Lakelyn Crochet Tank

This crochet tank has openwork and is worked flat. You can throw it on for a nice casual look when you’re going to the beach or dress it up with a button-down underneath. There are always amazing styling options with handmade garments. And while this was designed primarily to be worn in the summers, you can keep it in your wardrobe to layer with in winters.

There’s a lot that can be done with just this one piece. Wear the Lakelyn Crochet Tank casually by pairing it with jeans or a skirt, use it as a coverup over your swimsuit or add it under a jacket and cardigan, gift it to a friend or loved one, or sell these at a craft fair.

The Best Summer Crochet Tank

Summer essentials are must-have items that keep you cool, comfortable, and stylish during the hot months. The Lakelyn Crochet Tank is crocheted with a cotton, bamboo, linen blend yarn making it quintessential for beating the heat on hot summer days. Stay cool and enjoy everything summer has to offer!

Related: If you love the ribbed edging of this crochet tank and want other unique hem options, make sure to check out the Lakeshore Summer Top.

How to Crochet a Tank

This crochet tank is constructed flat in two pieces and then seamed together.

First, you’ll crochet two identical panels of the tank from the bottom up, starting with the ribbing, to reach your desired measurements. There is shaping involved towards the top to ensure you have a nice fit. Then you will crochet the right and left shoulders.

You can decide what kind of fit you want with the sizing chart and there are also instructions to adjust this if you want a looser look.

Once the panels of the tank are ready, you’ll attach the yarn to seam both sides and shoulders. Lastly, you’ll add ribbing to the neck and armhole openings, bringing it all together.

Best Yarn for Crochet Tank Tops

For crochet tank tops, the best yarn choices are typically lightweight and breathable. Though you can use any of the following yarn types individually, I prefer yarn blends that include a combination of them.

The following yarn types provide a comfortable and airy feel, ensuring your crochet tank is perfect for warm summer days:

• Cotton yarn is a top favorite due to its natural breathability, moisture-wicking properties, and comfort against the skin.
• Linen yarn is another excellent option, known for its durability and coolness, making it perfect for hot weather. Linen yarns also add a wonderful drape to your summer clothes.
• Bamboo yarn, with its silky texture and breathable nature, is also ideal for summer garments.

Yarn

As stated above, I prefer a blend of any of the three types of yarns listed above. For the Lakelyn Crochet Tank Top, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Cotton Bamboo Linen. When made with this yarn, you’ll feel like you’re wrapped in a little piece of heaven when wearing your summer crochet top.

Lion Brand Collection Cotton Bamboo Linen is a craft yarn council #2, sport weight yarn comprised of cotton, bamboo, and linen (as you may have guessed by the name). The combination of these three natural fibers give this yarn a unique softness, beautiful drape, and durability.

I chose this yarn because it’s a sport weight and the fibers are perfect for tank top crochet patterns, but another great feature is that it’s machine washable!

Yarn Substitutions

Other sport weight yarns can be substituted as long as you meet gauge and you love the drape of the fabric.

I personally recommend a sport weight yarn that is a blend of any of the three yarns listed above. I feel they are less dense than 100% cotton yarns alone. The more dense the yarn, the heavier your crochet summer top will be if it gets wet and the longer it will take to dry.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp(s): space(s)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet decrease
• hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together
• tr2tog: treble crochet decrease
• Alt-tr: alternate treble crochet
• Alt-dc2tog: alternate double crochet decrease
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• RS / WS: right side / wrong side
• SM: stitch marker
• BLO: back loop only
• yo: yarn over
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet

Experience Level

• Easy / Intermediate

Gauge

• See individual sections for gauge.
• See Swatch Instructions below.

Special Stitches

• Alternate Treble Crochet (alt-tr): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops.
• Alternate Double Crochet Decrease (Alt-dc2tog): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru one loop, yo, insert your hook into the next st indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.
• Treble Crochet Decrease (tr2tog): Yo twice, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, yo twice, insert your hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, (yo pull through 2 loops) twice, yo, pull through remaining 3 loops.
• Join yarn with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Cotton Bamboo Linen (50 g / 1.75oz / 164 yards / 150 m / 40% cotton / 35% bamboo / 25% linen).
• Another sport weight / 2 yarn can be used as long as gauge is met.
• Colorway & Yardage
  • Shale #465-123AE
• Changes for Sizes as Follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Stitch Counts as Follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Model wears a women’s medium and is wearing a medium sample.
• Construction: This crochet tank top is constructed from two identical panels. First, you’ll crochet the bottom ribbing in rows. Then you’ll work the body of top onto the bottom ribbing from the bottom up. Once you’ve reached a specific measurement, you will work panel shaping. Then you will crochet the right and left shoulders. After both panels are made to this point, you’ll seam the shoulders and the sides. Lastly, you’ll add ribbing to the neck and armhole openings.

Gauge Swatch Instructions

Gauge: In pattern stitch of the body with a 4mm hook: 15 sts = 3″; 12 rows = 3.25″ H (12 rows = 3 tr rows & 9 sc rows)

Set-Up: With a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 22.

Row 1: Working in the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 4: Alt-tr in the first st, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, tr in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 8: Alt-tr in the first st, tr in the next st, (2 tr in the next st, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, tr in the last st. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (21 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (21 sts)

Rows 12 – 19: Rep Rows 4 – 11.

Row 20: Rep Row 4.

Fasten off. Swatch should measure approximately 4.25″ W x 5.5″ H.

Lakelyn Crochet Tank Top Written Pattern

You’ll make a two identical panels for your summer crochet tank top. Make each panel using the following instructions:

Right Side / Wrong Side: There is no right or wrong side for this top. You can choose the side you like the best before seaming. I prefer the side that shows the backside of the treble crochet stitches so that is my right side.

Changes for Sizes Written as Follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Stitch Counts Written as Follows: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Bottom Ribbing

Gauge: 5 sts = 1″; 10 rows = 3″ H

Row 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 6, working in the back humps of the chain, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (5 sts)

Rows 2 – 53 (60, 65, 73, 80, 86, 93, 100, 106): Ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across. Turn. (5 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Prepare Ribbing for Body of Top for the size you’re making. Bottom Ribbing should measure approximately (16″, 18″, 19.5″, 22″, 24″, 26″, 28″, 30″, 32″).

Prepare Ribbing for Body of Top

Sizes XS, M, L, 3X

Row 1: After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work 1 sc into the first st, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 26 (32, 36, 46) times . Turn. (79, 97, 109, 139 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Top.

Sizes S, XL, 4X

Row 1: After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work 2 sc into the first st, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 29 (39, 49) times . Turn. (89, 119, 149 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Top.

Sizes 2X, 5X

Row 1: After turning at the end of the last row of the ribbing, rotate to work along the long edge of the ribbing, work (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 43 (53) times . Turn. (129, 159 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Top.

Body of Top

Gauge: In pattern stitch of the body with a 4mm hook: 15 sts = 3″; 12 rows = 3.25″ H (12 rows = 3 tr rows & 9 sc rows)

Note: Aside from the beginning ch 1, all other ch-1’s worked within a row are included in the stitch count. In following rows, when instructed to sc in each stitch across, you will be working into sc’s and ch-1 spaces.

Row 1: Continuing with a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 3: Alt-tr in the first st, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, tr in each of the last 2 sts. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 7: Alt-tr in the first st, tr in the next st, (2 tr in the next st, skip the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last st, tr in the last st. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Rows 11 – 42: Rep Rows 3 – 10. (79, 89, 97, 109, 119, 129, 139, 149, 159 sts)

Your Body of Top should measure (16″, 18″, 19.5″, 22″, 24″, 26″, 28″, 30″, 32″) W x 12″ H.

Adding Length: If you’d like to add length to your top, use the following instructions:

• To add approximately 1″ in length: Rep Rows 3 – 6.
• To add approximately 2″ in length: Rep Rows 3 – 10.
• To add approximately 3″ in length: Rep Rows 3 – 10, then Rep Rows 3 – 6.

If adding length to your top, make note of how many rows you worked before the upper panel shaping and be sure to work the same number of rows for the second panel, before the upper panel shaping.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Upper Panel Shaping.

Upper Panel Shaping

In this section, you’ll transition from working the full width panel to a narrower panel. You’ll achieve this without fastening off your yarn from the Body of Top. First, you’ll work the set-up. The purpose of the set-up is simply to move your working yarn from the outer edge of the panel to where you’ll begin the Upper Panel Shaping. After completing the set-up, you’ll work Row 1. Row 1 is not worked across the remainder of the panel. Make sure to count your stitches as Row 1 will end before you reach the edge of the panel. Then, over the next few rows you’ll decrease a little more to shape the upper panel of the top.

Set-Up: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each of the first 15 (15, 15, 19, 21, 21, 21, 23, 25) sts. These slip stitches do not count as stitches for anything. You’re simply using them to move the working yarn over a bit.

Row 1: Begin the row by working an alt-dc2tog over the next 2 sts, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 22 (27, 31, 33, 36, 41, 46, 49, 52) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts, leave remaining 15 (15, 15, 19, 21, 21, 21, 23, 25) sts unworked. Turn. (47, 57, 65, 69, 75, 85, 95, 101, 107 sts)

Row 1 should measure approximately (9-1/2″, 11-1/2″, 13″, 13-3/4″, 15″, 17″, 19″, 20″, 21-1/2″) wide.

Row 2: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (45, 55, 63, 67, 73, 83, 93, 99, 105 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (43, 53, 61, 65, 71, 81, 91, 97, 103 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (41, 51, 59, 63, 69, 79, 89, 95, 101 sts)

Row 5: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 18 (23, 27, 29, 32, 37, 42, 45, 48) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (39, 49, 57, 61, 67, 77, 87, 93, 99 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (37, 47, 55, 59, 65, 75, 85, 91, 97 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (35, 45, 53, 57, 63, 73, 83, 89, 95 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (33, 43, 51, 55, 61, 71, 81, 87, 93 sts)

Row 9: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 14 (19, 23, 25, 28, 33, 38, 41, 44) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (31, 41, 49, 53, 59, 69, 79, 85, 91 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 10 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (31, 41, 49, 53, 59, 69 sts)

Row 10 should measure approximately (6-1/4″, 8-1/4″, 9-3/4″, 10-1/2″, 11-3/4″, 13-3/4″) wide and your upper panel shaping section should measure approximately 2.75″ H.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Right Shoulder.

Sizes 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 10: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (77, 83, 89 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc2tog, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (75, 81, 87 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (73, 79, 85 sts)

Row 13: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) (34, 37, 40) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (71, 77, 83 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 14 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size 3X

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (71 sts)

Row 14 should measure approximately 14-1/4″ wide and your upper panel shaping section should measure approximately 3.75″ H.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Right Shoulder.

Sizes 4X, 5X

Row 14: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (75, 81 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (73, 79 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (71, 77 sts)

Row 17: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) (33, 36) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (69, 75 sts)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (69, 75 sts)

Row 18 should measure approximately (13-3/4″, 15″) wide and your upper panel shaping section should measure approximately 4.75″ H.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Right Shoulder.

Right Shoulder

In this section, you’ll transition from the full width of the upper panel to the right shoulder only. As you work this section, you’ll work decrease stitches at the beginning or end of rows to shape the neck opening.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 11, 11) times. Before you turn to work Row 2, skip each of the next 13 (19, 23, 23, 25, 27, 33, 39, 45) sts, then place a stitch marker in the next stitch to mark where you will later join yarn to begin the Left Shoulder. Now turn to work Row 2. (9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 23, 23 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and in each remaining st across. Turn. (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 22, 22 sts)

Row 3: Alt-tr in the first st, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 9, 9) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 21, 21 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 20, 20 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) work from ( to ) 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 8, 8) times, sc2tog. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 19, 19 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 18, 18 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 7 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size XS

Row 7: Alt-tr in the first st, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 9 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 6-1/2″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 7: Alt-tr in the first st, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7, 7) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 17, 17 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 16, 16 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 9 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size S

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 11 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 6-1/2″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, sc2tog. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 15, 15 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 14, 14 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 11 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size M

Row 11: Alt-tr in the first st, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 13 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 7″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 11: Alt-tr in the first st, (skip the next st, 2 tr in the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (5, 7, 11, 13, 13, 13 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 6, 10, 12, 12, 12 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 13 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size L

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 14: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 15 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 8″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, ch 1, skip the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (5, 9, 11, 11, 11 sts)

Row 14: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 8, 10, 10, 10 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 15 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size XL

Row 15: Alt-tr in the first st, tr in the next st, tr2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 17 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 8″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next (5, 7, 7, 7) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (7, 9, 9, 9 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (6, 8, 8, 8 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next (3, 5, 5, 5) sts, sc2tog. Turn. (5, 7, 7, 7 sts)

Row 18: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 6, 6, 6 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 19 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size 2X

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (3 sts)

Rep Row 20 until your upper panel & shoulder measures 9″ (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Sizes 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 19: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (5, 5, 5 sts)

Row 20: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st and each remaining st across. Turn. (4, 4, 4 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (3, 3, 3 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (3, 3, 3 sts)

Rep Row 22 until your upper panel & shoulder measures (9″, 10″, 10″) (measure from the top of the last row of the Body of Top to the top of the shoulder).

Make note of how many rows you worked and be sure to work the same number of rows for the Left Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Shoulder.

Left Shoulder

In this section, you’ll join yarn where you previously placed a stitch marker and work the second shoulder. As you work this section, you’ll work decrease stitches at the beginning or end of rows to shape the neck opening.

Row 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the stitch marked with a SM, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 11, 11) times. Turn. (9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 23, 23 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 22, 22, 22 sts)

Row 3: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in the next st, (2 tr in the next st, skip the next st) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 9, 9) times, tr in the last st. Turn. (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 21, 21 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 20, 20 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 9, 9) times. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 19, 19 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 18, 18 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 7 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size XS

Row 7: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in the next st, tr in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc the first st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 9 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 7: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in the next st, (2 tr in the next st, skip the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7, 7) times, tr in the last st. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 17, 17 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, sc the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 16, 16, 16 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 9 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size S

Row 9: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 11 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 9: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) (2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 7, 7) times. Turn. (5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 15, 15 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 14, 14 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 11 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size M

Row 11: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in each the next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc the first st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 13 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 11: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in the next st, (2 tr in the next st, skip the next st) work from ( to ) (1, 2, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, tr in the last st. Turn. (5, 7, 11, 13, 13, 13 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 6, 10, 12, 12, 12 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 13 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size L

Row 13: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc the first st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 15 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 13: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st) work from ( to ) (2, 4, 5, 5, 5) times. Turn. (5, 9, 11, 11, 11 sts)

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 8, 10, 10, 10 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 15 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size XL

Row 15: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, tr in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first st, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (2 sts)

Rep Row 17 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 15: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (7, 9, 9, 9 sts)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (6, 8, 8, 8 sts)

Row 17: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (5, 7, 7, 7 sts)

Row 18: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 6, 6, 6 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Row 19 instructions for the size tank top you’re making.

Size 2X

Row 19: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (3 sts)

Rep Row 20 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Sizes 3X, 4X, 5X

Row 19: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (5, 5, 5 sts)

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc in each st across to the last 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4, 4, 4 sts)

Row 21: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (3, 3, 3 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (3, 3, 3 sts)

Rep Row 22 until you have the same number of rows as the Right Shoulder.

Fasten off. Make a second panel to this point and then continue on to Seaming.

Seaming

In this section, you’ll seam both shoulders and side seams. I chose to whipstitch the shoulder seams because they are only a couple stitches wide, but for the side seams I chose to use the mattress stitch seam technique.

Layout

Before seaming, choose which side you prefer to be the right side. I prefer the side that shows the backside of the treble crochet stitches. Lay your front and back panels on top of one another.

Use locking stitch markers (or scraps of yarn) to hold your panels together while seaming. I used stitch markers to hold the shoulders together. I also placed several of them along each side to hold the sides together.

Seam Shoulders

With a yarn needle and length of yarn, whipstitch the shoulders together. Weave in ends.

Seam Sides

With a yarn needle and length of yarn that is 3-4 times the length of the side to be seamed, use the mattress stitch seam technique to seam each side together.

Weave in ends. Continue on to the Neck Ribbing.

Neck Ribbing

In this section, you’ll first add a round of single crochet around the neck opening. Then, you’ll crochet ribbing perpendicularly to the neck opening.

Alternative to Ribbing: If you prefer a different look, instead of adding the ribbing, you can begin by working round 1 below. Then, continue to work rounds of single crochet stitches and decrease by 4 (or more) stitches each round you work. Continue working rounds of single crochet until you’ve worked approximately 3/4″ – 1″ high.

Gauge Tip: When working set-up round 1, the most important thing is that your work lays flat. If your edge is rippling, try going down a hook size or two. If your edge is cinching inward, try going up a hook size or two. If you end up needing to adjust your hook size. After you complete set-up round 1, switch to a crochet hook that’s one size down from the hook you used for the set-up round. If adjusting your hook size narrows the width of your ribbing too much, you can add an extra stitch or two by adding a chain or two to the chain at the beginning of the ribbing.

Choose which panel is your back panel, then continue on to Set-Up.

Set-Up

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the stitch closest to the center of the back of the neck opening, work 1 sc into each sc and 3 sc into each tr around the neck opening. Join with a sl st to the 1st st.

Stitch count isn’t crucial, but will work best if it’s a multiple of 3.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Ribbing.

Ribbing

Gauge: 5 sts = .875″; 11 rows = 3″ H

Photo Tutorial: See below for a photo tutorial for the ribbing.

Row 1 (RS): Switch to a 3.75mm crochet hook, ch 6, working in the back humps of the ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each of the next 3 chs, hdc2tog in the next ch & same st as ch 6. Do not turn. (5 sts)

Row 2: ( sl st into the next st along the edge of the neck opening ) 2 times (these 2 sl sts do not count as sts), TURN, BLO hdc in each st across the previous row. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc in the first st, BLO hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc2tog in the BLO of the next st and both loops of the next st along the edge of the neck opening. Do not turn. (5 sts)

Row 4: ( sl st into the next st along the edge of the neck opening ) 2 times (these 2 sl sts do not count as sts), TURN, BLO hdc in each st across the previous row. Turn. (5 sts)

Rows 3 -4 around the neck opening.

Fasten off leaving a 6″ tail of yarn. Using a yarn needle and the tail of yarn to whipstitch the last row to the first row.

Weave in ends. Continue on to the Armhole Ribbing.

Armhole Ribbing

In this section, you’ll first add a round of single crochet around the armhole openings. Then, you’ll crochet ribbing perpendicularly to the armhole opening.

Alternative to Ribbing: If you prefer a different look, instead of adding the ribbing, you can begin by working round 1 below. Then, continue to work rounds of single crochet stitches and decrease by 4 (or more) stitches each round you work. Continue working rounds of single crochet until you’ve worked approximately 3/4″ – 1″ high.

Gauge Tip: When working set-up round 1, the most important thing is that your work lays flat. If your edge is rippling, try going down a hook size or two. If your edge is cinching inward, try going up a hook size or two. If you end up needing to adjust your hook size. After you complete set-up round 1, switch to a crochet hook that’s one size down from the hook you used for the set-up round. If adjusting your hook size narrows the width of your ribbing too much, you can add an extra stitch or two by adding a chain or two to the chain at the beginning of the ribbing.

Continue on to the Set-Up.

Set-Up

Rnd 1 (RS): With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing sc in the stitch closest to the center of the bottom of an armhole opening, work 1 sc into each sc and 3 sc into each tr around the armhole opening. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Stitch count isn’t crucial, but will work best if it’s a multiple of 3.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Ribbing.

Ribbing

Gauge: 5 sts = .875″; 11 rows = 3″ H

Photo Tutorial: See below for a photo tutorial for the ribbing.

Row 1 (RS): Switch to a 3.75mm crochet hook, ch 6, working in the back humps of the ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each of the next 3 chs, hdc2tog in the next ch & same st as ch 6. Do not turn. (5 sts)

Row 2: ( sl st into the next st along the edge of the armhole opening ) 2 times (these 2 sl sts do not count as sts), TURN, BLO hdc in each st across the previous row. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc in the first st, BLO hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc2tog in the BLO of the next st and both loops of the next st along the edge of the armhole opening. Do not turn. (5 sts)

Row 4: ( sl st into the next st along the edge of the armhole opening ) 2 times (these 2 sl sts do not count as sts), TURN, BLO hdc in each st across the previous row. Turn. (5 sts)

Rep Rows 3 – 4 around the armhole opening.

Fasten off leaving a 6″ tail of yarn. Using a yarn needle and the tail of yarn to whipstitch the last row to the first row.

Weave in ends. Repeat for the second armhole opening.

After you’ve added ribbing to the second armhole opening, your tank top is complete! Block your crochet tank, if desired, to add a professional finishing touch.

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