The Elegant Summer Crochet Tank Top is a light, airy warm weather piece that uses a simple block repeat with a centered V detail to create shape without complicated shaping math. You will crochet two identical panels, join them, then work the body in rounds for an easy fit that looks polished from every angle.
Crochet Tank Top
The pattern is beginner friendly if you are comfortable with double crochet and chain spaces, and it is also very adjustable: you can change the length by adding rounds, tweak the width by adding starting chains in the same repeat, and choose straps that feel delicate or more supportive by changing the number of rows. For a dressier look, you can add sequins to the front panel only, but the top is just as beautiful with clean edging and a soft drape.
Materials
- Size 4 cotton twine (about 85% cotton), size small uses under 150 g
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Two stitch markers
- Optional sequins and thin sewing thread
Notes
- You will make two identical panels for the front and back.
- The main repeat is 2 double crochet worked into each chain space with chain 2 between blocks.
- The V is made by working 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet into the center space each row.
Front and back panels make 2
- Chain 48 loosely
- Row 1
- Double crochet in the 4th chain from the hook
- Chain 2, skip 2 chains, double crochet in each of the next 2 chains
- Repeat across the row: chain 2, skip 2, double crochet in each of the next 2 chains
- Aim to end with 12 blocks of 2 double crochet and 11 chain spaces
- Row 2
- Chain 4 and turn
- Work 2 double crochet into each chain space, then chain 2, for the first 5 spaces
- In the 6th space work the V stitch: 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet
- Continue to the end of the row by working 2 double crochet into each space with chain 2 between spaces
- Rows 3 to 10
- Chain 4 and turn each row
- Work 2 double crochet into each chain space, chain 2, across the row
- In the center V stitch space work 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet to keep the V point growing
- Continue until you complete 10 rows total
Join panels and start body
- Place the two panels with right sides together and line up the edges
- Join one side at the top corner using slip stitches along the side edge
- Turn the piece right side out
Body worked in rounds
- Round 1
- Join yarn and work around the entire piece using the same pattern: 2 double crochet into each space with chain 2
- At each underarm area do not chain 2 between blocks, move directly from one block to the next to keep the side snug
- Rounds 2 to 18
- Continue in rounds, keeping 2 double crochet into each space
- Keep the underarm shaping by skipping the chain 2 in that underarm section each round
- Stop when you reach your preferred length, the original version uses 18 rounds total
- Bottom edge finishing round
- Work 1 round of single crochet around the hem
Straps
- Join yarn at the top point of the front panel
- Work a narrow strap in rows using 2 double crochet total per row
- Chain 3, then make 1 double crochet in the next stitch to form a 2 double crochet row
- Turn and repeat for 15 rows or until the strap reaches your desired length
- Sew the strap to the matching top point on the back panel
- Repeat for the second strap
Neckline and armhole border
- Work 1 round of single crochet around the neckline and both armholes to reinforce the edges and straps
Optional sequins
- Sew sequins randomly across the front panel only using thin thread and a needle
- Secure each sequin well with small knots on the inside so they stay put when washed
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