Blooming Flowers Tank
My daughter wanted a shirt of flowers. When she specifically requests something, I really try to make it happen. This pattern is the result of that effort. Versatile and great for multiple colors but it also looks good in a single color. With three length options, this is sure to be a wardrobe favorite!
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YARN
#4 weight, I Love This Cotton
MATERIALS
7 (4.5mm) hook
Tapestry/Yarn needle
Stitch markers
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
SIZE(S)
4 (chest circumference 23 inches)
larger sizes available as a paid pattern on Ravelry. Sizes 6-10 girls HERE
GAUGE
11 dc x 7 rows = 3 inches
STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), sc – single crochet, fhdc – foundation half double crochet, dc – double crochet, dc dec – double crochet decrease, dc3tog – double crochet 3 together, tr – treble crochet, cl – cluster, sl st – slip stitch, V st – V stitch, sp(s) – space(s), sk – skip, pc – popcorn, st(s) – stitch(es), MC – main color, CC1 – contrast color 1, CC2 – contrast color 2, hk – hook, lp(s) – loop(s), yo – yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Foundation half double crochet:
Cluster: *yo twice, insert hk in st indicated, pull through 2 lps twice* 4 times (5 lps on hook), yo and pull through all lps
Popcorn: Make 5 dc in st or sp indicated. Remove hk from lp. Insert hook from front to back in first dc of group, pick up lp and pull through
V stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in st or sp indicated
Double crochet decrease: (worked over 2 sts) yo and insert hook into first st and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps (2 lps left on hk), yo and insert hk into next st and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hook), yo and pull through all lps
Double crochet 3 together: (worked over 3 sts) yo and insert hook into first st and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps (2 lps left on hk), yo and insert hk into next st and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hook), yo and insert hk into next st and pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps (4 lps on hook), yo and pull through all lps
NOTES
Beginning chs counts as sts
BE SURE TO CHECK GAUGE
For best look, blocking is essential.
Color change notes in pattern are for using 3 colors. More or less can be used.
Strap placement can be varied based on preference.
PATTERN
Front Piece
Row 1: With MC, Fhdc 45.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next 4, sk 5 sts, *(cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4 cl) in next, ch 2, sk 5 sts, dc in next, ch 2, sk 5 sts* 2 times, (cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4, cl) in next st, sk 5 sts, dc in last 5 sts
Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 4, *sc in top of cl, ch 3, 3 sc in top of stem, ch 3, sc in top of next cl, ch 3* 3 times on last repeat leave off last ch 3. dc in last 5 sts. Change to CC1
Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 4, *ch 2, sc in ch 3 sp, (pc, ch 4) in next 2 sc, pc in last sc, sc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp* 3 times, on last repeat dc in next dc and last 4. Change to MC
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4, ch 1, dc in same, *(ch 3, 3sc) in next 2 ch 4 sps, ch 3, V st in dc* 3 times, dc in last 4 sts.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4, (sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4, cl) in ch sp of V st, *ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, (cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4, cl) in ch sp of V st* 2 times, ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, (cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd and next 3, sc) in ch sp of V st, dc in last 5 sts.
Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4, 2 sc in top of stem, ch 3, sc in cl, *ch 3, sc in cl, ch 3, 3 sc in top of stem, ch 3 sc in cl* 2 times, ch 3, sc in cl, ch 3, 2 sc in top of stem, dc in last 5 sts. Change to CC2
Row 8: Ch 3, turn dc in next 4, pc in sc, ch 4, pc in sc, sc in ch 3, *ch 2, dc in next ch 3, ch 2, sc in next ch 3, (pc, ch 4) in next 2 sc, pc in next sc, sc in next ch 3,* 2 times, ch 2, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 3, pc in sc, ch 4, pc in sc, dc in last 5 sts. Change to MC
Row 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4, 3 sc in ch 4 sp, ch 3, *V st in dc, ch 3, 3 sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 3, 3 sc in ch 4 sp, ch 3* 2 times, V st in dc, ch 3, 3sc in ch 4, dc in last 5 sts.
Row 10: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4, *(cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4, cl) in ch sp of V st, ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 2,* 2 times, (cl, ch 4, sc, ch 6 and sl st in 3rd ch and next 3, sc, ch 4, cl) in ch sp of V st, dc in last 5 sts.
For cropped version, repeat row 3. (4.75 inches tall along dc edge)
For hip length, repeat rows 3-7 once. (6.25)
For tunic length, repeat 3-10 once, then repeat row 3. (8.25)
BLOCK AT THIS POINT
Block 12” wide and height indicated for version above.
When ending on a row 3 repeat use these instructions
Row 1: With RS facing and CC1, join in first sc from last row of previous section. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2), *sc in ch 3 sp, (pc, ch 4) in next 2 sc, pc in next sc, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2* 2 (2, 3, 3) times, sc in ch 3 sp, (pc, ch 4) in next 2 sc, pc in next sc, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in sc. Change to MC
Row 2: Ch 3, *2 dc in ch 2 sp, 3 sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in next ch 4 sp, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc* across. <37>
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next and each across.
Row 4-5:Ch 3, turn, dc in next and each across.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7, dc3tog over next 3, dc in next 6, dc3tog over next 3, dc in next 6, dc3tog over next 3, dc in last 8. <31>
Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc dec in next 2, dc to last 3, dc dec over next 2, dc in last. <29>
Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc dec over next 2, dc in next 6, dc dec over next 2, dc in next. <10>
Row 9-10: Ch 3, turn, dc dec over next 2, dc to last 3, dc dec over next 2, dc in last.
Row 11-22 (11-24): Ch 3, turn, dc in next and each across. <6>
Finish off. If desired leave a long tail for seaming the strap to the back piece.
Count 5 sts from last st of row 8. Attach yarn in next st with sl st and repeat rows 8 through end for second strap.
When ending on a row 7 repeat use these instructions
Row 1: With RS facing and CC2, join in first sc of stem. Ch 3, pc in same st, ch 4, *pc in next sc, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 3 sp, (pc, ch 4) in next 2 sc* across, leaving off ch 4 on last repeat. Change to MC
Row 2: Ch 1 (doesn’t count as st), turn, sc in back of pc, *3 sc in ch 4 sp, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, 3 sc in ch 4 sp, ch 1* across to middle of last complete flower set, 3 sc in next ch 4 sp, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc, 2 dc in ch 2 sp, 3 sc in last ch 4 sp, sc in back of pc. <37>
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next st and each st and ch sp across.
Row 4-5:Ch 3, turn, dc in next and each across.
Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 7, dc3tog over next 3, dc in next 6, dc3tog over next 3, dc in next 6, dc3tog over next 3, dc in last 8. <31>
Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc dec in next 2, dc to last 3, dc dec over next 2, dc in last. <29>
Row 8: Ch 3, turn, dc dec over next 2, dc in next 6, dc dec over next 2, dc in next. <10>
Row 9-10: Ch 3, turn, dc dec over next 2, dc to last 3, dc dec over next 2, dc in last.
Row 11-22 (11-24): Ch 3, turn, dc in next and each across. <6>
Finish off. If desired leave a long tail for seaming the strap to the back piece.
Count 5 sts from last st of row 8. Attach yarn in next st with sl st and repeat rows 8 through end for second strap.
Back Piece
Row 1: Fhdc 45.
CROPPED Row 2-11: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next and each across.
HIP Row 2-15: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next and each across.
TUNIC Row 2-19: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next and each across.
Place st markers at st 15 and 26.
FINISHING
Using mattress seam, join front and back pieces along sides.
Attach straps to back at st markers with right side facing for placement.
Attach yarn under arm in approximate middle and sc evenly around armhole. Repeat for other armhole.
Attach yarn at center back and sc evenly around neckhole.
I hope you enjoyed Blooming Flowers Free Crochet Tank Top
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 Leah is the owner of Creative Threads by Leah. She has been crocheting for more than 20 years. Her favorite things to design are girls’ and women’s accessories and clothes. You can find Leah on Facebook, Ravelry, and on her blog. |
