Ombre Tank Top Crochet Pattern (Easy Summer Tank)
Create a beautiful summer wardrobe staple with this easy Ombre Tank Top Crochet Pattern! Made with five shades of worsted weight cotton yarn, this lightweight tank features a gorgeous ombre fade that gradually blends from one color to the next. The simple construction makes it a relaxing project, while the bold color changes create a stunning finished top you’ll love to wear all season long.
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Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Easy, beginner-friendly construction
- Beautiful five-color ombre fade
- Lightweight and breathable for warm weather
- Made from two identical panels
- Minimal seaming
- Simple chain straps
- Great project for experimenting with color combinations
Pattern Details
The Ombre Tank Top is worked as two identical panels that are sewn together along the sides. Each panel features a centered increase that creates a flattering “V” shape, giving the top a modern silhouette while keeping the construction simple.
The gradual color changes create a smooth ombre effect using five coordinating shades of cotton yarn, making this a fun project that looks much more intricate than it is. Once both panels are complete, they’re joined together and finished with easy chain straps for a clean, minimal look.
Made with worsted weight cotton yarn, this tank is soft, breathable, and perfect for everyday summer wear.
Yarn Substitutions
If you can’t find I Love This Cotton!, these yarns make excellent substitutes:
- Dishie
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran
- Knit Picks Comfy Worsted
- Premier Cotton Sprout
FAQ
Ready to Crochet?
Whether you choose a soft pastel fade, bold rainbow shades, or earthy neutrals, this Ombre Tank Top is a fun and satisfying project that’s perfect for warmer weather. Grab five favorite colors, your hook, and enjoy creating a beautiful handmade top you’ll reach for again and again!
Making the Ombre Tank Top Crochet Pattern
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Materials:
Worsted weight cotton yarn (I used I Love this Yarn from Hobby Lobby) in 5 colors – 1 skein each color S/M/L, 2 skeins each color XL/2X/3X
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
stitch markers
scissors
Level
easy+
Pattern notes & stitches to know:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sm – stitch marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
t – turn
* * – work step in between asterisk
Special Stitches:
fdc – foundation double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (*yarn over, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops* rep from * to * in next st, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops)
- written in US terms
- ch 2 does not count as dc
- This top is made with two identical panels sewn together. Straps are added with chain stitches
- Each panel is made with 5 colors. Change colors every (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) rows
- Each panel is made from the top down, starting with the lightest color
· Gauge: 13 dc x 6 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 ((35, 41, 47) (53, 59, 65) dc), the 35 is for S, 41 is M, 47 is L, 53 is XL, 59 is 2X, 65 is 3X.
This top is classic fit with no positive ease.
| Size | Bust (in) | Length (in) | Fits Bust |
| S | 34 | 18 | 34-36″ |
| M | 38 | 18 | 38-40″ |
| L | 42 | 21 | 42-44″ |
| XL | 46 | 21 | 46-48″ |
| 2X | 50 | 24 | 50-52″ |
| 3X | 54 | 24 | 54-56″ |
Watch the Tutorial
See how it’s done! This easy-to-follow video tutorial will walk you through each step of the pattern.
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CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
ARMHOLE SHAPING
Row 1: ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from the hook, fdc (35, 41, 47) (53, 59, 65) ((35, 41, 47) (53, 59, 65) dc)
Row 2: ch 2, t, dc in (17, 20, 23) (26, 29, 32) sts, 3 dc in next (place sm in center dc), dc in remaining sts ((37, 43, 49) (55, 61, 67) dc)
Row 3: ch 2, t, dc in each st to the sm, 3 dc (replace sm in center st), dc in remaining sts ((39, 45, 51) (57, 63, 69) dc)
Repeat row 3 to Row (12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 14) ((57, 63, 69) (75, 81, 87) dc)
BODY
Row (13, 13, 14) (14, 15, 15): ch 2, t, dc2tog, dc in each st to the sm, 3 dc, (replace sm in center st, dc in each st across to last 2, dc2tog ((57, 63, 69) (75, 81, 87) dc)
Rep previous row to Row (25, 25, 30) (30, 35, 35) ((57, 63, 69) (75, 81, 87) dc)
Do not fasten off.
Row 1: ch 1, working along the side of the panel, place 2 sc along the side of each dc to Row (12, 12, 13) (13, 14, 14)
Row 2: ch 1, t, sc in each sc across
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing
Rejoin yarn to opposite bottom corner. Repeat previous 2 rows.
Repeat pattern for second panel.
SEWING
Lay one panel on top of the other. Use the long ends to sew the sides along the sc rows.
Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
STRAP
Join yarn to the top corner of one panel. Ch 25. Join to the back panel. Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Repeat for other strap.
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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 🙂
I love this pattern, but would like to use a #3 Patons Grace yarn. Should I go to a smaller hook? Maybe 4.5.
How many inches across should I start the beginning chain to accommodate the smaller hook and finer yarn? Not sure if this can be done.
Hi! I would start with checking your gauge and see how close you are to what the pattern suggests.