Lace Cami Crochet Pattern

Looking for the perfect lightweight top for warm weather? This Lace Cami Crochet Pattern is a breezy, stylish piece that’s perfect for layering or wearing on its own during spring and summer.

Made with soft, breathable yarn and a simple lace stitch, this cami works up beautifully with just a 2-row repeat—making it a relaxing and beginner-friendly project with stunning results.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Lightweight and breathable—perfect for warm weather
• Simple 2-row lace repeat
• Uses basic crochet stitches
• Flattering fit with gentle shaping
• Easy to dress up or down
• Great for layering over tanks, bralettes, or swimsuits

🧶 Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Easy+/intermediate
• Yarn: DK weight yarn (sample made with Lion Brand Truboo)
• Hook: G/4.0 mm
• Construction: Worked from the bottom up with light shaping
• Stitches Used: Basic stitches (chains, single crochet, double crochet)
• Features: Simple lace pattern with a 2-row repeat

🧵 Yarn Notes

This pattern was designed using Lion Brand Truboo, a silky bamboo yarn that creates beautiful drape and softness—perfect for garments worn close to the skin.

You can substitute any DK weight yarn, but keep in mind:

• Bamboo and cotton blends will give you the best drape
• Cotton yarn will create a slightly more structured fabric
• Acrylic yarns may feel warmer and less breathable

✂️ Customization Tips

Make this cami your own with a few simple adjustments:

• Length: Add more rows for a longer tank or crop it for a trendy look
• Straps: Make them wider or even crisscross in the back
• Fit: Adjust shaping for a looser or more fitted silhouette
• Layering: Wear over a bralette, swimsuit, or fitted tee

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❓ FAQ

Making the Lace Cami Crochet Pattern

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Materials
Lion Brand Truboo (2 skeins for S/M/L, 3 skeins for XL/2X/3X)
G/4.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
V Stitch – (dc, ch 3, dc) all in one stitch
shell – ((dc, ch 1) 4 times + dc) all in one stitch

· ch 3 counts as dc

· ch 4 counts as dc + ch 1

· This tank is made as a rectangle and then sewn up the side to make a tube. Then the neckline and straps are added.

· Gauge: 4 shells x 8 rows of the pattern repeat = approx 4” x 4”

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the ch amount (141, 161, 181, 201, 221, 241) the 141 is for S, 161 is M, 181 is L, 201 is XL, 221 is 2X, 241 is 3X.

This cami is very close fitting with negative ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (30”) M (34”) L (38”) XL (42”) 2X (46”) 3X (50”)
Length (measured from bottom of the neckline of bust down): 
S (13.5”) M (14.5”) L (15.5”) XL (16.5”) 2X (17.5”) 3X (18.5”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

ch 141, 161, 181, 201, 221, 241

Row 1: V stitch in 8th chain from the hook, *ch 1, skip 4 stitches, V stitch in next* repeat from * to * to last 3 ch, skip 2, ch 1, dc in last chain (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, shell in each ch 3 space across to the last v stitch, skip ch 1, dc into next chain (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 shells)

Row 3: ch 4, turn *v stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1* repeat from * to * to last shell, dc in top of ch 3 from previous round (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Repeat row 2 & 3 to Row 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 (27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47 V stitches)

Or until desired length.

Bring both ends together and sew it closed with a whip stitch.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

The neckline is created in the next section

Lay the tube with the seam on the side. Join yarn in the left double crochet of the V stitch approx 2.5”, 3.5”, 4.5”, 5.5”, 6.5”, 7.5”, 8.5” from the right.

Row 1: ch 1, sc in same stitch, shell in next 3 V stitches, dc in next dc (3 shells)

Row 2: ch 3, turn, sl st to 3rd dc in first shell, ch 4, V stitch in 3rd dc of next shell, ch 1, dc in 3rd dc of last shell (1 V stitch)

Row 3: ch 3, turn, shell in V stitch, dc in ch 3 from previous row (1 shell)

Row 4: ch 3, turn, sc in 3rd dc of shell, ch 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60 (this is the strap), sl st to the back of the top (the strap ch can be any length)

Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

Rejoin yarn 3 double crochets to the left of the first side of the neckline.

Repeat the neckline pattern.

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