Tank Top Free Pattern

Summer Tank Top Crochet Pattern

The summer tank top crochet pattern is not the usual top as this converts to a bag! I am excited to share my latest pattern, the perfect project that transforms from a top to a bag!

Name Inspiration for the tank top

Since the top converts to a bag, I went for “Tank in a bag” a name suggested by my friend Michelle. The conversion is through the use of a separating zipper! This is sewn to the side and the lower end of the top. The conversion is perfect for the first 3 sizes – XS, S, and M!

If this is your first time working with a zipper, do not worry. Most of my testers also said it is their first time sewing a zipper to their crochet projects but find it easy to follow!

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The summer tank top is a free pattern but the PDF has detailed instructions for conversion to a bag! Tank in a bag Ad-free PDF on Etsy using the buttons below.

Tank Top Summer Finished Measurements 

Size(s) and color codes – XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Bust Measurement: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Armhole Circumference: 11 (12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20)” 

Length of Tank Top: 18 (20, 20, 20, 22, 22, 22, 22, 22)”

The modeled garment is shown in M, with about 1” of Positive Ease

Other summer crochet top patterns to check out on the blog include

Simple tee summer top

Granny square crochet top

Dandelion sleeveless top – Made using any weight of yarn

Supplies needed for this tank top crochet pattern

Yarn – Any worsted-weight yarn can be substituted for this project. The prototype was made using LB jeans.

Lion Brand Jeans,  Worsted weight, #4 (100% Acrylic, 246 yd/225 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball) 

Estimated Total Yardage

800  (900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600) Yards 

Hook – 6 mm Crochet Hook

Gauge

15 sts over 8 Rows = 4 x 4” made in dc, before blocking.

Zipper (the length of which would be determined by the length of your tank top) 

A separating Zipper is advised.

Tank Top Pattern Notes

  1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
  2. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch throughout the pattern.
  3. Stitch count is written after each row/round with the smallest XS written first and the other in the ()

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Chain space – ch sp

Stitch(es) – st(s) 

Slip Stitch – sl st

Single Crochet – sc

Double crochet – dc

Double two stitches crochet together – dc2tog

Front Loop Only – FLO

Crossed double crochet – xdc

Special Stitches

Crossed double crochetskip next st, dc in next st, crocheting over the dc just made, work dc into the skipped st

Construction Notes for your tank top pattern

  1. This Tank Top is made in flat (rows) after which the panels are joined together at the shoulder seam and at the sides.
  2. The project is worked from the waist/hips (depending on how long you want yours to be) upwards with the neckline and armholes then shaped. 

Adjustments for a perfect fit of the tank top pattern

  1. The pattern is graded using the bust measurement.
  2. You can increase or reduce the repeats before shaping the neckline as you prefer.
  3. Please note that If you intend to convert this top to a bag, it will only work for the first 3 sizes. The other sizes will produce a rather large-sized bag.

Pattern Instruction for the tank top pattern

Section 1 – Front and Back Panels

Make 2

Chain 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120)

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118) dc

Rows 2 – 6: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118) dc

Rows 7 – 12: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 59) xdc, 2 dc

Rows 13 – 18: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118) dc

Rows 19 – 24: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 59) xdc, 2 dc

For XS (S) Skip to Row 38 below

Rows 25 – 30: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 70 (78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118) dc

For M (L, XL) Skip to Row 38 below

Row 31: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 94 (102, 110, 118) dc

Rows 32 – 37: Ch 2, dc in first st, xdc across until the last st, dc in the last st, turn. 46 (50, 54, 59) xdc, 2 dc

2XL (3XL, 4XL, 5XL) – Continue below

Section 2

  • Shape for the neckline and armhole opening.
  • Right side

Row 38: Ch 2, dc in each st across, turn. 54 (62, 70, 78, 86, 94, 102, 110, 118) dc

Row 39: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc in next 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts, dc2tog, dc in next st, leave the remaining sts unworked, turn. 24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) dc

Row 40: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc2tog, xdc across until the last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) xdc, 4 dc 

Row 41: Ch 2, dc2tog, xdc across until the last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. 9 (11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25) xdc, 2 dc 

Rows 42 – 45: Rep Rows 40 – 41 – 5 (7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21) xdc, 2 dc 

Rows 46 – 47 (49, 51, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 60): Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in each st until last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn.  8 (8, 8, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14) dc

For a thicker or thinner strap, remove/add a few more rows of decrease.

Rows 48 (50, 52, 52, 54, 55, 57, 59, 61) – 50 (51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 62)Ch 2, dc in each st across.  8 (8, 8, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14, 14) dc

Fasten off

  • Left side

Join yarn with a sl st to the edge of the piece, crocheting towards the center.

Repeat Rows 39 to 50 (51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60. 62

Fasten off. 

Please note that the neckline straps is a little longer in the actual piece than shown in the photo

Edging 

  • Crocheting around the whole piece.
  • With the right side facing.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, aim for 2 sc in each ch sp/dc st around, (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner, join

Fasten off

  • With the right side facing you
  • Join yarn with a sl st to the base of the armpit.

Row 2: Ch 1, in FLO, sc in each st across the side (sc, ch 2, sc) at the next corner, sc in FLO of the next 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120) sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next corner, sc in FLO of the remaining sts on the side, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, in both loops, sc in each st across, (sc, ch 2, sc) at each corner.  

Fasten off.

Finishing of the tank top

Shoulder seam(s)

Turn both panels made in section 1 to the wrong side.

  • Place the front panel over the back panel.
  • Join yarn with a slip stitch to the edge.
  • Ch 1, sc over both panels
  • Fasten off, and repeat on the other side.

Side seam(s)

  • With the wrong side facing you, sew the sides of the front and back panels together.
  • Fasten off.
  • Repeat on the other side.
  • Weave in all ends.
  • Block to measurement.

Adding Zippers – This is provided in detail when you get the print-friendly version using the buttons below!

Tips to help you add your Zippers without too much stress.

  • Tip: Make sure you don’t sew too close to the zipper tooth.
  • The slip stitch gives a clean edge.
  •  On the right side of the panel.

Here you have it friends, let me know what you think of this beautiful tank top for a bag.

I can’t wait to see your beautiful makes! Come share your projects with me and the crochet community on Facebook and on Instagram.

Fosbas

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