I love this fun, funky, fring-y Crochet Boho Tank Top Pattern! It’s super cute layered with long necklaces over a sundress. You could even use cotton yarn and wear it over a bathing suit. It has a button closure on the back and I actually wore it backwards as a vest the other day.
Gotta love the granny square, right? There are endless styles and then even more endless beautiful things you can make with them. I made this cute boho style tank with some granny squares. Any granny square pattern would work. I wanted a pretty spring-y, flowery square.
BOHO TANK TOP CROCHET PATTERN
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Materials:
2 skeins Caron Simply Soft in Bone (any worsted weight (4) yarn will work)
4.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
Button
Level: intermediate
Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know:
Sl st – slip stich
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Treble (tr) cluster – Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through two loops (you have two loops left on hook), yarn over twice and insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops (you have three loops on your hook) Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops
Finished Size
Width: 20 inches
Length: 15 inches long (in the middle (not the straps) including fringe)
Fits a S/M – adjustments for L/XL are noted in the pattern
GRANNY SQUARES
The pattern starts with making the granny squares (make 7)
Ch 7, slip stitch to first chain to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc, ch 1 around until you have 12 dc and 12 ch, join to top of first ch 3
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in chain, *dc on top of dc, 2dc in chain space* repeat from * to * around (36 dc), join to top of first ch 3
Round 3: Ch 4 (counts as tr) cluster tr over the next 2 stitches (instead of 3 because the first ch 4 counts as your first treble crochet), ch 4, *3 tr cluster over next 3 stitches, ch 4* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first ch 4 (12 clusters)
Round 4: *Ch 5, slip stitch into base of chain 5 to form a loop (this will be a corner), [ch 5, slip stitch on top of cluster] 3 times* repeat from * to * around, join to base of first ch 5 loop (4 corner loops, 12 ch 5)
Round 5: Slip stitch to the top of the loop, *ch 5, slip stitch into base to form a loop, (you will have a loop on top of the loop from previous round), [ch 5, slip stitch into the chain 5 from previous round] 4 times,* repeat from * to * around, join to base of first ch 5 loop (4 corner loops, 16 ch 5)
Round 6: *ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 3, 2dc) all into corner loop from previous round, (2dc, ch 1, 2dc) in each ch 5 space* repeat from * to * around (note: in the remaining corners work 2dc ch 3 2dc with no ch 3) join to top of first ch 3 (80 dc)
This is for size L/XL – for S/M, fasten off
Square is approximately 7 inches
OPTIONAL Round 7: ch 2, (counts as hdc), *hdc in each stitch across, (2 hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc) in the corner ch space* repeat from * to * around, join to top of first ch 2 (96 hdc)
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
**Squares for S/M are pictured**
Make 7 squares. I wet blocked my squares overnight before assembling them together.
CONSTRUCTION
Once you have 7 squares made, line them up like this:
Crochet them together by slip stitching the back loops together. Put first two squares together, right side facing out, insert hook through first back loops of both and slip stitch, continue following the arrows until it’s all one piece.
Turn your work so there are four squares across the top. You’re going to make the straps. Attach yarn to the tip of the first square, ch 30 (adjust the amount of chains to your liking, if needed), attach to the top of next square (make sure not to twist the chain). Fasten off. Weave in the ends. Do the same for the next strap.
Turn work right side up. You’re going to sc around the outside of the tank. Starting at the corner of the far right square, single crochet in each stitch and chain across, all the way to the opposite corner and then work along the bottom, then join to your first sc.
Then work single crochets on the inside of each strap
Now you’ll be working along the bottom. Insert your hook in the farthest right corner (I started with the wrong side up), ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1) skip one stitch, dc, *ch 1, skip one stitch, dc* repeat from * to * all the way to the end. (if there’s an extra stitch, don’t worry. Just fudge it and skip two stitches in the end or add another dc)
Ch 1, turn, *sc in chain space, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next chain space* repeat from * to * across. Fasten off weave in the ends.
Add fringe in each ch 2 space. I used 3 10 inch strands in each. Then trim to your liking.
Add a button to one of the corners for the back. I used the corner space of the opposite square as the button hole.
And you’re done! I hope you love this stylish, boho style tank top.
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I’ve used a G and an H hook. My squares are only coming out 7 inches max. Any thoughts? Beside makING 10 squares instead of 7. Thank you
You could add a round of hdc in each stitch with (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in each corner. Also, if you block them it will make them a bit larger. Hope this helps!! ?
I don’t understand “add a round of hdc in each stitch”. Please advise!
half double crochet in each stitch around
Hi Breann,
I am loving this pattern. It is such a cute and fun top.
I have made a couple and am getting a different size, when I block the squares for the s/m I can make them 7″ what size should the l/xl squares be?
You are such a gifted person creating all these patterns.
Thank you for sharing them!!
Lisa
Hi! Each square should be approx 1″ bigger
and thank you 🙂
Love this pattern is was hopping to download it.
Thank you so much! 🙂 You can purchase a PDF copy in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/514111542/boho-tank-crochet-pattern-crochet-top?ref=shop_home_feat_3
Love the pattern and I just wanted to thank you for your hard work in creating the clear and easy instructions! Wonderful idea that I will enjoy again and again with a variety of granny squares ?
I’m so happy you like the pattern! Thank you ?
fun pattern made it and added to my Ravelry page thanks for sharing!
That’s awesome!! Thank you 🙂
Beautiful pattern. My squares are coming out a bit small. I used a 5.00mm hook also. Anything I can do to make them a bit larger?
Hi Bri, you could add a row of hdc around the outside (with hdc, ch 2, hdc in the corners). Hope this helps 🙂
So,when your adding the part before you add the fringe, do you start in the corner of the square where the straps come from? Or start at the top of one of the 3 squares at the bottom?
You start at the outside corner of one of the 3 squares at the bottom
I’m really struggling with row 5. Where do you attach to the chain 5?
Hi Traci, attach to the middle of the chain from the previous row. Does this answer your question?
Thank you. Love this pattern
Hi, can you help me on joining the boho top into a dress please ???
Hi! What do you mean? Are you making more squares to turn it into a dress? Or sewing it to a dress?
Beautiful
Do you know how I could make this in a child size?
Hello! Actually, I’m hoping to get a child size pattern made up fairly soon. I’m thinking you could use a traditional granny square and just make it smaller. Maybe 4 – 5 inches? I hope this helps 🙂
Thank you! I’m going to try! 🙂
Hi thank you for sharing this lovely pattern, i just wondered if you could advise the measurements for the granny squares to make sure mine are coming out the right size ?? thank you
Hi ? Approximately 7 inches
thank you so much 🙂
Is this 7″ sides or diagonal (corner to corner). Also is that for the s/m size?
Great pattern by the way!
7″ each side. It’s a S/M. And thanks! 😊
Hi, can this be made longer?
Yes, you can make the squares larger by adding rows of hdc to the outside.
Hi, when joining the squares should I place them face down?
Thanks in advance for the help!
They should be right side up 🙂
Thank you for posting this pattern. This was very simple to make. Needed a crochet vest for 70’s costume party.
That’s so awesome!! I’d love to see the costume ;D
Thank you very much for the pattern. I love it. I´m using a traductor because I’m spanish. But I think I’ll do it. Greetings from Madrid.
That’s awesome! 🙂
I love this pattern!! Your instructions were so easy to follow. How could we make this a pullover as opposed to a vest. I’m thinking just add another square on the short side. What do you think? I can’t find one anywhere in English!
Thanks Breann
Thank you so much! And yes, I think if you added another square and sewed them all it would work 🙂
Thank you very much for this pattern. These granny squares look so delicate and turn out the same everytime and your pattern is easy to follow. My daughter wants me to make her one too. Thanks again xx
Thank you so much!!
To make a large size each side must be approx. 8in? And can any granny square design be used?
Yes 😊
I just finished this and it turned out so cute! I used 100% cotton by Lily Sugar and Cream medium weight yarn . Will try another one with a sport yarn. Perfect summer beach top! Thank you for sharing your lovely pattern!
That’s awesome! Thank you so much 🙂
Lovely patern and perfect instractions!!!!!It’s my first summer top for present .I loved it!!!!Thank you!!!
Yay! Thank you so much!
Love this pattern! Just made one for my sister for her birthday!
Is there anyway to make this a size smaller?
Hmm… I think you could use sport weight yarn and a 4.0 mm hook
How do I make this a little longer? I need to make it for my daughter and she wants it to cover to her waist. Thank you
Hi! I think you can add another row of squares.
another row of squares… to make it longer… so seven more ?
I think 3 or 5 should do it. Depending on how you want to lay them out
Love this so much! I included the link in my boho crochet pattern roundup! http://kaijumaddy.com/2018/06/23/11-free-boho-crochet-patterns/
Thank you!!
Just wanted to let you know, I pinned this pattern and there have been hundreds re-pinned from my pin…. Guess you have a winner here!
This is beautiful i have use a bigger motif and results was wow!
Thank you!
This is AWESOME! Quick and easy- made it for a music festival and am excited to wear! Thank you so much!
Thank you!
Maybe this is a silly question but I can not get 12 double crochet and 12 chain 1 out of my 7 chain circle! I managed to make the shirt but just had to add random double, ch1 in but I’m curious what I’m doing wrong! I’m referring to round one.
Thank you!!
Hi! When you do the 12 dc and 12 ch you should insert your hook into the middle of the ring. You’re not working in each ch, but into the middle of the ring you made. I hope this helps!
Hi, i need help! I cant understand how to make the fringe! 🙁
Here’s a good tutorial 🙂 https://thecraftymummy.com/2016/07/how-to-add-a-fringe-to-a-scarf/
My square is coming out a bit wavy and uneven around the corners. I have followed the tutorial. Is it supposed to look like this?
My squares are only coming out 5 inches. Suggestions?
You can go up a hook size 🙂
Hi intry to make this for someone who is 48” chest the v part at neck is to low any suggestions.?
If it’s too low then you can make the straps shorter 🙂
Hi in the picture button is showing so is that the back or is the button on the front thanks
Either way 🙂