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Looking for a beginner-friendly crochet tank top pattern that’s perfect for summer? The stunning crochet diagonal tank top pattern features beautiful stripes that run diagonally around the top, making it a stylish addition to your warm weather wardrobe. Made with Dk yarn, this easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for crocheters looking to create a gorgeous crochet top.
DESIGN
The Diagonal Crochet Tank Top Pattern is crafted is a very unique way. It is worked flat from side to side, working diagonal along, so the top is not same number of stitches on every row, the armhole and neckline are created as you work along. It is then sewn and the edging and shoulder straps are added. Creating a beautiful and light weight crochet top for your summer wardrobe!
EASY
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this easy diagonal crochet tank top pattern suits all skill levels. The pattern utilizes basic crochet stitches such as double crochet, double crochet two together, and slip stitch. Additionally, the downloadable PDF pattern offers four different sizing options.
YARN
The diagonal crochet tank top pattern uses Dk weight yarn in two complementary colors. You can use any DK weight yarn that suits your personal preference. I however suggests you use two complementary colors so that the diagonal pop and the top turns out beautiful.
SIZES
The easy diagonal crochet tank top pattern provides instructions for three different sizing options, catering to bust measurements of 30-34(36-38, 40-44, 46-50) inches.
This blog post contains instructions for all sizing options. If you desire to support my craft, the ad-free printable PDF pattern, that contains pictorial guides is available for purchase on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Ko-fi, and Etsy.
PDF PATTERN
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DIAGONAL CROCHET TANK TOP | FREE PATTERN
Materials:
Size
Small adult(medium,Large, X-large)
Bust Measurement
30-34(36-38, 40-44, 46-50) inches
Materials
- Dk weight yarn (200g of each colour)
- Colour A= Blue
- Colour B =White
- 3.5(4.0,5.0,6.0) mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Stitches (US Version)
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Dc2tog: Double crochet two together
Dc3tog: Double crochet three together
Gauge:
Small: 14 stitches /7 rows= 10 cm/3 inch square in Dc
Medium: 14 stitches /8 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Dc
Large: 14 stitches /7 rows= 10 cm/4 inch square in Dc
X-large: 14 stitches /7 rows= 10 cm/4. 25inch square in Dc
Pattern notes
- Chain 2 does not count as a stitch
- The top is worked flat.
Pattern instructions
Using the appropriate hook size, With colour A Ch 28
Row 1: Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch until the last 2 stitches. 2 Dc in each of the last two stitches (28 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st and 2nd stitches, Dc in each stitch across. (30 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Dc in the first stitch and in each stitch until the last 2 stitches. 2 Dc in each of the last 2 stitches (32 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st stitch, Dc in each stitch across. (33 stitches)
Row 5: Repeat instructions for Row 3 (35 stitches)
Row 6: Repeat instructions for Row 2 (37 stitches)
Row 7: Repeat instructions for Row 3 (39 stitches) finish the last stitch with a Slst of colour B.
With Colour B
Row 8: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st and 2nd stitches, Dc in each stitch across. (41 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 2, turn. Dc in the first stitch and in each stitch until the last 2 stitches. 2 Dc in each of the last 2 stitches (43 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st and 2nd stitches, Dc in each stitch across. (45 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 2, turn. Dc in the first stitch and in each stitch until the last stitch. 2 Dc in the last stitch
(46 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st and 2nd stitches, Dc in each stitch across. (48 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 2, turn. Dc in the first stitch and in each stitch until the last 2 stitches. 2 Dc in each of
the last 2 stitches (50 stitches)
Row 14: Ch 2, turn. 2 Dc in the 1st and 2nd stitches, Dc in each stitch across. Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour A (52 stitches)
With Colour A
Row 15: Ch 28, turn. Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch until the last 2 stitches. 2 Dc in each of the last two stitches (80 stitches)
Row 16: Repeat instructions for Row 8 (82 stitches)
Row 17: Repeat instructions for Row 9 (84 stitches)
Row 18: Repeat instructions for Row 4 (85 stitches)
Row 19: Repeat instructions for Row 9 (87 stitches)
Row 20: Repeat instructions for Row 8 (89 stitches)
Row 21: Repeat instructions for Row 9 Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour B (91 stitches)
With Colour B
Row 22: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice, Dc in each stitch across. (89 stitches)
Row 23: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (87 stitches)
Row 24: Repeat instructions for Row 22 (85 stitches)
Row 25: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each stitch across until the last two stitches. Dc2tog. (84 stitches)
Row 26: Repeat instructions for Row 22 (82 stitches)
Row 27: Repeat instructions for Row 23 (80 stitches)
Row 28: Repeat instructions for Row 22. Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour A (78 stitches)
With Colour A
Row 29: Ch 28, turn. Dc in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch until the last 4 stitches. Dc2tog twice (102 stitches)
Row 30: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice, Dc in each stitch across. (100 stitches)
Row 31: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (98 stitches)
Row 32: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, Dc in each stitch across. (97 stitches)
Row 33: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (95 stitches)
Row 34: Repeat instructions for Row 30 (93 stitches)
Row 35: Repeat instructions for Row 31 Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour B (91 stitches)
With Colour B
Row 36: Repeat instructions for Row 30 (89 stitches)
Row 37: Repeat instructions for Row 31 (87 stitches)
Row 38: Repeat instructions for Row 30 (85 stitches)
Row 39: Ch 2, turn. Dc in each stitch across until the last two stitches. Dc2tog. (84 stitches)
Row 40: Repeat instructions for Row 30 (82 stitches)
Row 41: Repeat instructions for Row 31 (80 stitches)
Row 42: Repeat instructions for Row 30. Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour A (78 stitches)
Row 43-56: Repeat instructions for Row 29-42 (78 stitches)
With Colour A
Row 57: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice, Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (74 stitches)
Row 58-59: Repeat instructions for Row 57 (66 stitches)
Row 60: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, Dc in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. Dc2tog. (64 stitches)
Row 61-63: Repeat instructions for Row 57 Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour B (52 stitches)
With Colour B
Row 64: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice, Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (48 stitches)
Row 65-66: Repeat instructions for Row 64 (40 stitches)
Row 67: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog, Dc in each stitch across until the last 2 stitches. Dc2tog. (38 stitches)
Row 68-70: Repeat instructions for Row 64 Finish the last stitch with a Slst of Colour A (26 stitches)
With Colour A
Row 71: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog twice, Dc in each stitch across until the last four stitches. Dc2tog twice. (22 stitches)
Row 72-75: Repeat instructions for Row 71 (6 stitches)
Row 76: Ch 2, turn. Dc2tog thrice. (3 stitches)
Row 77: Ch 2, turn. Dc3tog (1 stitch) Ch 1 and cut yarn.
Finishing
Fold in half and sew up seam making sure the diagonals and colours align.
Neckline
With Colour B, join yarn with a Slst at the seam line, Ch 1 and Sc around the neckline (at the low points skip the centre stitch so that the V shape is preserved) Slst to the beginning stitch with Colour A. With Colour A, Sc in
each stitch across. (at the 4 high point, Sc into the stitch, Ch 61, Sc
in the second stitch from the hook and in each chain (60 Sc) Sc back into the stitch at the high point. Continue Sc in each stitch till the next high point. Finish
row with a Slst to the first stitch of the round.
Hem
With Colour B, join yarn with a Slst at the seam line, Ch 1 and Sc all the way around finish round with Slst to the beginning stitch with Colour A, Ch 1, Sc in the next 3 stitches, Ch 3, Slst to the first chain repeat all the way
around. Finish row with a Slst to the first stitch of the round.
Weave in all ends.
FINISHED TOP
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