If you’re looking for a lightweight and beginner-friendly summer top, the Easy Striped Tank Crochet Pattern is a perfect project! This tank uses the classic moss stitch to create a beautifully textured fabric that’s breathable and easy to crochet.

Made with WeCrochet Capra DK weight yarn and a H/5.0 mm hook, this tank is soft, lightweight, and perfect for warm weather. The construction is simple: two identical panels are crocheted and sewn together. The body is worked as a basic rectangle, making this an excellent pattern for confident beginners or anyone wanting a relaxing crochet project.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-friendly construction – just two panels and simple seaming
• Relaxing moss stitch – an easy one-row repeat
• Lightweight and breathable for warm weather
• Minimal shaping – the body is simply a rectangle
• Customizable stripes – use two colors or dive into your scrap yarn stash

Pattern Details

• Yarn: WeCrochet Capra (DK weight)
• Hook: H/5.0 mm
• Skill Level: Easy
• Stitches Used:
  • Moss stitch (single crochet + chain stitch repeat)
• Construction:
  • Two identical panels
  • Straps are added to the panel
  • Panels are sewn together at the sides and shoulders
• Fit: Tight, fitted tank

The Moss Stitch

The moss stitch (also called the linen stitch or granite stitch) creates a soft, woven-looking texture that works beautifully for garments.

This stitch pattern uses a simple repeat of single crochet and chain stitches, making it easy to memorize and perfect for mindful crocheting.

The moss stitch also creates a fabric that is light, flexible, and breathable, which makes it ideal for summer tops like this one.

Simple Construction

This tank is designed with simplicity in mind.

First, you’ll crochet two identical rectangular panels using the moss stitch and your stripe sequence. Because both panels are the same, it’s easy to keep track of your rows and maintain consistent sizing.

This straightforward construction makes it a great project for crocheters who are newer to garment-making.

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Making the Easy Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern

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Materials
WeCrochet Capra in Magnolia Heather & Loganberry Heather (2 of each color for S/M, 3 for L/XL, 4 for 2X/3X)
H/5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
stitch marker

Level
advanced beginner

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 1 counts as sc

· This top is made by making two of the same panel and sewing them together. Both panels are worked from the bottom up.

· The linen stitch (used the this pattern) tightens as it’s worked up. The chain will be longer than the suggested finished width, but will tighten as it goes.

· This top is a cropped length. Easily add or remove rows before starting the straps to adjust the length.

· Alternate colors every 2 rows for the stripes. Do no fasten off each time, carry the yarn up the side.

· Gauge (stitch used in pattern): 10 sc x 20 rows = 4″ x 4″

Sizes:
(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc) the 36 is for S, 46 is M, 56 is L, 66 is XL, 76 is 2X, 86 is 3X.

This top is very close fit with negative ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (29”) M (33”) L (37”) XL (41”) 2X (45”) 3X (49”)
Length (from top of strap): S (18”) M (18.75”) L (19.5”) XL (20.25”) 2X (21”) 3X (21.75”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

EASY STRIPED TANK TOP CROCHET PATTERN

FRONT AND BACK (make 2)

ch (72, 92, 112) (132, 152, 172) (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc)

Row 2 – (62, 64, 66) (68, 70, 72): ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across, sc in turning ch-space ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc)

Or until desired length.

Fasten off.

STRAPS

Join yarn in the ch-1 space approx (3.5”, 4”, 4.5”) (5”, 5.5”, 6”) from the right. (or wherever you’d like the straps to be)

Row 1: ch 2, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, * repeat from * to * 2 more times (5 sc)

Row 2 – (27, 29, 31) (33, 35, 37): ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across, sc in turning ch-space (5 sc)

Or until desired strap length.

Fasten off. Leave an end for sewing.

Turn over so the strap is on the left. Join yarn in the ch-1 approx. (3.5”, 4”, 4.5”) (5”, 5.5”, 6”)  space from the right and repeat strap pattern.

SEWING

Lay the front on top of the back. Sew the shoulder straps together with a whip stitch using the long ends. Use the long ends to sew up the sides with a whip stitch. Weave in all the ends. Turn right side out.

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