Light Crochet Tank Top Pattern
This Light Crochet Tank Top is the perfect addition to your wardrobe. It’s a clean, minimalist basic that can be paired with jeans, shorts, or even tucked into a skirt.
I’ve been doing some post-spring cleaning and trying to streamline my closet. I wanted to create a tee that could be my all-purpose go-to and which I could wear with a lot of other pieces. This Light Crochet Tank Top really fits the bill. People who like to have a bit more coverage over their chest may really appreciate the coverage they get with this crochet design.
The shift shape od the crochet top is simple and flattering while the neckline uses the offset filet net stitch to give this top a pop of texture and modern design.
The rest of this cute top is worked up in single and double crochet, so it’s an easy knit that’s great for beginners and experts alike.
I used Universal Cotton Supreme to give this crochet tank top some extra softness and squish.
Light Crochet Tank Top Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: Pattern is written in a size small, with changes for medium, large, and X-large in parentheses.
Finished Measurements:
Bust: 35.5 (40, 44.5, 48.5) inches
Length: 25.25 (25.75, 25.75, 26.5) inches
Materials:
Hook(s) size: H/8 5mm
Yarn weight: Worsted
Preferred type of yarn: 100% Cotton
Suggested yarn: 4 skeins of Universal Cotton Supreme in Smoky Lilac.
Yarn Yardage: 555 (640, 705, 790) yds
Tools – tapestry needle
Gauge: 4”= 11 dc by 7 dc rows
Special notes:
Tee is worked starting at the bottom.
Abbreviations:
FDC – foundation double crochet
ch – chain,
dc – double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
sc – single crochet
The pattern
Make 2.
FDC 49 (55, 61, 67).
Rows 1-33 (1-33, 1-32, 1-32): Ch 3 (counts as first st here and throughout), turn. Dc across. – 49 (55, 61, 67) sts
Decrease Section
On the next rows, you will be decreasing 2 sts each row.
Rows 34- 36 (34-36, 33-35, 33-35): Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn. Dc2tog in first 2 sts, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, dc2tog in the last 2 sts of the row. – 43 (49, 55, 61) sts at the end of last row
Row 37 (37, 36, 36): Ch 3, turn. Skip 1 st, dc in the next st. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next st; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, skip 1 st, dc in the last st. – 41 (47, 53, 59) sts
Next 2 (3, 4, 5) Rows: Ch 3, turn. Skip 1 dc, dc in the next ch-1 space. *Ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 2 dc. Skip 1 dc, dc into the last st. – 37 (41, 45, 49) sts at the end of last row
On the next rows you will be decreasing 1 st each row.
Row 40 (41, 41, 42): Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1 here and throughout), turn. Dc in the next ch-1 space. *Ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 2 dc. Skip 1 dc, dc into the last st. – 36 (40, 44, 48) sts
Rows 41 (42, 42, 43): Ch 4, turn. Dc into the first ch-1 space. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 3 sts. Ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc into the 3rd ch of the ch 4. – 35 (39, 43, 47) sts
Rows 42 (43, 43, 44): Ch 4, turn. Dc into the second ch-1 space. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 3 sts. Ch 1, skip 1 dc, 2 dc into the 3rd ch of the ch 4. – 34 (38, 42, 46) sts
Rows 43 (44, 44, 45): Ch 4, turn. Dc into the first ch-1 space. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in the next ch-1 space; repeat from * across to last 3 sts. Ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc into the 3rd ch of the ch 4. – 33 (37, 41, 45) sts
Row 44 (45, 45, 46): Ch 1, turn. Sc in each ch-1 space and dc across.
Last Row: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Fasten off leaving a 15” tail.
Finishing
Pin both sides together and sew on both sides of shoulders leaving approx a 9” opening in the center. Sew along both sides from row 33 (33, 32, 32) down to the bottom.
Weave in all ends.
With the Light Crochet Top's flattering shape and design that can be adjusted for different sizes, what’s not to love?
Break out those crochet hooks and work up this simple light top. With the majority of the crochet pattern worked in double crochet, this is a perfect project to zone out on, while the top yolk section gives you a chance to learn a fun, new stitch.
I couldn’t be happier with this top, and it’s guaranteed to become one of your wardrobe staples with its clean, modern, and minimalist design.
Jenny
Saturday 16th of March 2024
Has anybody made this in a yarn that isn't 100% cotton?
Mia
Thursday 16th of November 2023
This is an easy one to work up for sure! Things that would be helpful to me are: *Adding measurements so using a different yarn and/or hook size is an easy adjustment *Having the option to have it closed in the back; no lattice
Thanks for the lovely pattern. I had fun making it!
Rita
Friday 1st of September 2023
When do you start the second half. No instructions
Rita
Friday 1st of September 2023
On the decrease section you say Dc2tog in first 2 sts. And again at the end two sts. This is increasing so now I’m confused and stuck at this point. Please help. Thanks
Nikki
Monday 4th of September 2023
@Rita, you may find this tutorial helpful :) https://youtu.be/P-OiZd9dfso?si=p9PAgCa25kirU3-r
Jennifer
Tuesday 4th of April 2023
I figured it out. Thank you.
Rita
Friday 1st of September 2023
@Jennifer, thanks I think I figured it out.