The triangular lace pattern characterizes this crochet tank top. The fit is oversized, allowing for layering with a nice men's shirt underneath, as we’ve done here, to give the outfit a very refined "old money" feel. The front and back are made separately and then sewn together, and finally, the border is worked in slip stitch. This project is suitable for those who already know how to crochet and are familiar with the double crochet and chain stitch.
For this project, more than ever, the key difference lies in the chosen yarn: Ghost. A technical yarn made of a ribbon around which a very fine mesh is constructed, so uniform that it is almost imperceptible. The result is a smooth, flat, and luminous ribbon that glides easily through your fingers, making it super easy to crochet because it’s slippery. Ghost is also perfect for hand weaving and creating accessories.
MATERIALS
Ghost yarn color Lace 210 g / 7.4 oz for size M / L
Crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US
Tapestry needle
GAUGE – BLOCK PATTERN
10 cm x 10 cm / 4" x 4"
4.5 motifs and 9.5 rows
CROCHET STITCHES USED
Chain
Slip stitch
Single crochet
Double crochet
Block Pattern:
row 1: 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochet stitches below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) to the end of the row, make the last single crochet not in the chain but in the first stitch of the previous row, turn
row 2: 3 chains (equivalent to 1 double crochet), 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the 5 chains below, 1 chain over the single crochet below, repeat (4 double crochets in the 3rd of the 5 chains below, 1 chain over the single crochet below) until the second-to-last group of 5 chains, 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the last 5 chains, 1 double crochet in the first stitch of the previous row, turn.
Repeat rows 1 and 2.
SIZES
The instructions are given for size S (M/L).
DIMENSIONS OF THE FINISHED PIECE SIZE S (M,L)
Bust circumference: 90 (102) cm / 35.4" (40.1")
Total height: 52 (54) cm / 20.5" (21.2")
Height from underarm: 19 cm / 7.5"
Neck opening: 22 cm / 8.7"
DIFFICULTY
Easy
METHOD
The tank top is worked flat and consists of two pieces, the front and the back. The edges are worked after the seams are sewn together.
With crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, chain 81 (93) stitches.
Row 1: 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), skip 3 chains, 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains, skip 3 chains, 1 single crochet in the next chain) to the end of the row, turn
row 2: 3 chains (equivalent to 1 double crochet), 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the next 5 chains, 1 chain over the single crochet below, repeat (4 double crochets in the 3rd of the next 5 chains, 1 chain over the single crochet below) until the second-to-last group of 5 chains, 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the last 5 chains, 1 double crochet in the first stitch of the previous row, turn
row 3: 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochets below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) to the end of the row, making the last single crochet not in the chain but in the first stitch of the previous row, turn
row 4: work as Row 2.
Rows 3 and 4 establish the block pattern. Repeat them for 7 more times, until you reach Row 18, which is 19 cm / 7.5" high.
Row 19: work 1 slip stitch in the first 5 double crochets, in the next chain, and in the next 4 double crochets. Work 1 single crochet in the next chain (= 2 motifs decreased for the armhole). Repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochets below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) until the second-to-last chain. Turn, skipping the last 2 motifs (= 2 motifs decreased for the armhole)
row 20: work as Row 2
rows 21 to 44 (21 to 46): repeat Rows 3 and 4 for 12 (13) more times
row 45 (47): 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochets below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) for 2 (3) times, turn, skipping the remaining motifs. Now continue only with the 3 (4) motifs of this first side
row 46 (48): work as Row 2
rows 47 and 48 (49 and 50): repeat Rows 3 and 4
row 49 (51): work as Row 3.
Cut and fasten the yarn.
Skip the 11 central motifs for the neckline, join the yarn to the chain of the last skipped motif, and work the next 3 (4) motifs on the second side, exactly as explained for the first side.
With crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, chain 81 (93) stitches and work as for the back until Row 42 (44).
Row 43 (45): 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochets below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) for 2 (3) times, turn, skipping the remaining motifs. Now continue only with the 3 (4) motifs of this first side
row 44 (46): 3 chains (equivalent to 1 double crochet), 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the next 5 chains, 1 chain over the single crochet below, repeat (4 double crochets in the 3rd of the next 5 chains, 1 chain over the single crochet below) for 1 (2) times, 4 double crochets in the 3rd of the last 5 chains, 1 double crochet in the first stitch of the previous row, turn
row 45 (47): 6 chains (equivalent to 1 single crochet and 5 chains), 1 single crochet in the next chain, repeat (5 chains over the 4 double crochets below, 1 single crochet in the next chain) to the end of the row, making the last single crochet not in the chain but in the first stitch of the previous row, turn
rows 46 to 49 (48 to 51): repeat Rows 44 and 45 (46 and 47) for 2 more times.
Cut and fasten the yarn.
Skip the 11 central motifs for the neckline, join the yarn to the chain of the last skipped motif, and work the next 3 (4) motifs on the second side, exactly as explained for the first side.
Close the shoulders and sides with an invisible mattress stitch. For the neckline, using crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, work 1 round of double crochet and 1 round of single crochet around the front and back necklines. For the armhole edges, using crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, work 2 rounds of double crochet and 1 round of single crochet around each armhole. For the bottom edge, using crochet hook n° 4 EU / G-6 US, work 1 round of double crochet around the bottom edge of the front and back.
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