Suvi Crochet Tank Top Pattern

It keeps getting warmer and everyone’s wardrobe deserves trendy summer wear, like the Suvi Top made from this easy-to-follow crochet tank top pattern.

With its lacy design, ribbing, and thick straps, this will quickly become your go-to pattern for whenever you want to make a unique gift for someone.

You’ll find the free crochet tank top pattern in the post below, or you can find an ad-free printable PDF (that includes all photo tutorials + schematics + stitch charts), on Ravelry, or Etsy (aff).

Woman wearing a red crochet tank top and blue jeans standing in a field with a bouquet in her hand. — Head out to your favorite picnic spot with this chic tank top on for both comfort and style.

This crochet tank top pattern is a blend of comfort, style, and creativity, making it ideal for summers. Alongside being lightweight and breathable, you have the option to make it in any color you like, depending on your preferences, and adding all sorts of little details to it such as appliqué and buttons.

You can tailor it to your exact measurements so be sure to read the instructions carefully in order to get the best fit. What better way to wear garments that reflect your individuality than to crochet them up yourself?

In this article

How to Crochet a Tank Top

There’s not a lot to crocheting tank tops but since this is measurement-specific, I would recommend you have a clear picture of the pattern before you start. This crochet tank top is constructed in one piece from the bottom up. Those who don’t like a lot of seaming in their projects, this is the pattern for you!

First, you’ll crochet the bottom ribbing in rows and seam the short edges to create a circle. 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 for sturdy straps. You will repeat panel shaping and shoulders for the back, then seam the shoulders. Lastly, you’ll crochet a simple single crochet edging around the neck and armhole openings to give it that neat finish.

Woman wearing a red crochet tank top and blue denim shorts standing in a field with a bouquet in her hand and her back to the camera.

How To Get The

Suvi Tank Top Pattern

Option 1: Scroll down for the free tank top crochet pattern right here in this blog post.

Option 2: Purchase the ad-free printable PDF from one of my shops:

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Best Yarn for Crochet Tank Tops

For crochet tank tops, while there are many options to choose from, I used 100% rayon from bamboo yarn. Its soft texture feels gentle against the skin, making it ideal for warm-weather wear when you want something lightweight and non-irritating. It has a beautiful natural finish that accentuates the stitch combination used in tis crochet tank top pattern.

Rayon from bamboo is generally a cool and comfortable yarn and projects that are made from it have a very flattering look to them. If you haven’t used it before, try it out for this tank top!

Choosing Which Size to Crochet

The model wears a women’s small and is wearing a small sample.

To choose your size, look over the size chart below.

Finished Bust, Panel Width, and Top Length are measurements of the finished garment.
This tank top is designed to be worn with approximately 2″ – 4″ of negative ease. Choose a size that is 2″ – 4″ smaller than your actual bust size.
For a more relaxed fit, choose a size with a finished bust that is closest to your actual bust measurement.
Top length is measured from the top of the shoulder to the bottom edge of the top (including the bottom ribbing).
Adjusting Top Length: See the notes at the end of the Body of Top section for adjusting length.

Size & Yardage Chart

The notes above refer to this size chart.

Yarn

This women’s crochet tank top pattern was designed with a DK weight yarn to make sure it would be cool and light enough to be worn in the summers. I chose not to use a heavier yarn so that, along with the openwork, you can easily wear this tank top on a hot day out.

I chose Lion Brand Truboo Yarn in the color Rose for my sample. This is a DK weight / 3, rayon from bamboo yarn and is currently available in multiple colors with a subtle shine to them. Whether you want something in a neutral shade or a bolder color, you’ll find many options in this yarn.

Yarn Substitutions

Other DK weight yarns can be substituted as long as you meet gauge and you love the final result. These are some substitutions which I think would be great for making your crochet tank top pattern with:

Lion Brand Yarns Coboo (232 yds / 212 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz) combines cotton with bamboo in a 51% cotton, 49% rayon from bamboo blend that is ideal for those who prefer natural fibers in their yarn.
Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 DK (273 yds / 250 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz) comes in a mainly cotton blend, with a slight percentage of polyester in its sparkle variants. If you want a variegated option for this project, you’ll find a nice range in this yarn.

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Suvi Crochet Tank Top Pattern – Free Pattern

The crochet tank top pattern is free below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

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Purchase the crochet tank top kit (aff): Lion Brand has a full kit of the Suvi Crochet Tank Top, available on their website. The crochet summer top kit includes your choice of colors and a digital copy of the crochet pattern.

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Materials

Yarn: DK Weight / 3 / Yarn, Lion Brand Truboo in Rose was used for the sample in the photos [100% Rayon from Bamboo (241 yds / 220 m / 100 g / 3.5 oz)].
Yardage: See Size Chart Above
Crochet Hook: G/6/4.00mm or size needed to obtain gauge (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching).
Measuring Tape
Locking Stitch Markers
Scissors
Yarn Needle

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
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
ext sc: extended single crochet
2dc-cl: two double crochet cluster
sc2tog: single crochet decrease
dc2tog: treble crochet decrease
extsc2tog: extended single crochet decrease
Alt-dc: alternate double 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 with a standing sc

Experience Level

Easy / Intermediate

Gauge

See individual sections for gauge.
See Swatch Instructions.

Sizes

Women’s XS through 5XL
See Size & Yardage Chart above.

Special Stitches

Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook.
Extended Single Crochet Decrease (extsc2tog): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining loops on hook.
Alternate Double Crochet (alt-dc): 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, 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.
Join 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: Lion Brand Truboo (100 g / 3.5oz / 241 yards / 220 m / 100% rayon from bamboo). Another DK weight / 3 yarn can be used as long as gauge is met.
Colorway & Yardage (see size chart above for yardage)
- Rose #837-139C
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 small and is wearing a small sample.
Construction: This crochet tank top is constructed in one piece from the bottom up. First, you’ll crochet the bottom ribbing in rows and seam the short edges to create a circle. 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. You’ll repeat panel shaping and shoulders for the back, then seam the shoulders. Lastly, you’ll crochet a simple single crochet edging around the neck and armhole openings.

Suvi Crochet Tank Top Pattern – Written Pattern

Swatch Instructions

Ribbing

Gauge: In BLO hdc, 14 sts = 2-1/2″; 14 rows = 4″

Row 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 15, working in the back humps of the foundation ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (14 sts)

Rows 2 – 17: Ch 1, working in BLO hdc in each st across. Turn. (14 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Prepare Ribbing for Body of Tank Stitch Pattern.

Prepare Ribbing for Body of Tank Stitch Pattern

Gauge: 17 sts = 3.5″

Row 1 (RS): Rotate your ribbing to work along the long edge. Ch 1, sc in the first st, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) across. Turn. (25 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Tank Stitch Pattern.

Body of Tank Stitch Pattern

Gauge: In pattern stitch written below, with a 4mm hook: 17 sts = 3.5″; 16 rows = 4.75″ H

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the first st, * ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, rep from * across. Turn. (8 dc + 5 sc + 12 ch-2’s)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, * ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, rep from * across to the last ch-2 sp, skip the last ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (12 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 12 ch-1’s)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, sc in top of the ch-4. Turn. (25 sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (25 sts)

Rows 5 – 12: Rep Rows 1 – 4.

Swatch should be 5-1/8″ W x 6-1/8″ H.

Adjust hook size as needed to meet gauge.

Tank Top Instructions

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

This section is worked back and forth in rows and then the first and last rows seamed to form a circle.

Gauge: 14 sts = 2.5″; 14 rows = 4″ H

Row 1: With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 15, working in the back humps of the chain, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (14 sts)

Rows 2 – 92 (100, 116, 128, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192): Ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across. Turn. (14 sts)

Bottom Ribbing should measure approximately (26-1/4″, 28-1/2″, 33″, 36-1/2″, 41″, 44-1/2″, 48″, 51-1/2″, 54-3/4″).

Bring the first row to meet the last row and sl st them together to form a circle. (14 sts)

Do not fasten off. Turn right side out (your sl st seam should be on the inside of your waistband). Continue on to Prepare Ribbing for Body of Top.

Prepare Ribbing for Body of Top

All Sizes

Gauge: 17 sts = 3.5″

Rnd 1: Rotate to work along the long edge of the waistband, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st) work from ( to ) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 sts)

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

Body of Top

This section is worked in joined and turned rounds from the edge of the bottom ribbing to the bottom of the armhole opening.

Gauge: In pattern stitch of the body with a 4mm hook: 17 sts = 3.5″; 16 rows = 4.75″ H (rows 2 – 5 as written below, 4 times)

Note: Aside from the beginning ch 1, all other ch-1’s worked within a row are counted as stitches.

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing with a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, ext sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 sts)

Rnd 2 (WS): Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, * sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. Turn. (46 dc + 23 sc + 69 ch-2’s) (50 dc + 25 sc + 75 ch-2’s) (58 dc + 29 sc + 87 ch-2’s) (64 dc + 32 sc + 96 ch-2’s) (72 dc + 36 sc + 108 ch-2’s) (78 dc + 39 sc + 117 ch-2’s) (84 dc + 42 sc + 126 ch-2’s) (90 dc + 45 sc + 135 ch-2’s) (96 dc + 48 sc + 144 ch-2’s)

Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, * ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, rep from * across to the last ch-2 sp, skip the last ch-2 sp. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-4. Turn. (69 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 68 ch-1’s) (75 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 74 ch-1’s) (87 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 86 ch-1’s) (96 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 95 ch-1’s) (108 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 107 ch-1’s) (117 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 116 ch-1’s) (126 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 125 ch-1’s) (135 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 134 ch-1’s) (144 2dc-cl + 1 tr + 143 ch-1’s)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in the top of ch-4, ch 1, (sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp around. Join. Make sure not to mistake the join from the previous round as a ch-1 sp or you will add increases to the round. Turn. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp around. Join. Turn. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 sts)

Rnds 6 – 29: Rep Rnds 2 – 5. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 sts)

Rnds 30 – 31: Rep Rnds 2 – 3. (138, 150, 174, 192, 216, 234, 252, 270, 288 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, first repeat Rnds 4 – 5, then repeat rounds 2 – 5, ending with a repeat of Rnd 3.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Front Upper Panel Shaping for the size you’re making.

Body of crochet tank top complete. — The photo above shows the tank top complete through the Body of Top.

Front Upper Panel Shaping – Sizes XS (S, M, 2X, 4X)

Gauge: In pattern stitch of the body with a 4mm hook: 17 sts = 3.5″; 16 rows = 4.75″ H (rows 1 – 4 as written 4 times)

Note: Aside from the beginning ch 1, all other ch-1’s worked within a row are included in the stitch count.

In this section, you’ll create a front panel from one armhole opening to the next, decreasing at the beginning and end of each row to taper it inwards.

Rnd 1 (WS): Continuing with a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc2tog in the top of the ch 4 and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 32 (35, 41, 56, 65) ch-1 sps, sc in the next ch-1 sp. Skip the next cluster st and place a locking SM in next next ch-1 sp to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (67, 73, 85, 115, 133 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, extsc2tog in the first 2 sc (skipping over a ch-1 sp between them), ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across to the last 3 sts, extsc2tog in the last 2 sc (skipping over a ch-1 sp between them). Turn. (63, 69, 81, 111, 129 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st & 3rd sts (skipping over a st between them), ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] 9 (10, 12, 17, 20) times, sc in the last st. Turn. (20 dc + 11 sc + 30 ch-2’s) (22 dc + 12 sc + 33 ch-2’s) (26 dc + 14 sc + 39 ch-2’s) (36 dc + 19 sc + 54 ch-2’s) (42 dc + 22 sc + 63 ch-2’s)

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] 8 (9, 11, 16, 19) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, tr in the next sc. Turn. (28 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 27 ch-1’s) (31 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 30 ch-1’s) (37 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 36 ch-1’s) (52 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 51 ch-1’s) (61 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 60 ch-1’s)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 25 (28, 34, 49, 58) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-4 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (53, 59, 71, 101, 119 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2. (49, 55, 67, 97, 115 sts)

Row 7: Alt-dc in the first st, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 9, 14, 17) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in the last st. Turn. (18 dc + 7 sc + 22 ch-2’s) (20 dc + 8 sc + 25 ch-2’s) (24 dc + 10 sc + 31 ch-2’s) (34 dc + 15 sc + 46 ch-2’s) (40 dc + 18 sc + 55 ch-2’s)

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] 6 (7, 9, 14, 17) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, 2dc-cl in the next ch-2 sp, dc in the last st. Turn. (20 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 19 ch-1’s) (23 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 22 ch-1’s) (29 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 28 ch-1’s) (44 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 43 ch-1’s) (53 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 52 ch-1’s)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 17 (20, 26, 41, 50) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-3 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (37, 43, 55, 85, 103 sts)

Sizes XS (S, M)

Row 9 should be approximately 7-1/2″ (8-3/4″, 11-1/4″) W & your tank top should measure approximately 14-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder for the size you’re making.

Sizes (2X, 4X)

Continue on with Row 10.

Row 10: Rep Row 2. (81, 99 sts)

Row 11: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (12, 15) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Turn. (32 dc + 13 sc + 38 ch-2’s) (32 dc + 16 sc + 47 ch-2’s)

Row 12: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (11, 14) times, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, tr in the last st. Turn. (36 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 35 ch-1’s) (45 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 44 ch-1’s)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (33, 42) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-4 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (69, 87 sts)

Size (2X)

Row 13 should be approximately 14-1/4″ W & your tank top should measure approximately 15-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder.

Size (4X)

Continue on with Row 14.

Row 14: Rep Row 2. (83 sts)

Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st & 3rd sts (skipping over a st between them), ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (11) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts,sc2tog over the next st & last st (skipping over a st between them). Turn. (26 dc + 14 sc + 39 ch-2’s)

Row 16: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] ( 11) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (37 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 36 ch-1’s)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (34) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-4 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (71 sts)

Row 17 should be approximately 14-1/2″ W & your tank top should measure approximately 16-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder.

Front Upper Panel Shaping – Sizes (L, XL, 3X, 5X)

Gauge: In pattern stitch of the body with a 4mm hook: 17 sts = 3.5″; 16 rows = 4.75″ H (rows 1 – 4 as written 4 times)

Note: Aside from the beginning ch 1, all other ch-1’s worked within a row are included in the stitch count.

In this section, you’ll create a front panel from one armhole opening to the next, decreasing at the beginning and end of each row to taper it inwards.

Rnd 1 (WS): Continuing with a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc2tog in the top of the ch 4 and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (45, 51, 60, 69) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a cluster st). Place a locking SM in the same ch-1 sp as the last part of the sc2tog worked, to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Back Panel. Turn. (93, 105, 123, 141 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st & 3rd sts (skipping over a st between them), ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (13, 15, 18, 21) times, sc2tog in the next st & 3rd st (skipping over a st between them). Turn. (28 dc + 15 sc + 42 ch-2’s) (32 dc + 17 sc + 48 ch-2’s) (38 dc + 20 sc + 57 ch-2’s) (44 dc + 23 sc + 66 ch-2’s)

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (12, 14, 17, 20) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (40 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 39 ch-1’s) (46 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 45 ch-1’s) (55 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 54 ch-1’s) (64 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 63 ch-1’s)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (37, 43, 52, 61) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-4 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (77, 89, 107, 125 sts)

Row 6: Rep Row 2. (73, 85, 103, 121 sts)

Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (10, 12, 15, 18) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in the last st. Turn. (26 dc + 11 sc + 34 ch-2’s) (30 dc + 13 sc + 40 ch-2’s) (36 dc + 16 sc + 49 ch-2’s) (42 dc + 19 sc + 58 ch-2’s)

Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl in the next ch-2 sp, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (10, 12, 15, 18) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, 2dc-cl in the next ch-2 sp, dc in the last st. Turn. (32 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 31 ch-1’s) (38 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 37 ch-1’s) (47 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 46 ch-1’s) (56 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 55 ch-1’s)

Row 9: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (29, 35, 44, 53) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-3 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (61, 73, 91, 109 sts)

Row 10: Rep Row 2. (57, 69, 87, 105 sts)

Row 11: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (8, 10, 13, 16) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Turn. (18 dc + 9 sc + 26 ch-2’s) (22 dc + 11 sc + 32 ch-2’s) (28 dc + 14 sc + 41 ch-2’s) (34 dc + 17 sc + 50 ch-2’s)

Row 12: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl in the same st, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (8, 10, 13, 16) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, dc) in the last st. Turn. (26 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 25 ch-1’s) (32 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 31 ch-1’s) (41 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 40 ch-1’s) (50 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 49 ch-1’s)

Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (23, 29, 38, 47) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-3 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (49, 61, 79, 97 sts)

Sizes (L, XL)

Row 13 should be approximately (10″, 12-1/2″) W & your tank top should measure approximately 15-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder for the size you’re making.

Sizes (3X, 5X)

Continue on with Row 14.

Row 14: Rep Row 2. (75, 93 sts)

Row 15: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (11, 14) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Turn. (24 dc + 12 sc + 35 ch-2’s) (30 dc + 15 sc + 44 ch-2’s)

Row 16: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl in the same st, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (11, 14) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, dc) in the last st. Turn. (35 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 34 ch-1’s) (44 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 43 ch-1’s)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (32, 41) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-3 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (67, 85 sts)

Size (3X)

Row 17 should be approximately (13-3/4″) W & your tank top should measure approximately 16-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder for the size you’re making.

Sizes (5X)

Continue on with Row 18.

Row 18: Rep Row 2. (81 sts)

Row 19: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] (12) times, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Turn. (26 dc + 13 sc + 38 ch-2’s)

Row 20: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl in the same st, [ ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp ] work from [ to ] (12) times, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, dc) in the last st. Turn. (38 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 37 ch-1’s)

Row 21: Ch 1, sc2tog in the 1st st and 1st ch-1 sp (skipping over a cluster st), ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next (35) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp and top of ch-3 (skipping over a cluster st). Turn. (73 sts)

Size (5X)

Row 21 should be approximately (15″) W & your tank top should measure approximately 17-1/2″ H (including the bottom ribbing).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Front Left Shoulder.

Front Upper Panel Shaping of crochet tank top. — The photo above shows the tank top complete through the Front Upper Panel Shaping.

Front Left Shoulder – Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL)

In this section, you’ll continue on from the Front Upper Panel Shaping and crochet the garment’s front left shoulder.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, ext sc in each of the next 6 sts, extsc2tog in each of the next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc). Skip each of the next 17 (23, 35, 29, 41) sts and place a locking SM in the next stitch to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Front Right Shoulder. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (3 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 2 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in the top of the ch-4. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s)

Rep Rows 3 – 6, ending with a row 3, 4, or 5, until your armhole depth reaches at least 6-1/2″ (6-1/2″, 7″, 8″, 8″) D. This is the measurement taken from where you ended the Body of Top, to the top edge of the shoulder. The width of the shoulder should be 1-1/2″ W.

Take note of which row you ended on so that you work the same number of rows for the remaining shoulder sections.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Right Shoulder.

Front Right Shoulder – Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL)

In this section, you’ll join yarn where you placed a SM and crochet the garment’s front right shoulder.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the stitch you marked to begin the Front Right Shoulder. Ch 1, extsc2tog in the same st as you joined the yarn & the next ch-1 sp (skipping over a sc), ext sc in each of the remaining sc & ch-1 sps across. Turn. (8 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (2 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (3 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 2 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in the top of the ch-4. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (2 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s)

Rep Rows 3 – 6, ending with a row 3, 4, or 5, until you’ve worked the same number of rows as the left shoulder. The width of the shoulder should be 1-1/2″ W.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel Shaping for the size you’re making.

Front Left Shoulder – Sizes (2X, 4X)

In this section, you’ll continue on from the Front Upper Panel Shaping and crochet the garment’s front left shoulder.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, ext sc in each of the next 8 sts, extsc2tog in the next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc). Skip each of the next (45, 47) sts and place a locking SM in the next stitch to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Front Right Shoulder. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the last st. Turn. (3 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s + 1 ch-1)

Row 3: (Ch 3 (counts as a dc), 2dc-cl) in the first st, ch 1, skip each of the next ch-1 & ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, dc) in the last st. Turn. (5 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 3 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 2 sts, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 3 ch-1 sps, sc in the top of the ch-3. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (10 sts)

Rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with a row 3, 4, or 5, until your armhole depth reaches at least (9″, 10″) D. This is the measurement taken from where you ended the Body of Top, to the top edge of the shoulder. The width of the shoulder should be 2″ W.

Take note of which row you ended on so that you work the same number of rows for the remaining shoulder sections.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Right Shoulder.

Front Right Shoulder – Sizes (2X, 4X)

In this section, you’ll join yarn where you placed a SM and crochet the garment’s front right shoulder.

Row 1 (RS): With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the stitch you marked to begin the Front Right Shoulder. Ch 1, extsc2tog in the same ch-1 sp as you joined the yarn & the next ch-1 sp (skipping over a sc), ext sc in each of the remaining sc & ch-1 sps across. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 2: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, skip the next st, dc in the last st. Turn. (4 dc + 1 sc + 3 ch-2’s)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as a dc), (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip each of the next ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, dc) in the last st. Turn. (4 2dc-cl + 2 dc + 4 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 4 ch-1 sps, sc in the top of the ch-3. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (10 sts)

Rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with a row 3, 4, or 5, until you’ve worked the same number of rows as the left shoulder. The width of the shoulder should be 2″ W.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel Shaping for the size you’re making.

Front Left Shoulder – Sizes (3X, 5X)

In this section, you’ll continue on from the Front Upper Panel Shaping and crochet the garment’s front left shoulder.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, ext sc in each of the next 8 sts, extsc2tog in each of the next 2 ch-1 sps (skipping over a sc). Skip each of the next (43, 49) sts and place a locking SM in the next stitch to mark where you’ll later join yarn to begin the Front Right Shoulder. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 2: Alt-dc2tog over the first 2 sts, ch 1, skip the next st, sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the last st. Turn. (3 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s + 1 ch-1)

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as a tr), skip the next ch-2 sp, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip the next ch-2 & ch-1 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, tr) in the last st. Turn. (4 2dc-cl + 2 tr + 4 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 4 ch-1 sps, sc in the top of the ch-4. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (10 sts)

Take note of which row you ended on so that you work the same number of rows for the remaining shoulder sections.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Front Right Shoulder.

Front Right Shoulder – Sizes (3X, 5X)

In this section, you’ll join yarn where you placed a SM and crochet the garment’s front right shoulder.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, dc2tog. Turn. (3 dc + 2 sc + 3 ch-2’s + 1 ch-1)

Row 3: (Alt-dc, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the first st, ch 1, skip each of the next ch-1 & ch-2 sps, (2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1, 2dc-cl) in the next ch-2 sp, tr in the last st. Turn. (4 2dc-cl + 1 dc + 1 tr + 4 ch-1’s)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 3 ch-1 sps, sc in the next ch-1 sp, sc in the last st. Turn. (10 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each sc and ch-1 sp across. Turn. (10 sts)

Rep Rows 2 – 5, ending with a row 3, 4, or 5, until you’ve worked the same number of rows as the left shoulder. The width of the shoulder should be 2″ W.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel Shaping for the size you’re making.

Front Left Shoulder of crochet tank top complete. — The photo above shows the Front Left Shoulder complete. The green stitch marker is marking where to join yarn to begin the Front Right Shoulder.

All front sections of crochet tank top complete. — The photo above shows all front sections complete.

Back Panel Shaping – Sizes XS (S, M, 2X, 4X)

Note: Aside from the beginning ch 1, all other ch-1’s worked within a row are included in the stitch count.

In this section, you’ll create a back panel from one armhole opening to the next, decreasing at the beginning and end of each row to taper it inwards.

Rnd 1 (WS): With yarn & a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st in the stitch you marked to begin the Back Panel. Ch 1, sc in the same st as you joined the yarn, ch 1, skip the next st, (sc, ch 1) in each of the next 32 (35, 41, 56, 65) ch-1 sps, sc2tog in the next ch-1 sp & cluster st. Turn. (67, 73, 85, 115, 133 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, [ sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts ] work from [ to ] 9 (10, 12, 17, 20) times, you’ll have 3 sts remaining, sc2tog in the 1st & 3rd sts (skipping over a st between them). Turn. (20 dc + 11 sc + 30 ch-2’s) (22 dc + 12 sc + 33 ch-2’s) (26 dc + 14 sc + 39 ch-2’s) (36 dc + 19 sc + 54 ch-2’s) (42 dc + 22 sc + 63 ch-2’s)

Row 6: Rep Row 2. (49, 55, 67, 97, 115 sts)