Yarn - Bernat Cotton-ish (cotton ball) / light 3/ 2.4 oz (70 g) / 282 yards (258 m) / about 2 balls needed
Hooks - F/5 – 3.75 mm or other size hook needed for the gauge
Gauge - 2 repeats go into about 5 inches (13 cm)
Top Size - XS
Complexity - Easy
Tank top crochet pattern
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Begin crocheting from the top to bottom.
Make a foundation chain of 156 chs or multiples of 13 chs. Join it into a ring with the slip stitch.
Step 2
Body
1st round – ch1, sc to end plus sl.st.1 into 1st ch
2nd round – ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, [sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
3rd round – sl.st.1, ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, [sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
4th round – sl.st.1, ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, [sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
5th round – sl.st.1, ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, [sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
6th round – sl.st.1, ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, [sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
7th round – sl.st.1, ch3, dc2 into sm.ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, [sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5] to end + sl.st.1 into 3rd ch
Repeat the pattern starting from the 3rd round until you crochet underarms. Work your last round as your 4th round.
Step 3
Front part
1st row (right side) – ch3, dc1, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, [ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch] x 5, sk2, dec1 + RC3
2nd row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, [ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch] x 5, sk1, dc1 + RC3
Step 4
First front piece
3rd row (right side) – h6ch, dc1, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk2, dec1 + RC3
4th row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk1, dc1 + RC3
5th row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, dc1 + RC3
6th row – h5ch, dc1, ch2, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk3, dc1 + RC3
7th row – h4ch, dc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, dc1 + RC3
8th row – h4ch, dc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, dc1 + RC3
9th row – h4ch, dc1, ch1, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch1, sk3, dc1 + RC3
10th row – h4ch, dc1, sk2, dc3 into1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk2, dc1 + RC3
11th row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk1, dc1 + RC3
12th row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, dc1 + RC3
13th row – h5ch, dec to end + RC3
14th row – h4ch, dc3 + RC3
15 – 23 rows = 14th row
Step 5
Second front piece
Skip 7 chs from the first front piece and attach the yarn
3rd row (right side) – ch3, dc1, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk2, dec1 + RC3
4th and other rows of the second front piece crochet the same as 4th and other rows of the first front piece respectively.
Step 6
Back part
Skip 20 chs from the front part and attach the yarn
1st row (right side) – ch3, dc1, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch5, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, sk2, dec1 + RC3
2nd row – h6ch, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk3, sc1, ch3, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, sk7, dc3 into 1ch, sk1, dc1 + RC3
3rd row – h5ch, dc1, ch1, sk3, dc3 into 1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch1, sk3, dc1 + RC3
4th row – h4ch, dc1, ch2, sk2, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk4, sc1, ch2, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch2, sk2, dc1 + RC3
5th row = 7th row (1st front piece)
6th row = 8th row (1st front piece)
7th row = 9th row (1st front piece)
8th row – h4ch, dc1, ch1, sk2, dc3 into1ch, ch3, sk4, sc1, ch3, sk4, dc3 into 1ch, ch1, sk2, dc1 + RC3
9th row = 4th row
10th row = 5th row
11th row – h4ch, dc to end
Step 7
Finish up
Join the 11th row of the back part with each front piece.
Edges – sc to end
Abbreviations
[ ] – repeat
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease – work like 2 unfinished double crochets, and then draw the yarn through 3 remaining loops on your hook
h#ch – insert a hook into the number chain
RC – returning chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip a chain
sl.st. – slip stitch
sm.ch – the same base chain
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Comments
Hi Sana, this is my next
Hi Sana, this is my next project after I'm done with your pink bolero. Nice.
I'm glad that you liked this
I'm glad that you liked this pattern. Happy crocheting!
Hi Sana, I have a question on
Hi Sana, I have a question on the yarn, if I use 100% cotton and I would say thicker than bernat cotton ish, I can still use the same hook as yours 3.75 mm? Pls advise. Thanks.
Yes, you may use any size
Yes, you may use any size crochet hook. Just make sure that when you work your sample stitches are not too tight or loose.
How do I size up to large?
How do I size up to large?
Hi Sweetpea77,
Hi Sweetpea77,
For a size L, I would make a foundation chain of 182 chains. Then I would work the front and back parts the same way, but skip one extra repeat under each arm. Happy crocheting!
I wanted to let you know just
I wanted to let you know just how much I love and adore your site, your designs and now that you are adding necklaces to each design I am now loving your design of each and every necklace!!! They go so nicely with each one of your creations!! Each one of your designs shows just how talented you are. Your designs are very classy, sensual and elegant all wrapped up in one. Your designs can be worn very casually yet with the right outfit they can be dressed up for a very dressy dinner party or event. I want to thank you so much for the time, effort and energy you give to each of your designs and that you so graciously share them with each of us. My gratitude to you goes beyond words, yet, I will say thank you so very, very much for your gift to all of us for sharing your talent of crocheting, of your designs and your knowledge of this art. You are an excellent teacher and I am a very loyal and willing student!!! Blessings to you!!
Hi Goldie,
Hi Goldie,
It is pleasant to read that you like my designs and patterns. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. Happy creating!
To make a size M would I need
To make a size M would I need to make a foundation chain of 169 or could I use a larger hood and make my gauge larger?
Hi Lhspears,
Hi Lhspears,
You may use a larger size crochet hook and/or thicker yarn to adjust your gauge. If that won't be enough, then it will be necessary to use a smaller size crochet hook or thinner yarn and add two repeats/26 chs. Happy crochet!
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