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Modern Summer Tank Top | Free Crochet Pattern & 📺 Video Tutorial



Crochet modern summer tank top free crochet pattern
The U Tank Top | Free Crochet Pattern

Summer is here and I'm bringing in the tanks... Tank Tops that is! 😁


I love wearing tank tops. They flatter the body, they can be worn casually or even sporty, depending on how you dress it. The U Tank Tops name comes from the construction itself! Everything starts and ends with a "U" foundation and it works up great! This is currently one of my favs!



DESIGN INSPIRATION

I wanted to create a top that is modern yet simple and unique. I love how the front slit opens up and creates an elegant look yet still casual. And because I got these beautiful bamboo cotton yarns from Annie's, they are the perfect touch to a soft and silky finish.


Crochet modern summer tank top free crochet pattern

This tank top pairs so well with almost anything. Jeans, shorts, and it even works so well for that zoom / work attire! Am I right?!



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DESCRIPTION

This top is worked from the middle up and then worked down. Once you get the U foundation in place, everything else will follow along smoothly. Simple Double and Single crochet stitches are all you need for this top.


Its super easy. And when using the perfect cotton bamboo yarn like Coboo from Lion Brand , it just makes it so soft on the skin. Its light and drapey, perfect for Summer days!


I am also using the 4mm Furls Streamline Ergonomic Wood Crochet Hook and because of how smooth and light it is, it took me no time at all to finish this cute top! Perfect for those tired hands like mine 😊.



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Tools and Materials:

Yarn weight: Category 3

Brand: Coboo Lion Brand Color: Taupe

Hook: 4.0 mm (G)

Gauge: 16 Sc/Dc Sts x 6.4 rows = 4” x 4” ( 1 row = 1 Sc & Dc row)

No. yarns (balls): XS [S/ M/ L/ XL] [2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL/ 5XL] = 3 [ 3/ 3/ 4/ 4] [4/ 5/ 5/ 5]

Skill: Beginner – Intermediate


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Things to Note:


  • Prepare pattern gauge to get the right size

  • Turning chain does not count as a stitch unless mentioned otherwise

  • Definition of 2Dc Vs Dc2 : Work 2 Dc in the same St vs Dc in the next 2 Sts.

  • Video Tutorial available here

  • Abbreviation page available in English US format

  • Your body measurement:

  • Sizes: XS [S/ M/ L/ XL] [2XL/ 3XL/ 4XL/ 5XL]

  • Bust: 30 [34/ 38/ 42/ 46] [50/ 54/ 58/ 62]” or 76 [86/ 96.5/ 106.5/ 117/ 127/ 137/ 147/ 158] cm

* For ref, I am 38” (96.5 cm) around the bust and am wearing Size S for this top as shown here








The U Tank Top FREE Crochet Pattern


PART 1: Front Panel


  1. Foundation Row: Work 33 chainless Sc Sts (or regular Ch and Sc across), Ch 1 turn (All sizes)

  2. Row 1: Dc in the 1st St, Dc 11 and place SM in last St, 2dc in 9 sts, Dc 1, place SM in prev St, Dc 11, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  3. Row 2: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  4. Row 3: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 2, 2 Dc) 9x (this should end just before the last SM), Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  5. Row 4: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 3, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (XS stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  6. Row 5: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 4, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (S stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  7. Row 6: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 5, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  8. Row 7: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 6, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (M stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  9. Row 8: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 7, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (L stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  10. Row 9: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 8, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (XL stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  11. Row 10: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 9, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (2XL stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  12. Row 11: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 10, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (3XL/4XL stop here & proceed to Part 2). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  13. Row 12: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 11, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  14. Row 13: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 12, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across, Ch 1 turn



Part 2: Strap Rows

*You can remove the 1st SM here.


  1. Foundation row: From the last St, Ch 16 + 1 (All sizes), turn

  2. Row 1: Through the 2nd Ch from hook, Sc across while moving SM up the row until the last St, then work 16 chainless Sc foundation Sts (see tutorial here) Ch 1 turn

  3. Row 2: *(Dc across until the next Inc St from the Prev row, 2Dc) rep (*) until the SM, Dc across until the last St, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  4. Row 3: Rep Row 2 for a total of 3 [3/ 3/ 3/ 3] [4/ 4/ 4/ 4] rows. Bind off





Part 3: Shaping Underarm


  1. Row 1: Insert hook through the 26 [26/ 26/ 26/ 28] [28/ 28/ 28/ 30] St from the top of the strap and Ch 1, Dc2tog, *(Dc across until the next Inc St from the Prev row, 2Dc) rep (*) until the SM, Dc across until the last 26 [26/ 26/ 26/ 28] [28/ 28/ 28/ 30] St from the top of the strap, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  2. Row 2: Dc2tog, *(Dc across until the next Inc St from the Prev row, 2Dc) rep (*) until the SM, Dc across until the last St, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  3. Next Rows: Rep Row 2 for 3 [4/ 4/ 5/ 5] [5/ 6/ 6/ 6] total rows. Bind off




Part 4: Body Panel

Look for the part where the sides start to curve inwards. It should be between 16 ~ 18 Sts from the under arm. Mark both sides with a SM


  1. Row 1: Insert hook and Slst, Sc, Hdc, *(Dc across until the next Inc St from the Prev row, 2Dc) rep (*) until the last 4th St before the SM, next Hdc, Sc, Slst, (do not Ch 1 here), turn work, Sk 1 St, Sc across until the last 3rd St, turn

  2. Row 2: Slst, Sc, Hdc, *(Dc across until the next Inc St from the Prev row, 2Dc) rep (*) until the last 4th St before the SM, next Hdc, Sc, Slst, (do not Ch 1 here), turn work, Sk 1 St, Sc across until the last 3rd St, turn

  3. Next Rows: Rep Row 2 until you reach 13 [13/ 13.5/ 13.5/ 14] [14/ 14.5/ 14.5/ 15] inches or 33 [33/ 34/ 34/ 35.6] [35.6/ 36.8/ 20/ 21.6] cm or desired length from the underarms.

  4. Bind off and make Back Panel.





Part 5: Back Panel



  1. Foundation Row: Ch 12 + 1 turn

  2. Row 1: From the 2nd Ch from hook Dc 12, Ch 1 turn, Sc across, turn to the last post and work 5 Sc, Sc across, Ch 1 turn

  3. Row 2: Dc 12, Work 2Dc 2x, Dc, 2Dc 2x, Dc 12 across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across, Ch 1 turn

  4. Row 3: Dc 12 and place SM in last St, 2dc in 9 sts, Dc 1, place SM in prev St, Dc 11, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  5. Row 4: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc, 2 Dc) 9x (this should end just before the last SM), Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  6. Row 5: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 2, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (XS stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn

  7. Row 6: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 3, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (S stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  8. Row 7: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 4, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across Ch 1 turn Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  9. Row 8: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 5, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (M stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  10. Row 9: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 6, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (L stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  11. Row 10: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 7, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (XL stop here & proceed to Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  12. Row 11: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 8, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (2XL stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  13. Row 12: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 9, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across (3XL/4XL stop here & rep Part 2 - 4). Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  14. Row 13: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 10, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn.

  15. Row 14: Dc across until 1st SM, (Dc 11, 2 Dc) 9x, Dc across, Ch 1 turn, Sc across while moving SM up the row, Ch 1 turn. (5XL rep Part 2 – 4)

* The Back Panel has less 1 row compared to the front panel making it narrower.

** For Part 4: The back panel is longer by 2 rows. You may adjust accordingly.


Crochet modern summer tank top free crochet pattern


Part 6: Joining



  1. Find your pref RS and turn and align work facing the WS to seam sides together. You may stitch with a tapestry needle or Single Crochet/ Slip Stitch to join.

  2. Join both sides and straps together.

  3. On the RS, Sc along the edge of the strap down (pink line) to the collar. Slst each St around the collar (yellow line). Cont to Sc along the edge of the strap towards the back. Slst each St of the back, then finish off the remaining strap with a Sc. Slst to join. Bind off

  4. Sc each St along the arm and underarm in the round (blue line). Slst to join. Bind off.

  5. On the RS, Sc each bottom panel St in the round for 2 rows. Slst to join, bind off

  6. Weave in all loose ends.


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