Are you ready for summer? I so am! This Ombre Crochet Tank Top is the perfect addition to my summer wardrobe. The top drapes nicely and has a gradual flare from the top to the bottom. Really, any color combination would work, but I’m really loving the ombre stripes this top has.
When I saw the Loops & Threads Color Wheel yarn so beautifully lined up in this color order at Michaels, I knew I had to make something with it. This yarn has since been discontinued. Some other great options would be Caron Cotton Cakes, Dishie from WeCrochet, or 24/7 Cotton from Lion Brand.
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Ombre Tank Top Pattern
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Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (the yarn I used is discontinued – any worsted weight cotton, acrylic, or wool would work great) – 500g for S, 550g for M, 600g for L, 650g for XL
5.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
stitch marker
Level
easy/beginner
Pattern notes & stitches to know:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sm – stitch marker
· written in US terms
· ch 2 does not count as dc
· This tank top is made with two panels (that are the same) sewn together. Then the straps are made with ch stitches.
· Gauge: 12 dc x 6 rows = 4” x 4”
Sizes:
S (M, L, XL)- The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count (31, (37, 43, 49) dc) the 31 is for S, 37 is M, 43 is L, 49 is XL.
This top is classic fit with no positive ease.
Approx Finished Size:
Width across the top: S (9”) M (11”) L (13”) XL (15”)
Width across the bottom: S (14”) M (16”) L (18”) XL (20”)
Length: S (13”) M (13”) L (16.5”) XL (16.5”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust
OMBRE TANK TOP
FRONT & BACK (make 2)
ch 31 (37, 43, 49)
Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from the hook and in next 13 (16, 19, 22) stitches, 3 dc in next (place a sm in middle stitch), dc in remaining stitches (31, (37, 43, 49) dc)
Row 2 – Row 20 (20, 25, 25): ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across to sm, 3 dc in stitch (place sm in middle stitch), dc in remaining stitches (each row will increase by 2 stitches. Change colors every 4 rows for S/M and 5 rows for L/XL)
Or until desired length. Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing. Weave in other ends.
Once you have 2 panels, lay them on top of each other. Sew both sides together up the side from the bottom with a slip stitch to row 12 (or wherever you’d like the armhole to start). Fasten off, weave in the ends. Turn top right side out so the seam is on the inside.
Attach the yarn for the strap to a top corner, ch 25 (or however long you’d like your straps to be) then attach it to the opposite side with a slip stitch. Fasten off, weave in the ends. Do the same for the other strap.
And that’s it! I hope you love this cute tank!
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how much yarn did you use?
Hi! I used about 900 yds
As you used a worsted yarn, do you feel the shirt is too warm or is it good for summer?
Hi! Sorry I missed your comment 🙂 I just wore it today and it wasn’t too bad.
I would like to make this a maxi dress do I just continue to my desired length
I think that would work out. Now you have me wanting to try it!! Sounds cute!
Hi hi after row 1 do you just repeat row 2 over and over?
Yes 🙂
This looks so great! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks! 🙂
Looks very easy to make. Might try it. Love the colors!
Thank you!
Hello ?? going to make this and to figure out the color scheme I was wondering if you make this bottom up or from top down. So basically If I wanted to do a ombré like you did would I start with my lightest color if from the darkest color
You go from top to bottom.
Hi can you tell me how i can make this wider Flared out..please
You can make this wider for the hips by adding an extra dc at each end. So you’ll be doing 2DC in first stitch, dc along to centre, then dc along to last stitch and do 2DC in same stitch. That way you’ll be increasing by 4 stitches, adding that extra flare x
Does the Turning ch 3 count as the first stitch of each Row ?
No, it doesn’t 🙂
When you say you add two stitches to each row where are you adding them too?
The 3 dc in the center will add 2 stitches each row 🙂
When I do the first 16 of DC of the 38 chains, my count is always off. 16, then 3, then 16 leaves me two chains at the end? What am I doing wrong?
Same issue! Came to the comments to look for help😂
The pattern was just updated. Sorry about that!!!
Love it. Thank you.
Laura
Hey I just came across this pattern and absolutely love it. Do you think the XL will work for a 46” bust? If not, could you make recommendations on how many stitches to add?
I have a 52”bust can I add stitches to my beginning chain on each end to increase and mark the center. then finish the pattern with the extra stitches in each row? I just love your patterns.
Hi! Yes you definitely can 🙂