Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Kourtney Net Halter with Crochet Floral Medallions

Kourtney Net Halter with Crochet Floral Medallions

What is Being Made

The Kourtney Net Halter is a delicate, openwork halter-style garment designed by Teresa Chorzepa for Stacy Charles Fine Yarns. This piece combines a crocheted net base with decorative crochet floral medallions, creating an elegant, feminine top. Available in two sizes—Small/Medium and Medium/Large—the halter is designed to fit bust sizes 30-36 inches (76-91.5 cm) and 36-42 inches (91.5-106.5 cm) respectively. The finished length ranges from 15 inches (38 cm) for the smaller size to 17 inches (43 cm) for the larger size, not including the halter strap.

Techniques and Construction Methods

This pattern employs both crochet and knitting techniques to create its distinctive structure. The garment features a double-layer fabric base created using the Celeste yarn, which has unique construction properties: one side edge contains a metallic strand running through it, while the opposite edge remains plain. This special characteristic requires understanding how to work with the fabric's directional qualities.

The primary construction technique involves crocheting a net foundation that forms the body of the halter. The openwork net design creates an airy, see-through quality characteristic of net halter styles. Attached to this net base are crochet floral medallions that serve as decorative focal points. These flowers are individually crocheted and then strategically positioned on the garment, with finished flowers measuring 2½ inches (3½ inches for the larger size) in diameter when stretched.

The floral medallions are constructed using a ring-based method, beginning with chain stitches joined into a circle. The flowers feature multiple rounds of single crochet stitches with chain loops extending outward, creating a dimensional petal effect. The medallions are then sewn or slip-stitched onto the net base at specific intervals, with spacing carefully planned at ½-inch intervals for balanced visual distribution.

Stitches Used

• Single Crochet (sc): The foundational stitch used throughout the pattern. Worked from right to left, single crochet involves inserting the hook into a stitch or chain, yarning over, drawing yarn through the stitch to create two loops on the hook, then yarning over again and drawing through both loops.
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation rings for flowers and to form the openwork loops that give the net halter its characteristic airy appearance.
• Slip Stitch (slip st): Employed to join rounds and attach floral medallions to the net base at designated positions.

Materials and Tools

The Kourtney Net Halter utilizes two premium yarns from the Stacy Charles Fine Yarns collection, each selected for specific qualities:

• S. Charles Collezione Celeste: One hank (1 hank for both sizes) of this specialty yarn in color #05 onyx (A). Celeste is composed of 51% cotton, 47% acrylic, and 2% polyester metallic, offering a luxurious blend that combines natural fiber breathability with subtle shimmer. Each hank contains 3.5 ounces (100 grams) and yields 9 yards (8 meters).
• S. Charles Collezione Stella: One ball (1 ball for both sizes) in color #02 stormy skies (B). This yarn features a sophisticated composition of 74% silk and 26% lurex, providing elegance and light-catching properties. Each ball weighs 0.88 ounces (25 grams) and provides 76.5 yards (70 meters) of working length.
• Crochet Hook: Size G-6 (4mm) is used throughout the pattern for all crochet work.
• Additional Notions: A sewing needle and matching thread are required for finishing and securing elements, along with safety pins for holding pieces in place during construction.

Pattern Notes

Gauge is noted as not essential for this project, making it an accessible pattern for crocheters of varying skill levels. However, understanding the special properties of the Celeste yarn is important for successful execution. The pattern designers recommend consulting video tutorials available on the Stacy Charles Fine Yarns website for guidance on working with Celeste or using it as a fabric, ensuring that crafters can properly manage the double-layer construction and metallic strand characteristics.