Need a comfy, casual tank that’s perfect for summer? This Free Clean Lines Tank Top Crochet Pattern is simple to make, great for beginners, and works up fast in soft cotton yarn. Let’s get started!
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Contents
Materials
- Worsted weight tubular cotton-blend yarn (3.5 oz/100 g; 126 yds/115 m)
- XS/S: 5 balls
- M: 6 balls
- L: 6 balls
- XL: 7 balls
- 2/3XL: 8 balls
- 4/5XL: 9 balls
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch: Chain(s)
- Cont: Continue
- Pat: Pattern
- Rem: Remain(ing)
- Rep: Repeat
- RS: Right side
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sp: Space(s)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- WS: Wrong side
Sizes
To fit bust measurement:
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
- L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]
Finished bust:
- XS/S: 35″ [89 cm]
- M: 41″ [104 cm]
- L: 46″ [117 cm]
- XL: 50″ [127 cm]
- 2/3XL: 55″ [139.5 cm]
- 4/5XL: 63″ [160 cm]
Gauge: 12 stitches and 12 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Instructions
The instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s), the instructions will be written thus ( ).
FRONT AND BACK (Make 2 Pieces Alike)
Ch 54 (62-70-76-84-98).
Foundation Row [Right Side (RS)]: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 53 (61-69-75-83-97) stitches (sts).
1st row [Wrong Side (WS)]: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last st. Turn.
Last 2 rows form pattern (pat).
Cont in pat until total length measures
19 (20-20-21-21-22)” [48 (51-51-53.5-53.5-56) cm], ending on a WS row.
SHAPE NECK
Left neck – 1st row (RS): Pat 15 (17-21-23-27-33) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont in pat until neck measures 2″ [5 cm], ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
Right neck: With RS facing, skip next 22 (26-26-28-28-30) unworked sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Work rem 15 (17-21-23-27-33) sts as given for Left neck.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Place markers on side edges 7 (7½-7½-8-8-8½)” [18 (19-19-20.5-20.5-21.5) cm] down from shoulders. Sew side seams to markers.
Conclusion
This clean lines tank top crochet is breathable, stylish, and flattering for every body. Perfect as a layering piece or summer staple — you’ll want one in every color!
