Looking for a stylish, breezy addition to your summer wardrobe? A crochet tank top is the perfect choice! Combining comfort, charm, and a touch of handmade elegance, crochet tank tops have become a must-have for fashion lovers who appreciate both versatility and unique design. Whether layered over your favorite bralette, paired with high-waisted shorts, or worn under a light jacket for cooler evenings, this timeless piece effortlessly elevates any outfit. In this post, we’ll explore the appeal of the Crochet Christella Tank Top and why it deserves a spot in your closet.
Why Crochet Tank Tops Are a Summer Favorite
– Breathability and comfort for warm weather.
– Handmade charm and unique texture.
– Versatility: casual outings, layering, or dressy occasions.
– Fashion trend: resurgence of crochet in modern wardrobes.
Styling Tips for the Christella Tank Top
– Casual daytime: paired with denim shorts or jeans.
– Layered looks: over a bralette or under a light jacket.
– Dressy occasions: with skirts, statement accessories, or sandals.
– Color coordination and accessorizing to enhance the handmade look.
If you’re a fan of breezy, stylish summer pieces, the Cristella Crochet Tank Top is just the beginning. Be sure to explore the Altavista Crochet Crop Top for a trendy, flirty look, and the Avenida Crochet Top for a chic, versatile option perfect for any occasion. Don’t forget to browse our full collection of summer tops to discover lightweight, comfortable, and fashionable pieces that elevate your warm-weather wardrobe
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Notes
– This pattern is written in US terms
– Project is blocked upon completion
– Take measurements of your body so you can chain accurate amount of stitches
– Multiple of 3 + 2 – see chart for size adjustments
– This pattern made as Sizes S (M, L, XL, XXL and 3XL ).
– Ch 3 counts as 1st dc
– In this picture I have demonstrated with size Medium.
– This top is worked flat in two separate pieces from the bottom up and then sewn together.
Materials Needed
– Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton, White, 4 Medium / Worsted
– Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
– Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle
– Optional: Stitch marker
Tip: Using cotton yarn gives your tank top a soft, breathable texture, perfect for summer wear.
Abbreviations
– ** Repeat instructions defined number of times
– [ ] Work these instructions in the same stitch
– Eor: End of row
– Ch: chain
– Sc: single crochet
– Dc: double crochet
– St(s): stitch(es)
– Sl st: slip stitch
– Rep: Repeat
– Dec: Decrease
– Sk: Skip
– Sp(s): Space(s)
– 2sctog: Single crochet 2 stitches together
Measurements
All measurements are for the flat garment, not actual body size and not blocked
| Size | Width (in) | Height (in) |
| S | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| M | 18 | 16.5 |
| L | 19.5 | 17.5 |
| XL | 21 | 18.5 |
| XXL | 22.5 | 19.5 |
| 3XL | 24 | 20.5 |
Gauge
4×4 in (10 cm x 10cm) – 16sts x 11 rows
6 rows of (sk 2, 3dc in the next st) + 5 rows of ( ch 2, sk 2, sc)
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Starting Chain Sizes
| Size | Back Panel | Front Panel |
| S | 69 + 2 | 69 + 2 |
| M | 75 + 2 | 75 + 2 |
| L | 81 + 2 | 81 + 2 |
| XL | 87 + 2 | 87 + 2 |
| XXL | 93 + 2 | 93 + 2 |
| 3XL | 99 + 2 | 99 + 2 |
Stitch Information
For this stitch combination you should know the single crochet and double crochet. It is a very easy stitch combination to make and it is suitable for beginners. It is a repeat of two different rows. Reversible stitch (pattern looks the same on both sides – parquet stitch)
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Back Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 71 ( 77, 83, 89, 95, 101)
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 in 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 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
Size S an M: for odd number rows (7, 9, 11…by 27): Rep Row 3
Size S and M: for even number rows (8, 10, 12… by 28): Rep Row 2
Repeat this 2 rows as follows for each size:
Size L: by row 30;
Size XL: by row 32;
Size XXL: by row 34;
Size 3XL: by row 36
Decrease part
For sizes S and M the decrease will start with Row 29;
For size L with row 31;
For size XL with row 33;
For size XXL with row 35;
For size 3XL with row 37
Row 29: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog, ch 1, sk 1, sc into next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 1, sk 1, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Row 30: Ch 3, turn, dc dec into the next 2 sts (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until the last combination, sk 2, dc into the next sc from previous row, dc dec in the last 2 sts.
Row 31: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog using the same first st and next st, ch 1, sc in the next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 1, sk 1, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Row 32: Ch 3, turn, dc dec into the next 2 sts (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), one more dc in the last st you worked, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until last 3 sts, at the end – sk 2, 2dc into next st, dc dec into the last 2 sts.
Row 33: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog using the same first st and next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, sk 2, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Row 34: Ch 3, turn, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, dc into the last st.
Row 35: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog using the same first st and next st, sc in the next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, sk 2, sc in the next st, 2sctog into the last 2 sts.
Row 36: Ch 3, turn, dc into the next st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, dc into the last 2 sts.
Row 37: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), ch 1, sk 1, sc into next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 1, sk 1, 2sctog in the last 2 sts
Row 38: Ch 3, turn, sk 1, 2dc into the next st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, 2dc into the next sc from previous row, sk 1, dc in the last st.
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, sk 2, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Row 40: Ch 3, turn, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, dc in the last st.
Row 41: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog using the same first st and next st, sc in the next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, sk 2, sc in the next st, 2sctog into the last 2 sts.
Row 42: Ch 3, turn, dc into the next st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, dc into the last 2 sts.
Row 43: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), ch 1, sk 1, sc into next st, ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 1, sk 1, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Row 44: Ch 3, turn, sk 1, 2dc into the next st, sk 2, 3dc in next st, rep until end, sk 2, 2dc into the next sc from previous row, sk 1, dc in the last st.
Row 45: Ch 1, turn, 2sctog (using the ch 1 space from previous row and sc from previous row), ch 2, sk 2, 1sc in next st, rep until last combination, ch 2, sk 2, 2sctog in the last 2 sts.
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Front Panel
Chain multiple of 3 + 2
Chain 71 ( 77, 83, 89, 95, 101)
Repeat the same pattern as back panel, just by row 43
For all sizes the front panel should be shorter with 2 rows.
Assembly
– Lay both pieces together with the wrong sides facing up.
– Start from shoulders and sew.
– Sew from bottom of the side and sew up along until armpit, until Row 29 were you started to decrease.
– Fasten off, weave in ends.
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Straps (make 2)
– Attach yarn into the right and left corner of the front panel
– Chain 20
– Slip stitch to the right and left corner from back panel
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Neck and armhole border
Attach yarn in any stitch.
Row 1: Ch sc in each st across including along the straps.
Cristella Crochet Tank Top: Bottom border
Row 1: Ch sl st in each st across
Crochet patterns like this one highlight the joy of creating something both functional and beautiful by hand. Use the pattern as a foundation, personalize the fit, and enjoy the creative freedom that comes with handmade crochet garments.
