Get a head start on the newest craze this summer – the bra-top. Worn under your favorite cardigan to mirror the street style look that Katie Holmes made popular, on top of a blouse or sweater or under a jacket or blazer.
The bra-top is so easy to make – and the cost is less than $5.00
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When Katie Holmes was seen with a cashmere version of the bralette Khaite sold out in minutes. You can, however, still purchase the bra-top Khaite in a different color for a whopping US$ 540.00. Prada also presented a chunky version for US$ 780.00 which has been completely sold out!! Jonathan Simkhai has new spring 2020 version in a cotton blend that sells at a bargain $165.00.
With a FREE pattern and couple skeins of yarn, you can create a gorgeous knockoff for about $5.00.
Nana found these three patterns from Drops Design.
The above bra-tops were all made with cotton yarn. Cotton is great for summer as it is lightweight and has less stretch than other yarns. I find Drops yarn hard to find and the best place to buy it is Etsy. You may also substitute any sport weight (Size 2) yarn.
If you really want cashmere, you can find some HERE on Etsy. It will make your project cost increase to about $40.00.
To make Designer Knockoff #2 – the Bra-Top you will need the following supplies:
| Free pattern – click on any picture above for link | 0.00 |
| 100 g of sports weight (Size 2) cotton yarn | 3.00 |
| 2.5 mm crochet hook (if you don’t already have one) | 2.00 |
| TOTAL | $5.00 |
Want more free patterns?? Click the link to Nana’s Favorite Pattern Index!
