Altavista Crochet Tank Top – Free Pattern

The Altavista Crochet Tank Top is a stylish, versatile, handmade masterpiece. This enchanting top effortlessly complements skirts, shorts, or your most beloved jeans, adding a touch of elegance to any ensemble. I have designed this free crochet pattern to be beginner friendly and suitable for all levels of crocheters. Fashioned from breathable cotton yarn, this top ensures both comfort and a graceful fit.

Since the Altavista Crochet Tank Top is blocked upon completion, remember that the measurements pertain to the final blocked garment – not your body size. I have included a beginner friendly video tutorial to guide you every step of the way.

Altavista Crochet Tank Top Pattern

Level: Easy +

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terms
• Reversible stitch (pattern looks the same on both sides)
• Project is blocked upon completion
• All measurements are for the final garment (size large), not actual body size
• Easily add more rows to make it longer
• Ch 3 counts as 1st dc
• I have included a comprehensive video tutorial

Size of finished blocked top: 

Sizes	Inches	Cm
S	16w” x 19h”	41cm x 49cm
M	17w” x 20h”	43cm x 51cm
L	18w” x 21h”	46cm x 53cm
XL	19w” x 22h”	48cm x 55cm
XXL	20w” x 22h”	51cm x 55cm
3XL	21w” x 23h”	53cm x 57cm

Materials

• Yarn: 1 skein of  Caron Cotton Cakes (530 yds/485m)
• Substitutes : Any DK weight yarn, preferably cotton
• 4.25 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry Needle and with a suggestion for a tapestry needle case
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
• Stitch Markers

Abbreviations

• [ ]: Instructions in parentheses go into same stitch
• * *: Repeat instructions between asterisks the defined number of times
• Ch: chain
• Dc: double crochet
• Eor: end of row
• Rep: repeat
• Sc: single crochet
• Sk: skip
• Sl st: slip stitch
• St(s): stitch
• Sp: space

Gauge

4×4 in (10 cm x 10cm) 16st x 9 rows

Altavista Crochet Tank Top Video Tutorial

Altavista Crochet Tank Top Pattern

Chain multiple of 3 + 2

Ch 62 (65, 68, 71, 74, 77) – Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL)

This free crochet pattern is written to fit size large.

Ch 68

Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch from hook, [*ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st*] rep until eor.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc into the same st, [*sk 2, 3dc in next st*] rep until eor, 2dc in last st.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, [*ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st*] rep until eor.

Row 4: Rep Row 2

Row 5: Rep Row 3

Row 6: Rep Row 2

For Odd Number Rows (7, 9, 11…33): Rep Row 3

For Even Number Rows (8, 10, 12…34): Rep Row 2

Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL) – By Row 30 ( 32, 34, 36, 36, 38 )

Crochet Top Straps

At row 35 we start the strap, and rep row 3.

Row 35: ch 1, sc in same st [*ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st*] rep 5 more times. Repeat for Sizes S ( M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL) – 4 times ( 5 times, 5 times, 6 times, 6 times, 7 times )

Row 36: Ch 3, turn, dc into the same st, [*sk 2, 3dc in next st*] rep until eor, 2dc in last st.

Row 38, 40, 42, 44: Rep Row 36

Row 37, 39, 41, 43: Rep Row 35

Row 45: ch 1, turn, sc in same st, sc in each st to eor.

For the 2nd strap: Row 35: Skip 30 stitches and attach yarn into the 3rd dc from dc3 from previous row to match the pattern. Ch 1, sc in same st [*ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st*] rep 5 times.

From Row 36 to Row 45 repeat the same pattern as right side.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Make 2 panels the same.

Border

Neck:

Row 1: Attach yarn in any place, ch 1, sc in st all around your neck, sl st to 1st ch sp.

Shoulder:

Row 1: Attach yarn in any place, ch 1, sc in st all around, sl st to 1st ch sp.

Bottom:

Row 1: Attach yarn in any place, ch 1, and sc in st all around, sl st to 1st ch sp.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.

Enjoy Your Altavista Crochet Tank Top!

Now you have your very own Altavista Crochet Top! Pair it with jeans, skirts or your favorite pair of shorts. This stylish garment will make you the talk of any social gathering. If you liked this pattern, check out the Savannah Crochet Summer Top.

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