Perfect Crochet Mesh Cinch Tank Top Pattern With Ribbon Detail

The Crochet Mesh Cinch Tank Top pattern is a perfect blend of style and comfort for summer. This versatile piece is made with a solid half-double crochet section for the bust, followed by a breezy mesh pattern for the body. The addition of a cinch detail and a ribbon at the front creates a flattering, customized fit.

Crochet Mesh Cinch Tank Top

Whether you're looking for a breezy beach cover-up or a chic addition to your warm-weather wardrobe, this crochet tank top offers endless possibilities. Plus, the customizable straps and cinch provide an option for personal flair, making it suitable for all body types.

Materials

Yarn: Main color (MC) and Contrasting color (CC)
Hook: Size not specified, but use one appropriate for your chosen yarn
Needle for weaving in ends and cinch detail
Two stitch markers

Solid Panel (Main Color)

Starting Chain (MC): Make a slip knot and chain 85 (customize based on your body, leaving a 4 to 6-inch gap at the back).
Row 1: Chain 1, skip the next two stitches, and place a Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the third chain from the hook.
Continue placing 1 HDC in each chain until the end of the row.
Rows 2 - 13 (MC): Chain 1, turn, and place 1 HDC in each stitch across the entire row.
The video suggests 13 rows, which can be adjusted for desired coverage.
Finish: Chain 1, pull tight, and cut the yarn.

Top Edge Border (Contrasting Color)

Join (CC): Join your contrasting color yarn with a slip knot to one end of the solid piece.
Row (CC): Chain 1, and in the same stitch, make a Single Crochet (SC).
Place 1 SC in each stitch across the entire top row.
Finish: Chain 1, pull tight, and cut the yarn.

Mesh Section (Main Color)

Join (MC): Insert your hook into the last SC made in the previous row and join the main color yarn with a slip knot.
Row 1: Chain 4 (this counts as 1 Double Crochet (DC) and chain-1 space).
Skip the next stitch and place 1 DC in the following stitch.
Repeat [Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, 1 DC in the next stitch] across the row.
End the row by placing a final DC into the last stitch.
Rows 2 - 13 (MC): Turn your work.
Chain 4 and place 1 DC into the first chain-1 space from the row below.
Repeat [Chain 1, 1 DC into the next chain-1 space] across the row.
End by placing 1 DC into the 3rd chain up from the starting chain-4 of the previous row.
Finish: Fasten off the main color yarn.

Final Border & Corset Holes (Contrasting Color)

Top Edge (CC): Work a row of SC along the top edge of the mesh section without cutting the yarn.
Side Corners: Make 3 SC in the corner stitch.
Side Edges (Corset Back): Repeat [Chain 1, 3 SC down the side] across the side edge of the top's opening.
Bottom Corners: At the bottom corner, make 3 SC in the corner stitch.
Bottom Mesh Edge: Place 1 SC in each chain space and DC along the bottom edge of the mesh section.
Repeat: Work the corner and side-edge sequence on the second side of the corset back.
When you reach the start, add 2 more SC to the last corner.
Slip stitch to join, cut, and tie off.

Straps (Contrasting Color)

Marking: Count 27 stitches in from each side of the top edge and mark the 27th stitch.
Straps (CC): Join the contrasting color yarn to one of the marked stitches.
Chain 220 (customizable for desired strap length).
Fasten off and repeat for the second strap.

Cinch Detail (Main Color)

Threading: Thread a yarn needle with a long piece of the main color yarn.
Weaving: Weave the yarn in and out horizontally through the middle of the HDC rows, skipping one row as you go.
Alternate between protruding and indented rows.
Cinch: Pull the tails to gather the fabric, tie a secure knot, and double/triple knot it to hold the cinch in place.

Ribbon Detail (Contrasting Color)

Ribbon Chain (CC): Chain 40 (customizable for a small bow).
Ribbon Row: Slip stitch across each chain, then chain 1, pull tight, cut the yarn, and tie the ends together.
Attaching: Thread a long piece of scrap yarn through the center of the cinched section.
Lay the ribbon across and tie the scrap yarn around the ribbon to secure it.
Tie a bow and adjust.