Looking for a fun, flattering crochet tank pattern? Check out our easy V-Neck Crochet Tank pattern – made with just double crochet stitches!
Design Story and Inspiration for This Crochet Tank Pattern
I have a couple of tanks that I adore and have worn for the last couple of summers. They are both exactly the same shape with different prints, and I decided to see if I could create an easy crochet version.
My tanks are A-lined, which I find very flattering for my shape, and they have a v-neck that isn’t too low, both features I really love. I decided to create a lightweight version and thought that working it in double crochet would make it work up quickly – and it did!
In fact, I worked on this top almost exclusively during car rides… and while waiting to pick up or drop off my kids in the car line!
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Yarn Options for This Summer Tank Pattern
I created this design with a DK weight yarn, Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek DK. I found this yarn at my local Hobby Lobby and instantly fell in love with the color and feel of it. It really is soft and sleek! The heathered teal tone was perfect for my wardrobe, too!
You can use any DK weight yarn that gets gauge to create this pattern. A nice thin cotton or even a low pill acrylic like I used. Any summer fiber would work really well. Just be sure to check gauge before you go to all the trouble of working this up!
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What You’ll Need
Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek DK, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins Aquamarine (DK weight #3)
Hook: US size H (5.00mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: 19 sts and 14 rows = 4” in dc
Finished Chest Size: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” to fit size S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
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Notes:
Top is worked flat with a front and back panel from the top down.
Ch 3 at beginning of a row counts as dc.
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Foundation Double Crochet (fdc) – Ch 2, yo, insert hook into first ch made, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through one loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice (first fdc made), *yo, insert hook into both sides of the bottom of previous stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through one loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice; repeat from * for desired number of sts.
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Crochet Tank Pattern
Back
Ch 61 (67, 71, 75, 79, 79).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 59 (65, 69, 73, 77, 77) sts.
Rows 2-17 (16, 15, 13, 14, 11): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each st; turn.
Armhole Shaping
Rows 18-25 (17-26, 16-28, 14-29, 15-32, 12-34): Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st – 75 (85, 95, 105, 113, 123) sts.
Row 26 (27, 29, 30, 33, 35): Ch 7, dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, dc across 75 (85, 95, 105, 113, 123) sts, work 5 fdc – 85 (95, 105, 115, 123, 133) sts.
A-Line Shaping
Rows 27-28 (28-29, 30-31, 31-32, 34-35, 36-37): Ch 3, dc in each st; turn.
Row 29 (30, 32, 33, 36, 38): Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st – 87 (97, 107, 117, 125, 135) sts.
Rows 30-71 (31-72, 33-74, 34-75, 37-78, 39-80): Repeat last 3 rows – 115 (125, 135, 145, 153, 163) sts.
Work even in dc for 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) rows.
Fasten off.
Left Front
Ch 12 (15, 17, 19, 22, 22).
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 10 (13, 15, 17, 20, 20) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st; turn – 11 (14, 16, 18, 21, 21) sts.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to end; turn – 12 (15, 17, 19, 22, 22) sts.
Rows 4-17 (16, 15, 13, 14, 11): Repeat rows 2-3 – 26 (28, 29, 29, 33, 30) sts.
Rows 18 (17, 16, 14, 15, 12)-20: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st; turn – 32 (36, 39, 43, 45, 48) sts.
Fasten off and set aside.
Right Front
Ch 12 (15, 17, 19, 22, 22).
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 10 (13, 15, 17, 20, 20) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to end; turn – 11 (14, 16, 18, 21, 21) sts.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st; turn – 12 (15, 17, 19, 22, 22) sts.
Rows 4-17 (16, 15, 13, 14, 11): Repeat rows 2-3 – 26 (28, 29, 29, 33, 30) sts.
Rows 18 (17, 16, 14, 15, 12)-20: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st; turn – 32 (36, 39, 43, 45, 48) sts. Do not fasten off. Continue to joining row.
When you pick up the Left Front piece, start stitching from the fastened off point as if you turned the piece. This will keep the rows looking similar on both Right and Left sides.
Joining Row: Ch 3, dc across right front, ch 1, dc across left front; turn – 65 (73, 79, 87, 91, 97) sts.
Armhole Shaping
Rows 21-25 (26, 28, 29, 31, 33): Ch 3, dc in same st, dc to last st, 2 dc in last st – 75 (85, 95, 105, 113, 123) sts.
Sizes 2XL (3XL) Only
Work 1 row even in dc.
All sizes
Row 26 (27, 29, 30, 33, 35): Ch 7, dc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, dc across 75 (85, 95, 105, 113, 123) sts, work 5 fdc – 85 (95, 105, 115, 123, 133) sts.
Work A-line shaping same as back.
Finishing
Block to measurements.
Join front to back at shoulders and sew shoulder and side seams.
Work 1 round even in sc for neckline and armholes if desired. Fasten off.
Final Thoughts on This Easy Crochet Tank Pattern
I hope you’ve enjoyed this free crochet tank pattern! It was so much fun creating it – and I’ve made something I actually really love to wear, which is a huge win in my book!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
This looks like a really comfortable top and easy to work up, thanks to your clear instructions. We are reaching the end of summer here and the evenings are already quite cool. This could still get a lot of wear; during the heat just the tank top, evenings just toss on a cotton long sleeved shirt. I like it, now the colour choice. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this pattern. You are a really busy person yet you still take time to give us yarnies lots of inspiration and advice. I appreciate your generosity.
Thank you so much for the kind words! I definitely plan on wearing my top with a cardigan or jean jacket when our weather cools down here. I hope you enjoy this pattern and get a lot of wear out of it. 😀