crochet butterfly lace top tutorial

[@jordanzabel7333]

For the big booby gals: I never though this top would work for me but I made the cups bigger and just kept lacing the tie in the middle up the front for more support (33:56). I also made the shoulder straps longer and crossed them in the back and looped them through the outer edges of the cups and it worked so well and feels so secure!!

[@jackiepassarelli3978]

How long did you make the straps?

[@daniellarizza4974]

how many chains/double crochets did you start with? Thanks for the reply! :)

[@yemisio.7788]

@@daniellarizza4974 I’m DD and started with 7 if that helps xx

[@rizikii]

i love you so much for this. i had no idea what to do about the outer cups. thank you

[@thebrownyogi]

this is awesome i also considered adding a second strap to make my 38dd yitties feel more secure lol!

[@evamariereg]

this is a great tutorial, thank you!!! for anyone else struggling with the cup shell borders facing the same way: crochet one side as normal, and then for the shell part of the other cup, you insert your hook from back to front . hope this helps!!

[@carono-w3x]

i tried doing that and it won’t come out on the same side

[@mithushipathmaperuma8859]

Hi could you explain please

[@Sheri2011Bear]

What she’s saying is crochet on the opposite side and maybe yarn under if you find difficulty, just experiment and find something that works or do another border that matches the count of your stitch

[@susannakervinen3979]

i just crocheted like a left handed person would💀 took like 4x the time but was worth it

[@terrialvers2089]

I don’t understand “from the back side “ and I’ve crocheted for 54 years.

[@katie-kb6qd]

this is definitely not a beginner friendly tutorial to those frustrated in the comments! HOWEVER this tutorial was so helpful! made this top in blue for the Eras tour (1989) and it turned out soooooo good! can't wait to wear it this weekend! been crocheting for a long time now and this is not my first clothing item so for me this was really easy to follow even with my personal sizing adjustments.

[@JupiJupes]

Suuuuper clear. It's difficult to find this level of clarity in other people's videos. Thank you for making it so easy for people learning.

[@cherryblast3000]

Your pattern is fantastic!!! I finished this in two days total and I loved the outcome!!! Very nice explanations and you made this so easy and fun. Thank you!

[@lamar7538]

How many grams of thread did you use?

[@susannakervinen3979]

2 days😭😭 how slow am i it took me maybe 70 hours over the span of 3 weeks💀

[@soliloqvy]

the top is so cute!! the video quality is great too! usually its so hard for me to tell what people are doing when they use white or black yarn but its so easy to see

[@nikitanightingale]

aww thank you so much!! 🥹 im glad the video is clear hehe 🫶

[@dingdongdingus777]

took me a few tries to understand the pattern more but i’ve got it down and so far have finished the first cup! for those stuck, what helped me the most was reminding myself that the ch 2 spaces also counted as a stitch!! now onto the next cup🫡

[@nadineavila-butterfield2110]

at first i was a bit frustrated because i consider my self plus size so trying to figure out sizing was interesting but i do loveeee this tutorial. i get what everyone is saying about this tutorial being confusing or unclear but i just think that this isn’t beginner friendly although it is on the easier side. since ive made tops and have been crocheting for a while and have experience i felt a bit more motivated to figure it out. moral of my story is if yall really wanna make it, you’ll make it. also the written pattern SO CUTE and helpful❤️

[@solveigjohansen4371]

Hey i was just wondering, i am making this top for a friend who is more on the plus size, so how did you do it? Should i add 2 stiches for each cm or is there another way?

[@nadineavila-butterfield2110]

⁠​⁠@@solveigjohansen4371 so i’m a 36DD and in the tutorial she did five double crochets in the beginning but i did seven i think? i made this top so long ago but i set it aside to frog it cause it was too loose on me. my advice is just play around with it and when im doubt go a size smaller cause you can always stretch it but once every thing is finished the more you wear it’ll stretch if that makes sense

[@solveigjohansen4371]

@@nadineavila-butterfield2110 thank you🫶

[@Owamiokuhle-y7s]

Don't judge other people's point of view

[@solveigjohansen4371]

@@Owamiokuhle-y7s i don’t think anyone here did that? She was just sharing her one point of view, and i too have to say i agree with her, its easy, but not necessarily beginner friendly

[@Anniilolage]

THIS IS SO HARD IM CRYING.

[@juls_006]

ik i cant do it i tried so haaaaard

[@888hel]

To make the second cup face the right way: I switched which side the increase was on Had to cut off my yarn at the end of my last row (since it wasn't on the increase side) and then just slip stitched back to the increase side where you then make the edges and the strap. For the shell edging, I worked backward. So I cut my yarn after making the strap, put 2 sc into each row along the bottom, put 5dc in the starting loop then did the shells all the way up until I met back with my strap.

[@ham20403]

tysm for this!!

[@elizabethmuko5496]

couldn't you just flip the cup? thats what I did

[@Isabella-no1kh]

​@@elizabethmuko5496because it looks uneven

[@daniellashobo9235]

this helped a lot, thank you so much ❤

[@daniellashobo9235]

quick question, did you just make a single chain for the strap, cut the yarn, then come down to start from the bottom where you do the chain 2, then the shell borders then work your way back up to the top of the strap? or you came back down after chaining the strap then cut the yarn to start from the bottom?

[@cheri8832]

hi nikita!! this is the 2nd top i’ve made with your tutorials and i love it Soso much!! came out gorgeous. thank you so much for your generousity in this being free and for your efforts in giving us written patterns ❤

[@siennacampbella4985]

Hi, great tutorial you're extremely talented! It would help visual learners like myself if we could see the work after every row or so properly in order to compare with our own to check if done correctly, oftentimes I think I've done it right by just watching and listening to your guidance however when you show what it looks like it looks different to mine, took me three times to figure my mistake out before I realised what you were doing. I also think instead of skipping progress, to just make the video long and those who are finding it easier can just pause until they're ready for the next step or skip it!

[@thebrownyogi]

took me about 5ish weeks to finish because i accidentally chose a much thinner yarn than you BUT it ended up coming out so pretty and light and lacy!! almost gave up but im glad i stuck with it. now i have a gorgeous lightweight summer top made by ME! thank you for this awesome tutorial

[@eyleen7760]

How much grams did you need? Bc i only have colors in 50g & maybe i should use two colors then

[@isaFederle]

This is the second shirt I ever crocheted and the first one to turn out great! Even though it might seem tricky, once you get the hang of it, even if the sizing is different than yours, I found your instructions pretty intuitive to follow. Thank you soooo much!!! I love it!

[@kayszickp2508]

Can you help me with the lace part😭mine looks so different

[@TP-ux9ii]

I struggled for three days, but i finally got it! The top turned out so cute, thank you

[@caramcfarlane7260]

It's very odd to me that people are saying this is complicated because I usually struggle so much with learning something new but this video and your pattern made it so easy thank you❤

[@danimuller5472]

i just finished mine! it only took me 3 days and it came out really nice. thanks for the tutorial.. you explained it really well

[@evahank5608]

How much yarn did you use ?

[@danimuller5472]

i think i used about 100 grams@@evahank5608

[@royalebethany882]

omg i love this top sm! i crocheted it for my holiday along with the mesh sweater (which i turned into a beach dress) and it is my favourite one that i have made. you are my all time favourite crochet youtuber!!! I LOVE YOU ❤️

[@thedarknessofnana]

Attention big boobed ladies! I have a 38DDD chest, so I ended up starting with 11 chains, but I _used a magic circle_ to start. If you chain 11 as a start, the hole is too big and I questioned my nipples’ exposure. With the magic circle first row instead of 11 chains, it allowed me to tighten the hole to a minimum. Then, continue as normal with the rest of her pattern. I frogged about a dozen bra cups as I went through the process of elimination for what works. When you start the cup with 11 and a magic circle, I tightened after I finished row 2’s 11 double crochets. It might look like a half circle when you start building up your rows, but it will grow to look more like a full coverage version of her cup. When trying it on, it still has that tapered looking neckline, so fret not and trust the process. Hope this helps! Remember that adapting patterns to your body’s proportions is okay and to not be too much of a stickler when starting new projects. (I say this because during this past week of frogging, I had to tell myself to stop being such a stickler and to experiment. 😂 That’s how I came to try the magic circle.)

[@eliseadams5499]

Thanks for this! Can i ask how many rows of double crochets you used to make the cup?

[@tutorialsbynoyonima4483]

I actually thought this was a very good tutorial!! THIS WAS MY FIRST TOP and it came out amazing, thank you so much!! I would say that before doing this top, make sure you are familiar with the different stitches like double crochet, single crochet, etc. and be prepared to modify the pattern due to your unique size :)

[@sakaya.916]

thank you so much for this, i saw this top on Pinterest and i tried to make it multiple times and i failed, this helped so much!

[@nanaesio.nyarkoh2858]

Next project idea: granny squares maxi skirt, in just one colour

[@elizabethmuko5496]

I just finished and its the prettiest top I own, I added this pink/green tinsel yarn with the white and its literally gorgeous

[@scrochet]

I just made this it is absolutely lovely - the cups were the most difficult portion but not too hard to do

[@lanie12340]

NIKITA!! you’re an angel, this is my second top of yours i’ve made and i can not WAIT! i’ve started today and already gotten halfway through((: and i have so many pinterest ideas i’ll be leaving on this comment in hopes you’ll my make my little crochet dreams come true (:

[@nikitanightingale]

AHH yay!!! thank you so much this comment made me so happy :)))) keep the ideas coming

[@NaomiChavezz-k3r]

Amazing tutorial!! This is the first top ive actually finished!!

[@bubbletwist24]

first time ever making a top & i just made this for my bestie!! i loved the video & pattern combo, the only thing i had trouble with was the side boob edges of the cups. decided to just to not do em & add an extra row instead :))

[@calliegrace2436]

This is what I’m doing!

[@jacqui2196]

Just finished my top it came out so pretty! It took a couple tries but I did it. This is only the second top I’ve crochet. Great tutorial ❤

[@nidiaalejandramurrieta4649]

How much yarn did you use?

[@kareemahbintinasaruddin9550]

i just finished mine! it looks SUPER CUTE! thank you so much for the tutorial and also the written pattern~

[@toni-leephillips6770]

I finally completed the cups!! I started at the other end for the shell pattern on the second cup so the shells faced the same.

[@vikyyxq]

I'd say I'm a beginner, I did a few projects... Not so much tho. And I did this top in three days, with no problem. The instructions were clear, you're so talented!! I'm seriously in love with this top 😍🎀

[@psychozy_6070]

I did it and it's beautiful!! You really explained it clairely so people who start crochet are able to do this :)

[@hector2897]

did you use the exact same yarn and hook size as she did??

[@howardcinnamon]

Hello, what size hook did I use? Please and thank you

[@sophiesutherland2539]

@@howardcinnamon I used a 4.5 and it turned out the same :)

[@RaashiBallal]

Bless your heart for this tutorial!! I just finished making mine and it turned out soooo cute. Thank you 🤍

[@dianesindee]

how do you do the other cup?

[@frozengh03t]

I love this top, my favorite crochet top I have ever made. It's so easy to follow & I have already made 2!

[@elisabettamarzona9874]

Thank you so much for providing a written pattern you're an angel!!

[@shannoncishahayo5567]

stfu i was literally looking for a pattern for this kind of top days ago, this is literally a sign, THANK YOU SM !!!

[@rizikii]

thank you so much for this!!!! i absolutely loevd how it turned out. i had to restart each cup like 3 or 4 times but i caught on and it turned out amazing. thank you again

[@gabrielamonsalveespinosa7978]

THANKS❤️ it’s a great tutorial I’m really happy with the results 😍

[@orbit9850]

this is my fave thing ive ever made

[@brendasousa1072]

This tutorial helped me a lot! The way you taught me, I felt like I was taking live classes with you. Thank you so much S2

[@agusmedina1317]

Hi! Im from Argentina, I just did that top in a dark blue, its so beautiful, thank you so much, youre amazing and I undesrtand everything you said and english its not my firts lenguage!

[@juliecastro3392]

First of all this is my favorite design I can't huhu I always see this every time I check my pinterest to save some ideas there but this is soooo amazing you would be able to create/make this tutorial crochet you're so talented girl hopes all hehe. This is the first time I try to make chrochet and I hope I can do this pray over me guys haha. Anyways the quality of this video is superb promise 100000/000000!! 🥺🤍🤍🤍

[@juliecastro3392]

I hope you can reply cause I got one question. Let's say in the video you create the Left cup side and you've done it, what about the size of the other cup the Right side? Is it same size to the first one you created or nah?? Please ASAP reply so that I will be able to follow and create this beaut top!! 🥺❤️

[@nikitanightingale]

yes i made it the same size for both cups!

[@juliecastro3392]

@@nikitanightingale OMG you replied to me haha amazing. Ohh okay I see they're same size for both Left n' Right. I hope i can do this beaut top as for my very first attempt to crochet a top hehe. Hope you can do 2pcs bikini selftie from Pinterest idea also like for eg triangle top that has adjustable then Highcut bottom. Thank you sm for this wonderful tutorial and easy to understand!! Love you girl from now on I'm one of ur solid subribers!! And btw your soooo beautiful hehe 🥺🤍🤍🤍

[@daniellashobo9235]

also, if you need another trick to know the middle stitch, here’s how i did mine: i put a stich marker on the side where i’ll be doing my increases (you can just put it on any row, really, it’s just so you won’t get confused) and then while dc-ing across the row, look at the bottom row like she said, for the stitch with the increase. now on the row you’re currently on, the middle stitch is the one closest to the side of the stitch marker. for example if your stitch marker is on the left side of the row you’re working on, it’ll be the second increase (going from right to left). and if your stitch marker is on the right, it’ll be the second increase too (going from left to right). idk if this makes any sense or if you understand, but if you need help with more explanation, i’d be glad to help!

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you. I just started knitting and crochet a couple of months ago and it's all I want to do. I really want to make a full lace top this should be helpful. You have a new subscriber ♥

[@debrarodriguezestrada2748]

Humble suggestion: when using the white so that we all can see the stitches and work is great!my suggestion is: use a blue background ( like a poster board) and that will film brilliantly for the camera, and provide clear contrast for your tutorial. Best wishes for your future success!

[@amaya4409]

Thank you for this tutorial, I’m starting this top ASAP!! ❤

[@Szmulec]

it turned out beautifully, thank you for this tutorial❤

[@carenlmmelo]

Thank you for this videos!!! You’re such a great teacher ❤ i am a beginner and learning so much with you.

[@jordanfisher8110]

Was able to make my first top 😊Thank you for such a great tutorial!

[@chloebartholomew7523]

thank you for putting a pattern in the description!! i find it hard to follow video patterns so this is great!

[@ruethewitch]

this is so difficult for some reason and i’ve followed other people’s tutorial’s with no issue 😭 i feel stupid

[@kamyrahbrown5994]

Same I’m advanced and sum parts o li understand better than others but it was very confusing I think ima just give up on this project

[@NasambuRN]

​@@kamyrahbrown5994try shyler crochets tutorial for this top,it's kinda easier to follow

[@GracefullyGlow]

Bless your heart! Thank you for this. At first I was confused but then I caught on and replayed the video. You explained everything perfectly once again thank you I am so grateful

[@Presssent]

Ahh I just made this! It’s definitely not beginner friendly, I had to start over after the cups and redo the math. My hands hurt But it’s so worth it.

[@ritaaduran]

can't be THAT cute 💓💓🛐

[@fallishauntingme]

yay this is my first time crocheting top but it turned out so pretty thanks to uu

[@rougexia]

you’re probs my favorite crochet account 🫶🫶 your videos are so chill plus you’re so lovely !! pls keep making them

[@Lyssasimonee]

I’m going to try this with worsted weight 4 yarn. I’ll let you know how it goes. Hopefully it turns out!

[@hector2897]

how did it turn out??

[@SammyPatrick-uu8iz]

This is a really pretty top but this video is insanely hard to follow… you explain something and crochet like a whole row before you mention that people who started with 7 or 9 chains should do something different so then we have to go back and undo everything we just did. Also the written instructions are not detailed and hard to follow

[@ahehe_]

i hate when this happens too so now i watch the full tutorial before starting. that way i can take all tips into consideration and have a better idea of what to do.

[@mutesm]

@@ahehe_i am doing the same thing. Watched the whole thing before doing it because i have bigger cups

[@sereneness2209]

Finished mine, easy to follow steps. Not as clean as yours but it turned out so pretty.

[@vvovve8278]

This top is sooo beautiful thank you 🤍

[@florenciaostuni6301]

Super tutorial ! I really don't get the comments saying "it doesn't make sense", I found everything very clear, but maybe it's not for beginners ? Anyway thanks a lot ✨

[@jalianybooksvlog]

Omg, I love this tutorial! I can make my top and look similar❤

[@juliethtovar9326]

Great tuto! Well explained! I made my top and looks beautiful. Thank you sweet heart for sharing with us. 💚

[@kassandrarabanal7750]

Thank you so much for the video! I just finished my top and I’ll make it in different colors!! ❤

[@juliapham-me3tp]

love it! and the pattern is really helpful too🌟

[@susannakervinen3979]

Thank you this tutorial was easy to follow and very clear!! while i loved the result i had trouble with the cups being too revealing and i had to frankenstein 4 more layers of double crochet where the shells went to make it so i dont flash my nipples every second😅. it feels mean to say this but for others i do recommend using a different tutorial for the cups. Just the cups tho the rest of the pattern is very clean and nice tho🫶

[@halledavis1478]

easiest tutorial i've ever followed thank you for making it so easy to understand ❤

[@tiaratelemo9867]

I chrocheted this top and it is so pretty. Thank you!!

[@Mariam-qb9nv]

Im about to do this but I’ll make the lace part like almost floor length! 😝 so excited

[@juliarodrigues4611]

thank you for this tutorial! im already making my second one in a different color ❤

[@bonniem1865]

Ahhhhh it turned out so good. Thank you so much😭😭

[@OhFoolz]

please upload the google drive doc again! it was so easy to follow! :(

[@chapterbeenthat]

It’s actually 2 am I just finished ! It came out so pretty thx a lot I wish I could show you my result

[@nancykira717]

thank you for the tutorial ♥️♥️

[@jessicacastro541]

Thank u for this bestie!! 💘💘💘 looks so cute 🔥

[@daniellashobo9235]

hi ! please at 9:15 why didn’t she actually reach the end of the row and why did she just turn like in the middle? 😭 i’m so lost edit: Imaooo everyone ignore this, she did reach the end i just didn't wait to see it and now i have i feel like an idiot 😭

[@casirose5356]

You could definitely keep adding to the lace and turn it in one of those like duster dresses

[@shin7538]

is the written oattern not available anymore?

[@Isabella-jk9xe]

I wish this made sense

[@Lyssasimonee]

It does?

[@imikalitai]

It does ignore the math thing i did and it turned out amazing for me even better than the ones I saw on pinterest.

[@clover395]

​@@imikalitai hii, how did you do the steetchs? because if I do 180 steechs on the back it's small but if I do 192 it's big

[@taytay5109]

@@clover395i didn’t follow the maths tbh i just crocheted what fit me best and finished each row my own way, as long as you can make the edges straight it should be fine

[@cheri8832]

it does…

[@chezneyfowler1154]

Did anyone have a hard time with the cup binding inward?

[@jessica0606]

how do you know how many chains to use in the beginning to make a bigger cup size? i have a bra size of 36D and don’t want to make it too small 😭

[@isabellenajarro6910]

Thats what I’m tryna find out too 😭😭

[@Karen-nx8ef]

someone else who commented who is a double D started off with 7 if that helps xx

[@thedarknessofnana]

I’m a 38DDD, and started with 9, but it was a bit too small. I think 9 chains starting out would be good for DDs. I’m gonna go back and start with 11.

[@itssrobiin]

love this top and the pattern! but the google drive link isn't working for me anymore

[@stevcarriere4070]

Links working now

[@MmadinobiMoghalu]

Wow. This helped me so much. Mine came out so cute. Thanksss🧡

[@GiuliaMontanella]

Thank you so much, but how do I make the second cup opposite from the first one?

[@ibironkeoluwatosin2160]

This tutorial is really helpful, thank you 😊. Pls for a bust size 42,can I chain 9 or 11 or which chain can i make for the starting chain?

[@rezija.eglite]

i made it and it’s sooooo cute!!!

[@maddydang9545]

you are actually the best

[@dalilaguerra8313]

I did it for my daughter, and she love it!!! Muchas gracias ❤

[@latoyatea7333]

I’m so sad bc I really wanted to make this too for my birthday but this honestly is one of the most confusing tutorials I’ve watched so far. You’re super talented but I can not follow along with this at all since I’m not using the same amounts as you it gets confusing

[@kamyrahbrown5994]

As someone thts advanced I also had a little trouble but taking a break helps ❤

[@nicorobinzzz]

I would say try to follow along the video with the written pattern as well. I had to restart several times because the written pattern lacked instructions that she explains in the videos

[@syletwory1144]

A tip incase anyone’s cup ended up being too big: add an extra strap to the back of the top with a tie! Overall very nice tutorial thanks :))

[@isagarcia9136]

Amazing tutorial!! Thank you:)

[@estikemp]

crazy that this is only a month ago and you're at 18.5K subscribers now!! I love your videos so much! thank you for all you do

[@MargauxClement-u9c]

Hello Nikita, I just found your page recently and can't wait to try out all your tutorials. I'm a bit newer to the crochet game and these have been such a help. I do have a question: The cups fits fine and I made the line of single crocehts that go along the cup and around the back 6 stiches smaller than what would have fit ( I figured because the stretch of the yarn it'd be fine.) How would you suggest increasing for the part that will go around my stomach/ back? I hope this makes sense!

[@siimplyyliz]

can’t wait to make this!!!! has anyone tried with 4 weight yarn instead of 3?? i would rather use what i have at home but i’m scared it won’t come out right! ty!!

[@jessicaa6051]

ive made it with a weight 4 yarn and it turned out great! keep in mind that if you size up your yarn and your hook it will end up being a slightly bigger size though.

[@ameliedunbar]

doing this now. I only did 13 rows for the cups instead of 15 and its around the same size as hers. will update on the rest of it

[@jana.2272]

I love this tutorial! But sadly my cup edges don’t look as smooth as yours do… especially the parts where you turn your row and continue with single crochets:(

[@chloepeterson5044]

I really really love this too and want to make it but idk how you make the cups smaller. I am a pretty small person and don’t know what I would do to make the top a bit smaller

[@Anne-xz9ex]

i think you just have to do less rows with the cups!! she did 15 so maybe try 13 or 12

[@chloepeterson5044]

@@Anne-xz9ex Thank you I will give it a try ☺️

[@kerrylaw100]

You’re talented and a lovely person … thank you 🙏 😊

[@peachiichipchiii]

i have a question... when I do the shell border pattern for the second cup, the front of the border looks like the back of the first cup's shell border, if that makes sense. what do i do? do i turn the cup around and then do the shell border pattern?

[@julielefebvre2414]

I have the same question ! Did you find a solution ?

[@jennifer3744]

Same!! I'm so lost

[@evamariereg]

i had this same problem too. I figured out that once you get to the part where you crochet the shells, instead of inserting your hook normally (front to back) you insert it back to front for the rest of the stitches. hope this helps!

[@sarahcurrie2611]

Fantastic tutorial and a great design. Love your videos!

[@tdrak3]

I feel that you are nicely easy to understand. Good job! 🤩