Sandi Rosner - Crochet Tank Tops: 9 Designs for Warmer Weather

I s edgy crochet an oxymoron? Not with this linen tank. The simple, high-front neckline gives no hints about the surprise in the back: an open wrap joined at the shoulders.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZES

Womens Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 45)/77.5 (87, 96.5, 106.5, 116) cm

YARN

Quince & Co. Sparrow, fine weight #2 yarn (100% organic linen; 168 yd./1.75 oz., 155 m/50 g per skein)

4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins #205 Little Fern

HOOKS & NOTIONS

US size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

21 sts and 13 rows in Alternating Rows patt = 4/10 cm

PATTERN NOTE

Octavia is worked in one piece from the bottom up. The only seams are at the shoulders.

STITCH PATTERN

Alternating Rows Pattern

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, sk first sc, dc in each sc to end, ending with dc in beginning ch-1.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sk first dc, sc in each dc to end, ending with sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Rep Rows 12 for patt.

Ch 147 (167, 187, 207, 227).

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end, turn. 146 (166, 186, 206, 226) sc.

Row 2 (WS): Ch3, dc2 in first sc, dc in each sc to last 2 sc, dc2 in next sc, dc in next sc, turn. 2 sts inc.

Row 3: Ch1, sc in each dc to end, turn.

Rep [Rows 23] 21 (21, 22, 22, 23) more times. 190 (210, 232, 252, 274) sts.

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, dc2 in first sc, dc in next 42 (46, 52, 55, 60) sc, dc2tog, hdc, sc, sl st, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sl st in first 4 sts, ch1, sc in each dc to end. Row 3: Ch3, dc2 in first sc, dc in each sc to last 5 sc, dc2tog, hdc, sc, sl st, turn.

Row 4: Ch1, sl st in first 4 sts, ch1, sc in each dc to end.

Rep [Rows 34] 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) more times. 8 (8, 10, 9, 10) sts rem.

Work 4 (2, 0, 0, 0) rows even in Alternating Rows patt. Fasten off.

With RS facing, sk 14 (16, 16, 20, 22) sts for armhole and rejoin yarn.

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, dc2tog, dc in next 60 (68, 78, 84, 92) sc, dc2tog, dc, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc2tog, sc in each dc to last 3 dc, sc2tog, sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch3, dc2tog, dc in each sc to last 3 sc, dc2tog, dc, turn.

Rep [Rows 23] 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) more times. 52 (52, 58, 64, 68) sts.

Work 13 (9, 7, 9, 9) rows even in Alternating Rows patt.

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, dc 7 (7, 9, 8, 9), dc2tog, dc, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc2tog, sc in each dc to end. 8 (8, 10, 9, 10) sts rem.

Work 2 rows even in Alternating Rows patt.

Fasten off.

Sk 32 (32, 34, 42, 44) sts for center front neck and rejoin yarn.

Row 1 (RS): Ch3, dc2tog, dc in each sc to end, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc in each dc to last 3 sc, sc2tog, sc. 8 (8, 10, 9, 10) sts rem.

Work 2 rows even in Alternating Rows patt.

Fasten off.

With RS facing, sk 14 (16, 16, 20, 22) sts for armhole and rejoin yarn.

Row 1 (RS): Ch1, sl st, hdc, dc2tog, dc in each sc to last 2 sc, dc2 in next st, dc in last dc, turn.

Row 2 (WS): Ch1, sc in each st to last dc, sl st in top of dc2tog, turn.

Rep [Rows 12] 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) more times. 8 (8, 10, 9, 10) sts rem.

Work 4 (2, 0, 0, 0) rows even in Alternating Rows patt.

Fasten off.

Sew shoulder seams, crossing right back over left back.

Join yarn at any shoulder seam. Work 1 rnd sc around edge. Surprisingly, there is only one edge on this piece, which winds around the armholes, neck, and lower edge.

Weave in ends. Block.

W ith its deep, buttoned-front opening, this tunic is a sleek and versatile layering piece. The open stitch pattern creates a modern craft feeling.

SKILL LEVEL

Easy

SIZES

Womens Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 32 (36, 40, 43, 47)/83 (92, 101.5, 110.5, 120) cm

YARN

Kollage Yarns Riveting Sport, light weight #3 yarn (95% cotton, 5% other; 350 yd./3.5 oz., 320 m/100 g per skein)

3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins #7906 Cloud Denim

HOOKS & NOTIONS

US size G-6/4.25 mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

8 buttons /13 mm diameter

Stitch marker

GAUGE

22 sts and 11 rows in Double Crochet Grid patt = 4/10 cm

PATTERN NOTE

Turning chain is not included in stitch counts.

STITCH PATTERN

Double Crochet Grid Pattern

Row 1 (WS): Ch1, sc in first dc, *ch4, sk 4 dc, sc in next dc; rep from * to end.

Row 2 (RS): Ch3, *dc4 in ch-4 sp, ch1; rep from * to end, ending with dc4 in ch-4 sp, dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch1, sc in first dc, *ch4, sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to end, ending with sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Rep Rows 23 for patt.

Ch 93 (103, 113, 123, 133).

Foundation row (WS): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch to end. 90 (100, 110, 120, 130) dc.

Begin working Double Crochet Grid patt.

Work even in patt until piece measures 20/51 cm, ending with a RS row.

Row 1 (WS): Ch1, sl st in each st to 2nd (2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd) ch-1 sp, work in patt until 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) ch-1 sps remain, sc in 2nd (2nd, 2nd, 3rd, 3rd) ch-1 sp from end, turn.

Row 2 (Dec row) (RS): Ch3, dc2tog in ch-4 sp, dc2 in same ch-4 sp, *ch1, dc4 in ch-4 sp; rep from * to last ch-4 sp, dc2 in ch-4 sp, dc2tog in ch-4 sp, dc in last sc. 2 sts dec.

Row 3: Ch1, sc in first dc, ch3, sc in ch-1 sp, *ch4, sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to end, ending with ch 3, sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Row 4 (Dec row): Ch3, dc2tog in ch-3 sp, dc2 in same ch-3 sp, *ch1, dc4 in ch-4 sp; rep from * to last ch-3 sp, dc in ch-3 sp, dc2tog in ch-3 sp, dc in last sc. 2 sts dec.

Row 5: Ch1, sc in first dc, ch2, sc in ch-1 sp, *ch4, sc in ch-1 sp; rep from * to end, ending with ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3.

Continue in this manner, decreasing 1 st at beginning and end of every RS row 2 (5, 8, 5, 7) more times. 62 (66, 70, 76, 82) sts.

Work even in patt until armhole measures 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2)/19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24) cm, ending with a WS row.

Next row (RS): Ch3, work next 12 (13, 13, 15, 17) sts in patt, ending with dc.

Fasten off.

Sk center 38 (40, 44, 46, 48 sts), rejoin yarn. Ch3, work in patt to end.

Fasten off.

Work same as for Back until piece measures 15/38 cm, ending with a RS row.