New lacy tank top crochet pattern (2024)

We’ve all been waiting months for this new tank top crochet pattern that you probably saw on my IG months ago.

I am FINALLY wrapping it up. It has been really tough to get back into the groove of designing and pattern writing. This stuff isn’t always fun and games! But I’m feeling it again and I’m so happy to finish this new tank top crochet design I’ve had in my mind for so long.

I designed this one with my moms yarn while I was in Thailand, with no intention of making a tank top crochet pattern. Little did I know everyone would like it so much and ask for the pattern and tutorial, and here we are.

It’s a very easy top to make, using simply dc and ch sp with some cluster stitches added for style. The tank top crochet pattern is worked in 2 separate pieces from the top down.

That means you can customize this tank top crochet design as long as you want, all the way to a dress if you’d like!

I used this Lindy Chain that’s a blend of Pima cotton and linen, which I think is perfect for summer projects. I just want to say, feel free to use any yarn of the comparable weight, just be sure to check your gauge first!

If you’re looking for more crochet summer projects to work on, I highly recommend these crochet patterns below

Crochet Skirt / 2. Crochet Summer Sun Hat / 3. Crochet Lacy Summer Top and Crochet Bag

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Materials you’ll need for this tank top crochet project

I used Lindy Chain #1 Fingering weight yarn
3mm crochet
Scissors
Yarn needle
2 Stitch markers

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Stitches Used & Code (US Terms)

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
cl = cluster stitch: *YO insert hook into the st, YO pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops on hook* REP from *TO* 2 more times (4 loops on hook), YO pull through all loops on hook, ch 1.
V cl = V cluster stitch: 1 cl, ch 2, 1 cl.
sk = skip
sp = space
YO = yarn over hook
REP = repeat
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
” = inches

Skill: Easy

Notes:

This tank top crochet pattern uses English (US) Terminology
This tank top crochet pattern is made as US women’s sizes XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL)
This tank top is worked flat in 2 separate pieces from the top down and then sewn together
In this picture I have demonstrated with size small

Gauge blocked: 31 st (dc and ch) X 10.5 rows = 4″

Here’s the start of the new tank top crochet pattern

Back Panel

Left Strap

Row 1 (RS): ch 20, sk 6 ch (first 3 ch that you skipped count as 1 dc), V cl into next ch, sk 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch, sk 2 ch, V cl into next ch, sk 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch/last ch. Total of 5(5, 5, 5, 5, 5) dc and 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) V cl

Row 2 (WS): Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next ch/last st, cut the yarn. Total of 5(5, 5, 5, 5, 5) dc and 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) V cl. Check picture below

Right Strap

The right strap is made the same as the left strap but DO NOT cut the yarn at the end of row 2. Proceed to joining row instructions and crochet the rest of the panel.

*Pattern continue

Row 3: With the right strap. Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st, ch 43(49, 55, 61, 67, 73) for the neckline. Bring up the left strap and place it right side facing up then make 1 dc into first dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st. Total of 10(10, 10, 10, 10, 10) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl and 43(49, 55, 61, 67, 73) ch at the neckline. Check picture below

Row 4: Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next st, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch* REP from *TO* until you have 1 ch left at the neckline, ch 1, sk last ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st. Total of 31(34, 37, 40, 43, 46) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl. Check picture below

Row 5: Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st* REP from *TO* until you reach the V cl, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st. Total of 31(34, 37, 40, 43, 46) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl

Row 6 – Row 13: REP Row 5. Check picture below

Row 14: Turn, ch 4 (count as 1 dc and ch 1 sp), 1 dc into the very first st/same ch 4 st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st* REP from *TO* until you reach the V cl, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc All into last st). Total of 33(36, 39, 42, 45, 48) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl. Check picture below

Row 15: Turn, ch 4 (count as 1 dc and ch 1 sp), 1 dc into the very first st/same ch 4 st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st* REP from *TO* until you reach the V cl, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc All into next ch/last st). Total of 35(38, 41, 44, 47, 50) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl

Front Panel

Left Strap

Row 1 (RS): Leave yourself about a 10-14 inch long tail for sewing the shoulder seam later, then ch 20, sk 6 ch (first 3 ch that you skipped count as 1 dc), V cl into next ch, sk 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch, sk 2 ch, V cl into next ch, sk 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch/last ch. Total of 5(5, 5, 5, 5, 5) dc and 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) V cl

Row 2 (WS): Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next ch/last st. Total of 5(5, 5, 5, 5, 5) dc and 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) V cl

Row 3: Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last. Total of 5(5, 5, 5, 5, 5) dc and 2(2, 2, 2, 2, 2) V cl

Row 4 – Row 12: REP Row 3

Cut the yarn at the end of row 12.

Right Strap

The right strap is made the same as the left strap but DO NOT cut the yarn at the end of row 12. Proceed to joining row instructions and crochet the rest of the panel.

*Pattern continue

Row 13: With the right strap. Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st, ch 43(49, 55, 61, 67, 73) for the neckline. Bring up the left strap and place it right side facing up then make 1 dc into first dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into last st. Total of 10(10, 10, 10, 10, 10) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl and 43(49, 55, 61, 67, 73) ch at the neckline. Check picture below

Row 14: Turn, ch 4 (count as 1 dc and ch 1 sp), 1 dc into the very first st/same ch 4 st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next st, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next ch* REP from *TO* until you have 1 ch left at the neckline, ch 1, sk last ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc into next dc st, V cl into ch 2 sp/in the middle of V cl, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc All into last st). Total of 33(36, 39, 42, 45, 48) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl. Check picture below

Row 18 – Row 23(23, 24, 24, 25, 25): REP Row 17

In each row you’ll increase 2 dc (1 dc on each side). The end of row 23(23, 24, 24, 25, 25) you’ll have a total of 51(54, 59, 62, 67, 70) dc and 4(4, 4, 4, 4, 4) V cl

Row 25(25, 26, 26, 27, 27) – Row 43(43, 45, 45, 47, 47): REP Row 24(24, 25, 25, 26, 26)

The end of row 43(43, 45, 45, 47, 47) cut the yarn and leave about 20-30 inches long tail

JOINING THE TANK TOP CROCHET PIECES TOGETHER

Sewing the shoulder seams together

Place your panels right side facing down. We’ll sew on the wrong side, using the tails that we left earlier. Use which ever method you prefer to sew (Both sides are sewn the same). Check picture below

Sewing the side seams together

With your panels right side facing each other, we’ll sew on the wrong side along the side seams. Using the tails that we left earlier to sew with your method of choice. Start sewing from the bottom up, sewing up 20(20, 21, 21, 22, 22) rows total. I recommend trying it on at this point to make sure you’re happy with the fit and adjusting if necessary, then weave all the ends (Both sides are sewn the same). Check picture below

CROCHET AROUND THE NECK HOLE EDGE

Turning your top right side out, we’ll crochet on the right side in the round.

Add a new yarn at the shoulder seam, ch 1, 1 sc into same st, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the neckline corner, 1 sc into next ch 1 sp, *1 sc into next dc st, 1 sc into next ch 1 sp* REP from *TO* until you reach the next neckline corner, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the shoulder seam, 1 sc into the shoulder seam, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the next neckline corner, 1 sc into next ch 1 sp, **1 sc into next dc st, 1 sc into next ch 1 sp** REP from **TO** until you reach the next neckline corner, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the first sc, cut the yarn and weave all the ends. Check picture below

CROCHET AROUND THE ARM HOLE EDGES

Add new yarn at the armpit corner, ch 1, 1 sc into same st, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the shoulder seam, 1 sc into the shoulder seam, 3 sc into each dc row until you reach the first sc, cut the yarn and weave all the ends (Do the same on the other side). Check picture below

That’s all there is to this tank top crochet pattern!

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HERE’S THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THIS TANK TOP CROCHET PATTERN

New lacy tank top crochet pattern (2024)

Materials you’ll need for this tank top crochet project

Stitches Used & Code (US Terms)

Here’s the start of the new tank top crochet pattern

Back Panel

Left Strap

Right Strap

Front Panel

Left Strap

Right Strap

JOINING THE TANK TOP CROCHET PIECES TOGETHER

CROCHET AROUND THE NECK HOLE EDGE

CROCHET AROUND THE ARM HOLE EDGES

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