Crochet Vintage Granny Square Tank Top Free Pattern

Materials:

• Medium weight cotton yarn in cream, red, blue, green, yellow, and orange
• Crochet hook size H/5.0mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

One granny square = 4x4 inches.

Instructions:

Granny Square Pattern:

1. Round 1: With chosen color, ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc into ring, ch 1. *3 dc into ring, ch 1* repeat 3 times. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. [4 clusters]
2. Round 2: Sl st into next ch-1 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 1. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into next ch-1 space, ch 1* repeat around, join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off. Change color. [8 clusters]
3. Round 3: Sl st into any ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space, ch 1. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.

Assembly:

1. Make 30 squares following the granny square pattern with your chosen color combination.
2. Arrange squares in a 5x6 grid, ensuring balanced color distribution.
3. Use the cream yarn to sew squares together with a whip stitch or slip stitch, forming the front and back panels (5x3 each).
4. Sew panels together at the sides, leaving space for the armholes.
5. Stitch two rows of squares together for the straps and attach them securely to the front and back panels.

Edging:

With cream yarn, work sc evenly around the neckline, armholes, and bottom edge for a neat finish. Fasten off and weave in all ends.