Skull Corset Top - Crochet Pattern

DIY Halloween party costume with skulls and lacing at the back. Huge variety of sizes.

Yarn

100 [150, 200, 250, 300] g of Black, DK weight 214 m / 234 yards per 100 g

Gauge

16 ch = 10 cm (4 inch) Hook 3.5 mm / E or to obtain gauge.

Notions

Some scrap yarn for marking

Sizing

XS [S, M, L, XL, XXL] to fit

under bust: 66 [75, 85,95, 105, 115] cm (26 [30, 34, 36, 40] inch) with 0 ease.

The fit is very close. The lacing in the back gives some wiggle room so if in doubt, pick the smaller size. To be sure of the right size, crochet the first ch chain and put it around you, at approx. 2.5 cm (1 inch) upwards from your hip bone. The chain should not go all the way around but leave a 5 cm (2 inch) gap. The chain should not be stretched as you measure.

Cup sizes: A [B, C, D, E]

The cup size is chosen after the body is crocheted. This way you get a better and closer fit since we are all differently sized. 

The cup size is calculated as follow = Full bust – under bust

A = 1 to 3 cm (0.5 to 1.25 inch)

B = 3.5 to 6 cm (1.5 to 2.25 inch)

C = 6 to 9 cm (2.25 to 3.5 inch)

D = 9 to 11 cm (3.5 to 4.25 inch)

E = 11 to 13.5 cm (4.25 inch to 5.5 inch)

The pattern is in American crochet.