Crochet Tank Top
Crochet tank tops are the perfect addition to any summer wardrobe! The intricate patterns and soft textures make them not only stylish but also incredibly comfortable to wear on warm days. Whether you're lounging by the pool or enjoying a day out with friends, a crochet tank top adds a touch of bohemian charm to any outfit. They come in a variety of colors and styles, so you can easily find one that suits your personal taste. Pair it with denim shorts and sandals for a cute and casual look, or dress it up with a flowy skirt and wedges for a more polished ensemble. Stay cool and chic all summer long with a delightful crochet tank top!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn
- Crochet Hook
Front
Ch 62 (70 78) +1
R1: dc in 3rd ch from hook (this serves as first and second st), dc in every st down the row (62 70 78 st)
R2: Ch 2 (this serves as first st), dc in next st all the way down the row (62 70 78 st)
R3-18 (20, 22): repeat R2 (62 70 78 st)
You will now begin decreasing on both sides
R19 (21, 23): dc2tog, dc in next 58 66 74 st, dc2tog (60 68 76 st)
R20 (22, 24): dc2tog, dc in next 56 64 72 st, dc2tog (58 66 74 st)
R21 (23, 25): dc2tog, dc in next 54 62 70 st, dc2tog (56 64 72 st)
R22 (24, 26): dc2tog, dc in next 52 60 68 st, dc2tog (54 62 70 st)
R23 (25, 27): dc2tog, dc in next 50 58 66 st, dc2tog (52 60 68 st)
R24 (26, 28): dc2tog, dc in next 48 56 64 st, dc2tog (50 58 66 st)
R25 (27, 29): dc2tog, dc in next 46 54 62 st, dc2tog (48 56 64 st)
R26 (28, 30): dc2tog, dc in next 44 52 60 st, dc2tog (46 54 62 st)
R27 (29, 31): dc2tog, dc in next 42 50 58 st, dc2tog (44 52 60 st)
R28 (30, 32): dc2tog, dc in next 40 48 56 st, dc2tog (42 50 58 st)
Mark 21 25 29 stitches with stitch marker
The chest area starts here and splits into the left and right sides.
R29 (31, 33): dc2tog, dc in next 17 21 25 st, dc2tog (19 23 27 st)
R30 (32, 34): dc2tog, dc in next 15 19 23 st, dc2tog (17 21 25 st)
R31 (33, 35): dc2tog, dc in next 13 17 21 st, dc2tog (15 19 23 st)
R32 (34, 36): dc2tog, dc in next 11 15 19 st, dc2tog (13 17 21 st)
R33 (35, 37): dc2tog, dc in next 9 13 17 st, dc2tog (11 15 19 st)
You are now going to be decreasing on only one side (inner side) and forming the front straps
R34 (36, 38): dc2tog, dc in next 9 13 17 st (10 14 18 st)
R35 (37, 39): ch 2 (this serves as first dc), dc in next 7 11 15 st, dc2tog (9 13 17 st)
R36 (38, 40): dc2tog, dc in next 7 11 15 st (8 12 16 st)
R37 (39, 41): ch 2, dc in next 5 9 13 st, dc2tog (7 11 15 st)
R38 (40, 42): dc2tog, dc in next 5 9 13 st (6 10 14 st)
R39-40 (small only): dc in each st (6 st per row)
Fasten off
R41 (43): ch 2, dc in next 3 7 11, dc2tog (9 13 st)
R42 (44): dc2tog, dc in next 7 11 st (8 12 st)
R43 (45): ch 2, dc in next 5 9, dc2tog (7 11 st)
R44-45 (medium only): dc in each st (7 st per row)
Fasten off
R46: dc2tog, dc in next 9 st (10 st)
R47: ch 2, dc in next 7, dc2tog (9 st)
R48: dc2tog, dc in next 7 (8 st)
R49-50: dc in each st (8 st per row)
Fasten off
Repeat opposite side of stitch marker.
Back:
Ch 62 (70, 78) +1
R1: dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in every st down the row (62 70 78 st)
R2: ch 2, dc in every st down the row (62 70 78 st)
R3-13 (15, 17): Repeat R2 (62 70 78 st)
Mark 31 35 39 stitches with stitch marker
This is now the open back area split into left and right sides. This part is decreasing on one side (inner)
R14 (16, 18): ch 2, dc in next 28 32 36 st, dc2tog (30 34 38 st)
R15 (17, 19): dc2tog, dc in next 28 32 36 st (29 33 37 st)
R16 (18, 20): ch 2, dc in next 26 30 34 st, dc2tog (28 32 36 st)
R17 (19, 21): dc2tog, dc in next 26 30 34 st (27 31 35 st)
R18 (20, 22): ch 2, dc in next 24 28 32 st, dc2tog (26 30 34 st)
You are now going to start decreasing on both sides
R19 (21, 23): dc2tog, dc in next 22 26 30 st, dc2tog (24 28 32 st)
R20 (22, 24): dc2tog, dc in next 20 24 28 st, dc2tog (22 26 30 st)
R21 (23, 25): dc2tog, dc in next 18 22 26 st, dc2tog (20 24 28 st)
R22 (24, 26): dc2tog, dc in next 16 20 24 st, dc2tog (18 22 26 st)
R23 (25, 27): dc2tog, dc in next 14 18 22 st, dc2tog (16 20 24 st)
R24 (26, 28): dc2tog, dc in next 12 16 20 st, dc2tog (14 18 22 st)
R25 (27, 29): dc2tog, dc in next 10 14 18 st, dc2tog (12 16 20 st)
R26 (28, 30): dc2tog, dc in next 8 12 16 st, dc2tog (10 14 18 st)
You are now only decreasing on one side (outer) and creating the back straps of the crochet top
R27 (29, 31): ch 2, dc in next 7 11 15 st, dc2tog (9 13 17 st)
R28 (30, 32): dc2tog, dc in next 7 11 15 st (8 12 16 st)
R29 (31, 33): ch 2, dc in next 5 9 13 st, dc2tog (7 11 15 st)
R30 (32, 34): dc2tog, dc in next 5 9 13 st (6 10 14 st)
R31-R40 (small only): dc in each st (6 st per row)
Fasten off
R33 (35): ch 2, dc in next 3 7 11 st, dc2tog (9 13 st)
R34 (36): dc2tog, dc in next 7 11 st (8 12 st)
R35 (37): ch 2, dc in next 5 9 st, dc2tog (7 11 st)
R36-45 (medium only): dc in each st (7 st per row)
Fasten off
R38: dc2tog, dc in next 9 st (10 st)
R39: ch 2, dc in next 7, dc2tog (9 st)
R40: dc2tog, dc in next 7 st (8 st)
R41-50: dc in each st (8 st per row)
Fasten off
Repeat opposite side of stitch marker
Assembly:
- Seam at shoulders stitch per stitch
- Line up rows and seam on sides until bottom of armholes where decrease starts
And there you go!