Make a cozy yet stylish crochet backless tank top, perfect for sunny days or layered looks. Picture yourself crafting it with soft, chunky yarn that feels like a gentle hug every time you wear it. Starting with a simple chain, you create a fabric that mimics the warmth and comfort of a hand-knit sweater. The front looks chic and straightforward, while the back surprises with a playful, open design that catches the eye.
Crochet Backless Tank Top
You work through each row, seeing your creation come to life, and finally, you sew the pieces together, creating something uniquely yours. Whether you pair this breezy tank top with your favorite jeans or a flowy skirt, it's a marvelous blend of comfort and style, handcrafted by you.
Materials:
- Retreat Chunky Roving Yarn
- 12mm crochet hook (Though the yarn calls for a 6.5mm hook, a larger one is used for a looser, more stretchable fabric. Feel free to adjust based on the yarn you choose.)
Front Piece:
Start with a Chain: Chain a length that snugly fits around the front of your body from one side of your waist to the other. For a tighter fit, consider reducing the number of chains. (The person in the video chained 19 for a slightly tighter fit than their first attempt with 21 chains.)
First Row of Single Crochets: Skip the first chain (counts as the first single crochet) and work a loose single crochet into each remaining chain across.
Knit Stitch Pattern:
- Chain 1 (counts as the first single crochet) and turn your work.
- Instead of inserting your hook under the top two loops (the "V") of the stitch below, insert your hook between the two vertical bars (the post) of each stitch across. This is what creates the knit-like appearance.
- Repeat this pattern, chaining 1 and turning at the end of each row, until you reach the desired length for the top (from your waist to your shoulders).
Back Piece (U-shape):
- Chain and Knit Stitch Rows: Start with the same number of chains as the front piece. Work in the knit stitch pattern for a few rows (7 rows were done in the video).
Creating Shoulder Straps:
- After completing the initial rows for the bottom back, you'll work on the two side pieces that will serve as the shoulder straps.
- For each strap, decide on the width (for example, 6 stitches were chosen in the video). Work back and forth in the knit stitch until each strap matches the length of the front piece.
Finishing Straps: Once each strap reaches the desired length, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Joining the Pieces: Lay the front piece flat and place the back piece on top, aligning the straps with the shoulders of the front piece.
- Shoulder Seams: Use the tail ends to sew the straps to the front piece at each shoulder.
- Side Seams: Sew the sides of the top together, leaving enough room for the armholes. The video mentions leaving about 14cm from the top down open for the armholes.
Additional Tips:
- Try on the top before finalizing the side seams to adjust for the best fit.
- A written diagram and further details might be provided in the video description or linked resources.
