Wrap yourself in a breeze made of yarn with a crochet summer tank top. It's like a hug from the sun without the scorch of heat. This tank top is your best friend during those long, hot days when all you want to feel is cool and comfortable. Made by looping and pulling yarn with a little hook, this top is as fun to make as it is to wear.
Crochet Summer Tank Top
So let yourself walking along the beach or relaxing in the park, wearing something crafted by your own hands. This crochet top doesn't just keep you cool; it adds a sprinkle of your own personality to every summer moment. Whether you're a pro with the crochet hook or just starting, making a summer tank top is an adventure in colors and patterns, ending in the joy of saying, "I made this!"
Materials Needed:
- Baby Bee mostly acrylic yarn (or similar soft yarn)
- 4 mm crochet hook (even though the yarn calls for a 4.5 mm hook, for tighter stitches)
- Yarn snippers or scissors
- Darning needle
Making the Cups:
- Start with a Slip Knot: Cross the yarn, pull it through, and place it on your hook.
- Chain Stitches: Chain enough to cover from the side of your chest to the center (e.g., 14 chains or as per your size).
First Row of Single Crochets:
- Skip the first chain and start single crocheting into the second chain from the hook.
- Single crochet down the length of the chain.
- In the last chain, work 3 single crochets to allow the work to curve smoothly.
Work on the Other Side:
- Continue with single crochets along the back side of the chain.
- Incorporate the tail end within these stitches to secure it.
- Turn your work after completing the row.
Continue Building the Cup:
- Repeat the process of single crocheting back and forth.
- At each row's start, at the midpoint of the 3-crochet group from the previous row, add another 3 single crochets to maintain the cup shape.
- Do as many rows as needed to achieve the desired cup size.
Joining the Cups:
- Find the middle stitch of the 3-single crochet group on each cup.
- Use a darning needle to stitch the two middle stitches together for both cups.
- Secure and weave in the ends.
Making the Body:
Start the Body:
- Chain a length that will be the base of the body (e.g., 25 chains or as per your measurements).
- Attach this chain to the outer side of one cup using a slip stitch.
Work the First Row:
- Single crochet towards the center front.
- Create a space between the cups by chaining a number of stitches (e.g., nine chains).
- Connect this chain back to the opposite cup, maintaining tension.
Continue the Body:
- Single crochet back and forth in rows.
- Keep the rows going until the body reaches the desired length.
Creating the Lacing (Back of the Top):
Chain a Long Strand:
- Make a long chain (about 200 chains or more for extra length).
- Weave this chain back and forth through the back edges of the body using a darning needle to create a crisscross lacing pattern.
- 5. Straps:
Creating Straps:
- Attach the yarn to one cup's top with a slip knot.
- Chain a length that reaches from the front of your shoulder to the back (adjust as needed, e.g., 90 chains).
- Return down the chain with slip stitches to thicken the strap.
- Secure the strap to the back of the top.
Repeat
- Make a second strap similarly and attach to ensure symmetry.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in all ends to secure the yarn and clean up the top.
- Try on the top to ensure proper fit and comfort.
Closure:
This pattern should help you create a crochet top similar to the one shown in the video. Adjust chain lengths and number of rows as needed according to your size and preference. Enjoy your crafting!
