Create your own bold skeleton ribcage crochet bralette with this detailed digital crochet pattern. Designed with a dramatic black body, cream anatomical ribcage motif, lace-up front, shoulder straps, side bone appliqués, and scalloped hem, this gothic-inspired crochet top is perfect for Halloween outfits, alternative fashion, cosplay-inspired looks, festivals, and statement handmade wardrobes.

This pattern is written step by step with stitch counts throughout, making it easy to follow as you build each component and assemble the finished bralette.

✨ WHAT YOU'LL MAKE

The finished design includes:

🖤 Two mirrored black crochet body panels

🦴 Cream anatomical ribcage appliqué

🦴 Central spine with 10 curved ribs

🦴 6 small cream bone motifs

🎀 Upper lace-up closure

🎀 Lower lace-up closure

🖤 Two crocheted shoulder straps

🖤 Decorative scalloped lower edging

✨ Symmetrical gothic ribcage design

The ribcage is crocheted separately and sewn onto the front, while the two body panels are joined at the center back and laced together at the front with separate upper and lower cords.

📏 SIZE

Adult Small/Medium

Pattern measurements include approximately:

Bust: 32–34 in / 81–86 cm

Underbust: 27–29 in / 69–74 cm

Strap length: 12 in / 30 cm

Front gap: 3 in / 7.5 cm

The bust measurement is designed to stretch approximately another 4 in / 10 cm. �

Skeleton-Ribcage-Bralette-Crochet-Pattern-3.pdf

The pattern also includes instructions for adjusting bust/underbust width, body length, strap length, and side coverage.

🧶 MATERIALS

Black yarn

Approximately 250 yd / 230 m

Worsted weight / US #4 Medium

Cotton or cotton-blend recommended

Cream yarn

Approximately 80 yd / 73 m

DK / US #3 Light

Cotton recommended

Crochet hooks

5.0 mm / US H-8 for the black body, straps and edging

3.5 mm / US E-4 for the cream ribcage and bone motifs

You will also need a yarn/tapestry needle, stitch markers, straight pins, scissors, and measuring tape.

🧵 PATTERN DETAILS

The PDF includes:

Gauge information

Crochet abbreviations

Detailed row-by-row instructions

Stitch-count checks

Mirrored left and right body panel instructions

Shoulder strap instructions

Upper and lower tie instructions

Ribcage spine and rib construction

Bone motif instructions

Scalloped edging

Complete assembly instructions

Finishing and blocking

Size adjustment guidance

Troubleshooting tips

🖤 PERFECT FOR

This gothic crochet pattern is ideal for makers who love:

Skeleton and ribcage designs

Gothic fashion

Alternative clothing

Halloween crochet

Dark aesthetic outfits

Lace-up crop tops

Festival fashion

Cosplay-inspired crochet

Unique handmade statement pieces

The cream ribcage motif and black crochet body create a striking anatomical skeleton effect while the front ties give the garment its lace-up bralette appearance.

📥 DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

This listing is for a DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN PDF only.

No finished garment will be shipped.

You will receive the crochet pattern as a digital PDF that you can download and use to crochet your own Skeleton Ribcage Lace-Up Bralette.

⚠️ Please note: This is a crochet pattern, not a finished physical top.

🖤 COPYRIGHT

This pattern is an original crochet pattern designed for personal crafting use. Please do not redistribute, resell, copy, or claim the pattern as your own.