While on the topic of simplicity, you can add playful and “beachy”. What you get is an easy-to-make and fun-to-wear crop top for summer fun.
The full article about this pattern is on Ravelry:
Playful Breeze Tee
This Playful Breeze Tee by a free top knitting pattern will be a good part of your warm days’ outfit. It has a beautiful wave-like lace design and knits with almost no seams, just on the shoulders. It will look great with wide jeans, modern shorts, an A-silhouette mid-length skirt, and fabrics of different textures. Excellent piece for your summer wardrobe.
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Find the original free pattern on ravinsdesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Hepatica Granny Top
Next, while on the topic of halter tops, this halter neck top designed by Anna Erlandsson joins two traditions. The bottom is a granny square row and the rest of the top is in a modern, simple form.
More info about this project you can find on Ravelry.
Peek A Boo Halter Top
For something a little more risque, try this halter top. It’s a playful and flirtatious garment for the beach or the resort.
The full article about this pattern is here Peek-A-Boo Halter Top
Striped Halter Top
Striped halter tops are very popular as they are easy to make and are also very adjustable. You can choose your perfect fit and look simply by adjusting the strap. It will also give you a chance to adjust it to get a more equal tan.
The full article and written pattern are on Beautiful Crochet Stuff blog:
Primrose High Neck Halter
Halter tops are great, but sometimes you want to fill them in a bit. The Primrose high neck halter fills in the top above the cups but is still fun and revealing.
The pattern is on Ravelry: