How To Crochet A Minimal Tank Top V Stitch Tutorial

Crocheting your own clothing is a rewarding project that lets you create customized, unique pieces for your wardrobe. If you're interested in making a versatile and stylish piece, here's a simple guide on how to crochet a minimal tank top.

Crochet A Minimal Tank Top

This project is great for intermediate crocheters looking to expand their skills. Using basic stitches and techniques, you'll work on two identical panels, join them together, and finish with straps to create a chic and wearable tank top.

This tutorial will walk you through each step, from choosing the right yarn to finishing touches, empowering you to craft a beautiful garment that's perfect for sunny days.

Materials Needed:

Yarn (51% acrylic, 49% cotton, 50 g skeins) - approximately 1.5 skeins
3.0 mm crochet hook (though the yarn recommends 3.5 mm, the creator goes one size smaller)
Tape measure
Scissors

Pattern Overview:

The tank top is constructed from two identical panels, worked from the bottom up, joined together, with straps added last. It features a V-stitch pattern.

Panel (Make 2):

Foundation Chain:

Take your bust measurement, subtract 2 inches, and then divide by 2. For a 32-inch bust, this equals 15 inches.

Make a foundation chain that corresponds to this measurement, ensuring the total number of chains is a multiple of 3.

Row 1:

Skip 3 chains, and in the fourth chain work a double crochet (DC).
Chain 1, then double crochet in the same stitch to complete your first V-stitch.
Skip 2 stitches, and in the third, create another V-stitch (DC, chain 1, DC in the same stitch).
Repeat this pattern to the end, finishing with a DC in the last stitch if your count is perfectly divisible by 3. Adjust if your initial chain count was off.

Row 2 and Beyond:

Chain 3 and turn your work.
Work a V-stitch into the chain-1 space of each V-stitch from the previous row.
Repeat this row until you reach about 2 inches below your underarm (armpit area) for your size.

Decreasing for Armholes:

Start to decrease by skipping the first V-stitch of your rows, creating one less V each row.
After reducing 4 V-stitches each side, work a few rows without decreasing to create a straight edge up to your collar bone.

Straps:

Measure from your collar bone to the top of your shoulder. Double this measurement for the total length of each strap.
Attach yarn at one panel's top corner, chain for the length obtained in the previous step, and attach it to the corresponding corner of the second panel.
Work single crochets along the chain to reinforce the strap. Repeat on the opposite side for the second strap.

Assembly:

With the wrong sides facing each other, join the panels together from the bottom up to the start of armhole decreases using slip stitches.
Work a single crochet border around the neckline and armholes for a neat finish.

Finishing:

Fasten off all ends, and try on your new tank top.

Remember to adjust the pattern as needed for your size or desired fit, especially the length to the underarm and the total length before decreases start. Enjoy your crocheting!