Beach Grass Tank Top
This tank top was inspired by the gentle lake breezes through the beach grasses in the summer. This is a versatile, customizable , comfortable tank that is easily hooked and easier to wear. This tank can be worn in various combos for multiple styles. Pair with slacks for a fashionably chic look, pair with a skirt and cami for a stunning summer outing look, or stay comfortably casual by pairing with shorts or capris. With the addition of a few pattern repeats to the skirt, this tank becomes a gorgeously stylish cover-up. Whatever ‘style’ you’re looking to achieve, this tank offers alluring results with its fitted bodice and flowing airy skirt.
This pattern was designed by Krista Short of The Evergreen Shore exclusively for Cre8tion Crochet.
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YARN
Worsted Weight Cotton: 325 yards
MATERIALS
H Hook, I Hook (or sizes needed to obtain gauge)
½” Buttons (3)
Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Scissors
Yarn Needle
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZE
XS (30.5” finished measurement)
GAUGE
14 sts x 14 rows = 4″
I hook, Odd # of sts
Row 1:Ch 1, sc (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st ) repeat across
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, (ch 1, skip next ch 1, sc in next sc) repeat across
Rows 3-14: Repeat Row 2
STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), sc – single crochet, hdc – half double crochet, st(s) – stitch(es), sl st – slip stitch, RS – right side
NOTES
- Turn at the end of every row unless otherwise stated.
- DO NOT measure the first 3 rows to confirm finished measurements. These rows will measure larger than the bodice measurements. Work 5 or more rows of the stitch pattern before measuring for accuracy.
PATTERN
Bodice:
Using I hook, Ch 98
Row 1: (right side) sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across <97>
Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, (ch 1, skip next st, hdc in next st) repeat across. <49 sc, 48 ch 1 spaces>
Row 3: ch 1, sc in ea hdc and ch 1 space across <97>
Row 4: ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st) repeat across <49 sc, 48 ch 1 spaces>
Row 5 – 19: Repeat Row 4 <49 sc, 48 ch 1 spaces>
Neckline shaping and straps:
For Petite sizes, subtract 2 rows from the end of each strap
Divide the sts in half and place a stitch marker in the center most st St # 49. This will be called the 2nd stitch marker.
Starting from the first st of the last row worked, place a st marker in St # 24. This will be called the 1st stitch marker.
Starting from the last st of the last row worked, place a st marker in St # 24. This will be called the 3rd stitch marker.
First Front Strap:
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st) Repeat across to first st marker, working last sc in the sc before the st marker. <23>
Row 2: Ch 1, skip first sc, first ch sp, sc in next sc ( ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st) Repeat across to last 4 sts, ch 1, sc 2 tog over next sc and last sc, skipping the ch 1 sp in between the sts. <19>
Row 3 – 5: Repeat row 2 end count <7 at the end of row 5>
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, skip next st, sc in next st) repeat across.
Row 7 – 21: Repeat Row 6 < 7 >. Fasten off.
First Back Strap:
Attach yarn at the first st after the first st marker, Repeat Rows 1 – 21
Second Back Strap:
Attach yarn at the first stitch after the 2nd stitch marker, Repeat Rows 1 – 21
Second Front Strap:
Attach yarn at the first st after the 3rd stitch marker, Repeat Rows 1 – 21
Button Placket Panel:
Using H Hook
With right side facing, attach yarn at the bottom corner (waistline) of left side (would be the right side of the bodice while wearing, but left side while looking at it flat) of bodice
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in ea row end <19>
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog in first 2 sts, sc in ea st across. <18>
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in ea st across to the last 2 sts, sc2tog in last 2 sts. <17>
Row 4: Repeat Row 2 <16>
Row 5: Repeat Row 3. <15> Fasten Off
Button Hole Panel:
Using H Hook
With right side facing, attach yarn at top corner (neckline) of right side of bodice:
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in ea row end. <19>
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st across to last 2 sts, sc2tog in last 2 sts. <18>
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog in first and second st, sc in ea st across. <17>
Row 4:Ch1, sc in next 2 sts, (ch 1, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts) repeat 2 more times. <11 sc, 3 ch 1>
Row 5: Ch 1, skip 1st st, sc in ea sc and ch 1 sp across. <16> Fasten Off.
Skirt:
Using I Hook
Attach yarn to lower left corner on buttonhole side
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, (ch 5, skip next 3 sts, sc in next 5 sts) repeat across ending with ch 5, skip next 3 sts, sc in last 4 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1(counts as first sc), sc in next 2 sc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next 3 sts) repeat across.
Row 3: Ch 1 (counts as first sc), sc in next st, (ch 3, sc in ch 3 sp, sc in next sc, sc in ch 3 sp, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) Repeat across, sc in turning ch.
Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in next sc, ch 2, (sc in next ch 3 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next ch 3 sp*, ch 5) Repeat across ending last repeat at *, ch 2, dc in in next sc, dc in turning ch.
Row 5: Ch 1(counts as first sc), sc in next dc, (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 3*, sc in next ch 5 sp) Repeat across ending the last repeat at *, 1 sc in next dc, 1 sc in top of turning ch.
Row 6: Ch 1 (counts as first sc), sc in next sc, (sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, 1 sc in next sc) repeat across, sc in turning ch.
Row 7: Ch 1(counts as first sc), sc in next 2 sc, 1 sc in ch 3 sp, (ch 5, sc in next ch 3 sp*, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next ch 3 sp) repeat across ending last repeat at *, sc in next 2 sc, sc in turning ch.
Row 8 – 19: Repeat Rows 2 – 7 twice.
Fasten Off.
- FINISHING
Using the mattress stitch, seam the straps together. Weave in all ends. - Using an H hook, Attach yarn at the bottom corner of the button placket.
- Ch 1, evenly sc around button placket, bodice, straps, buttonhole placket and skirt. Fasten off.
- Using H hook, attach yarn to middle, bottom of arm hole, Ch 1, evenly sc around. Fasten off. Repeat for opposite arm hole.
- Sew buttons onto button placket, lining them up with the button holes.
- Blocking natural fibers is necessary. For best results, please take the time to block your project.
Belt:
Ch 151, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. Fasten Off. Thread belt through Row 2 of bodice. Tie a knot in ea end of the belt. Weave in ends.
I hope you enjoyed Beach Grass Free Tank Top Crochet Pattern. Check out all other contributor patterns by Evergreen Shore.
 Krista Short is the owner of Evergreen Shore. She has been crocheting for over 30 years. Her favorite patterns to design are women’s accessories and useful items for the home. You can find Krista on Facebook and Ravelry. |
