Breezy Shell Tank

This breezy shell tank top is super easy to make.  This tank is constructed in two simple pieces which are then stitched up the sides.  The color change at the bodice and the short slit up the side add to the visual appeal.

 

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YARN
Patons Silk Bamboo
Coral or Moss- 400 yards*
Stone- 30 yards*
*yardage is based on XS size, you will need more for larger sizes.  You can substitute any natural fiber #3 weight yarn

GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.0mm (H) hook
Yarn needle

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZE(S)
This pattern is designed with negative ease, so the sizes are very forgiving

XS-S
To fit bust measurement of 28-34”
M-L
To fit bust measurement of 34-40”
1x
To fit bust measurement of 40-46”
2x
To fit bust measurement of 45-51”

GAUGE
4 Shells and 8 rows = 5”

STITCH GUIDE
CA – color A, CB – color Bch(s) – chain(s), dc – double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), WS – wrong side, RS – right side

SPECIAL STITCHES

FSC-Foundation Single Crochet
ch2.  Insert hook in 1st ch *yarn over and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 1 loop, creating a sl st,  (this is an important step but easy to forget).  Yarn over again and pull through two remaining loops on hook.  This completes the first fsc.  To stitch the next fsc insert the hook into the sl st made in the 1st fsc and repeat from*

SH– Shell
[2dc. Ch1. 2dc] in same stitch/space

NOTES

• Pattern is written in size XS-S.  Changes for M-L, 1x and 2x are in parenthesis.
• Ch3 is considered first dc.  Last st of every row will be placed in Ch3 from previous row.
• Each SH will be placed in the Ch1 of SH from previous row.
• St counts appear in <brackets> at the end of each row.
• Straps in pattern are labeled as would be shown when worn.

 

PATTERN

FRONT- make one

Row1:  FSC 53 (61, 69, 77) (RS)

Row 2:  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *Skip 3sts, SH in next st, repeat from * to last 4sts, skip 3sts, 2dc in last st.  <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

Rows 3-31 (32, 33, 34):  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *SH in next SH, repeat from * to last 2dc, 2dc in last dc.  <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

Row 32 (33, 34, 35):  Change to CB.  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *SH in next SH, repeat from * to last 2dc, 2dc in last dc.  <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

Row 33 (34, 35, 36): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st,*SH in next SH.  Repeat from * to last 2dc, 2dc in last dc.  <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

RIGHT STRAP

Row 34 (35, 36, 37):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH in next 5 (6, 7, 8) SH, 2dc in center of next SH.  <2dc. 5 (6, 7, 8) SH. 2dc>

Row 35 (36, 37, 38):  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in each of the next 4 (5, 6, 7) SH, 2dc in center of next SH  <2dc. 4 (5, 6, 7) SH. 2dc>

Rows 36 (37, 38, 39):  turn, sl st in each dc and ch until you are in the center of the first (2nd, 2nd, 3rd) SH (this will be 5 (10, 10, 15) sts), Ch 3, dc same st, SH in next 2 (2, 3, 3) SH, 2dc center of next SH.  <2dc. 2 (2, 3, 3) SH. 2dc>

XS-SM and M-L ONLY 

Row 37 (38):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH next 2 SH, 2dc last st.  <2dc.  2 SH. 2dc>

Row 38 (39):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH next SH, 2dc in center of next SH.  <2dc.  1 SH. 2dc>

Rows 39 (40)- 42 (44):  Ch 3, turn, dc same, SH next SH, 2dc in last st.  Fasten off and move to back panel.  <2dc.  1 SH. 2dc>

1X-2X ONLY

Row 37 (38):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH next 3 SH, 2dc last st.  <2dc. 3 SH. 2dc>

Row 38 (39):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH next 2 SH, 2dc in center of last SH.  <2dc. 2 SH. 2dc>

Rows 39 (40)- 46 (48):  Ch 3, turn, dc same st, SH next 2 SH, 2dc in last st.  Fasten off and move to back panel.  <2dc. 2 SH. 2dc>

LEFT STRAP

Turn work completely, attach yarn by sl st in first st (opposite side of right strap).

Row 34 (35, 36, 37):  Ch 3, dc same st, SH in next 5 (6, 7, 8) SH, 2dc in center of next SH.  <2dc. 5 (6, 7, 8) SH. 2dc>

Rows 35 (36, 37, 38)- 42 (44, 46, 48): Repeat from Row 35 (36, 37, 38) of right strap.

 

BACK- make one

Row1: FSC 53 (61, 69, 77) (RS)

Row 2:  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *skip 3sts, SH in next st, repeat from * to last 4sts, skip 3sts, 2dc in the last dc. <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

Rows 3-28 (29, 30, 31):  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, *SH in next SH, repeat from * to last 2dc, 2dc in the last dc. <2dc. 12 (14, 16, 18) SH. 2dc>

RIGHT STRAP

Row 29 (30, 31, 32): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 5 (6, 7, 8) SH’s, 2dc in the center of next SH.  <2dc. 5 (6, 7, 8) SH. 2dc>

Row 30 (31, 32, 33): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 5 (6, 7, 8) SH, 2dc in last st.  <2dc. 5 (6, 7, 8) SH. 2dc>

Row 31 (32, 33, 34): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 4 (5, 6, 7) SH, 2dc in the center of next SH.  <2dc. 4 (5, 6, 7) SH. 2dc>

Row 32 (33, 34, 35): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 4 (5, 6, 7) SH, 2dc in the last dc.   <2dc. 4 (5, 6, 7) SH. 2dc>.

Row 33 (34, 35, 36):  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 3 (4, 5, 6) SH, 2dc in center of next SH.  <2dc. 3 (4, 5, 6) SH. 2dc>

Row 34 (35, 36, 37): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 3 (4, 5, 6) SH, 2dc in last st.   <2dc. 3 (4, 5, 6) SH. 2dc>

Row 35 (36, 37, 38): Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 2 (3, 4, 5) SH, 2dc in center of next SH. <2dc. 2 (3, 4, 5) SH. 2dc>

Row 36 (37, 38, 39):  turn, sl st in each dc and ch until you are in the center of the first (2nd, 2nd, 3rd) SH (this will be 5 (10, 10, 15) sts), Ch 3, dc same st, SH in next 1 (1, 2, 2) SH, 2dc center of next SH.  <2dc. 1 (1, 2, 2) SH. 2dc>

Rows 37 (38, 39, 40)- 42 (44, 46, 48):  Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, SH in next 1 (1, 2, 2) SH, 2dc in last dc.   Fasten off.  <2dc. 1 (1, 2, 2) SH. 2dc>

LEFT STRAP

Turn work completely, attach yarn by sl st in first st (opposite side of right strap).

Row 29 (30, 31, 32): Ch 3, dc in same st, SH in next 5 (6, 7, 8) SH’s, 2dc in the center of next SH.  <2dc. 5 (6, 7, 8) SH. 2dc>

Rows 30 (31, 32, 33)- 42 (44, 46, 48):  Repeat rows 30 (31, 32, 33) through 42 (44, 46, 48) from right strap.

FINISHING

1. Mark the 9^th (9^th, 10^th, 10^th) row from bottom (8^th and 9^th shells respectively)
2. Place RS together and use yarn or stitch markers to “pin” in place prior to stitching together
3. Starting at the marked row and working upwards; mattress st (tutorial HERE) to the top of row 32 (33, 34, 35), on both sides
4. Mattress Stitch tops of straps
5. Turn RS out and enjoy your new Breezy Shell Tank.  Be sure to add this pattern to your Ravelry Favorites HERE

 

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