Crochet Elegant Lacy Summer Tank Top Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Lacy Summer Tank Top Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Light worsted weight yarn in cream color (approx. 2 skeins)
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• sp = space
• st = stitch

Gauge:

4" x 4" square = 16 dc x 8 rows

Finished Size:

Small/Medium (Bust: 37", Length: 20")

Instructions:

Front and Back Panels (make 2):

1. Ch 70.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (68 dc)
3. Rows 2-10: Ch 2 (does not count as dc), dc in each st across. Turn.
4. Row 11 (Start Lace Pattern): Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2), *sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2; repeat from * across. Dc in last st. Turn.
5. Row 12: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.
6. Rows 13-16: Repeat Rows 11 and 12.
7. Row 17-24: Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn.

Assembly:

1. Place front and back panels together, align side seams. Sew side seams using slip stitch or preferred joining method, leaving 6” on each side for armholes.

Straps (make 2):

1. Ch 30.
2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each ch across. Fasten off.

Attach straps to front and back panels securely. Weave in all ends using tapestry needle.

Edging:

1. With right side facing, join yarn to bottom edge of top. Work a row of sc around entire hem and neckline for a clean finish.

Block lightly to shape.

Congratulations, your elegant lacy summer tank top is complete!