second last stitch. Repeat this process to create increase rows until you reach your waistline.

Step 2: Working on the Skirt

1. Continue working on increase rows until you reach your waistline, approximately 22 rows.
2. Measure your waistline and create a chain that comfortably fits around it.
3. Mark the middle stitch of the chain as the center point for your skirt.
4. Start working in rounds by double crocheting into each stitch all the way around until you reach the second last stitch.
5. Alternate between increase rounds and non-increase rounds to reach your hip measurement.

Step 3: Creating Coverage for Hips

1. Work several rounds towards the sides to create coverage for your hip measurement.
2. Work a total of 12 rounds or until you reach your desired hip measurement.

Step 4: Finishing the Dress

1. Once you reach the desired hip measurement, continue double crocheting all the way around for a total of 29 rows.
2. Finish the lengthening of the dress.

Step 5: Adding Straps

1. Create straps by chaining a total of 150 chains.
2. Attach the straps to the dress by crossing them over at the back and securing them in place.
3. Work the halter top until you reach your waistline.
4. Tie the two strings in a knot at the back of the dress.

Step 6: Final Touches

1. Optionally, attach tassels or beads to the end of the strings for decoration.
2. Adjust the fit of the dress as needed.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Rihanna-inspired crochet dress. Feel free to customize it further to suit your style preferences.