The Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top- Free Pattern
Introducing the Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top which is made with the Granny Stripe stitch without the stripes. But you can always choose to do stripes. You are welcome to play around with colours as you make your tank top. I would love to see lots of inspired colourways and palettes in this top.
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Description of The Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top,
The Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top is made up of two identical rectangles that are seamed down each side. You will use double crochet stitches to create the granny stripe in clusters of three.
There are two straps made with simple chains. You can make the straps thicker by doing a single crochet stitch down each chain.
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The great thing about this design is that you can make it shorter to create a crop top or longer if you wish, you can customize it to meet your needs.
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Design Inspiration for The Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top
The inspiration for my Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top crochet pattern was the granny stripe stitch, which I love. I have made skirts using the granny stripe stitch as well as a skirt using granny squares, so making a top was a natural progression.
I wanted this to be a beginner friendly pattern that also had a great texture and added style by using the granny stripe stitch.
I used Caron Simply Soft in a pink for mine. My testers used a variety of worsted weight yarns, (4) and they all worked out perfectly.
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The Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top
Free crochet pattern;
Supplies you will need:
Yarn: worsted weight yarn (4) The tops in the pictures are made with Caron Simply Soft. Two skeins will do up to a large. You might need a third skein for the larger sizes.
You can use any worsted weight yarn. (4)
Hook: Size K/10 ½ – 6.50 mm
Notions: Scissors , tapestry needle.
Gauge: 11dc – 6 dc rows = 4” (10 cm) with a K hook
Abbreviations (uses US conventions)
- Ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
Special stitch for this pattern.
The Granny Stripe Stitch. It is explained below.
This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.
| US
Double Crochet (dc) Single Crochet (sc)
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UK
Treble crochet (trc) Double Crochet (dc)
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Sizes: This top has been designed to fit loosely, so it can be worn over t shirts or cami tops. If you want a more tightly fitting top you can adjust accordingly.
To fit bust measurement
XS: 28”-30” [71-76cm]
Small: 32”-34″ [81-86.5 cm]
Medium: 36-38″ [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large: 40-42″ [101.5-106.5 cm]
XL: 44-46″ [112-117 cm]
2/3XL : 48-54″ [122-137 cm]
Instructions:
The Front and Back:
This top is made with two identical pieces which form the back and front of the garment.
Note:
Shell: this refers to the combination of 3 dc into one stich or space.
Chain 44, (47, 50 ,53, 56, 62)
Row 1: Right Side. DC into the 3rd chain from hook. (this acts as 2 dc) *Skip 2 stitches, then work 3dcs into the next stitch*, (this is your first shell). Repeat between * and * until there are two stitches left , sk1 st, work 2 dc into the last st. (43, (46, 49, 52, 55, 61) stitches
You should have a row that begins and ends with 2dc’s. on either side of all your shells.
For the next row you will be working into the spaces between the 3dc shells of the previous row.
Row 2: Chain 3, then work 3dc stitches (a shell) into the first sp between the 2dcs at the end of the previous row and the next 3 dc shell. Work a 3 dc shell into each space across. At the end of the row, work 1 dc into the top of the ch3 made at start of previous row. Turn work.
Row 3: Ch 3, 1 dc in same space as the ch 3, work a 3 dc shell into each space to the end of the row, work 2 dc into the top of the turning chain from the previous row. Turn.
Rows 2 and 3 form the pattern.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until total length measures,
11” (12”, 13”, 14”, 15”, 16”), [28, (30.5, 33, 35.5, 38, 40.5) cm] ending on a right side row. (Row 3)
Finishing row to set up for making the straps. This will be a sc row.
Ch1, Sc 11, (11, 13, 13, 14, 16) stitches, Ch3, sl st into the next st, sc into the next 19 (22, 21, 24, 25, 27) stitches, ch3, sl st into the next st. Sc into the next 11, (11, 13, 13, 14, 16) stitches to the end of the row
Fasten off and weave in the ends..
Now make your second side.
Construction:
Lay one piece down (the back) with the right side up. Make sure your bottom is at the bottom.
Lay the front piece down on top of it with the right side facing down. Once again check to make sure your bottom row is at the bottom.
Match up the sides and whip stitch them together making sure the shell clusters match up.
If you would like a slit in the bottom of each side of your top you can start your seam 3 rows up. This is up to you.
Adding the Straps:
Turn your garment right sides out.
Attach the yarn to the ch 3 loop on the front of your top.
Chain 27, ( 30, 30, 37, 42, 49)
Sl stitch into the ch 3 loop on the back of the top on the corresponding side..
Being careful not to twist your strap, sc down the chain until you reach the loop where you started and attach with a sl stitch or a sc and fasten off and weave in the ends.
Do the same for your other strap.
You can customize your strap length if any of the dimensions don’t work for you. Just ensure you do both straps exactly the same if you are customizing.
You now have a beautiful Granny Stripe Summer Tank Top
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