Crochet Vibrant Pink Striped Summer Tank Top Free Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in three shades of pink (light, medium, dark)
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Gauge

14 dc and 8 rows = 4 inches

Instructions

Body

1. With light pink yarn, ch 74 (for size S; adjust in multiples of 2 for different sizes), join in the round with a sl st, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around, join with sl st to top of ch-2. (74 dc)
3. Change to medium pink yarn.
4. Round 2-3: Repeat Round 1. (74 dc)
5. Change to dark pink yarn.
6. Round 4-5: Repeat Round 1. (74 dc)
7. Change to light pink yarn.
8. Continue alternating every 2 rounds in color sequence: light, medium, dark.
9. Repeat rounds until the piece measures 14 inches from starting chain or desired length.

Straps

• Join medium pink yarn at the top edge of the piece (where you want the first strap to start), leaving enough space to evenly distribute straps.
• Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 2 sts, turn. (3 sc)
• Row 2-40: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn if you need a strap length of about 10 inches; adjust row count for longer or shorter straps.
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
• Repeat for the second strap on the same side, and then both straps on the opposite side.

Finishing

• Use the tapestry needle to sew the straps to the opposite ends on the back.
• Weave in all ends.

Enjoy your vibrant pink striped tank top!