Crochet Breezy Textured Lace Tank Top Free Pattern

Crochet Breezy Textured Lace Tank Top

Materials:

• DK weight cotton yarn (approx. 300 yards)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Gauge: 14 stitches x 10 rows = 4" in lace pattern

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sp = space
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern Instructions:

Body

1. Start by making a foundation chain of 78 ch.
2. Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * across. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), *sc in next sp, ch 4; repeat from * across ending with dc in last dc. Turn.
4. Row 3: ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 2, dc in next sc; repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the piece measures 18 inches from the beginning.

Adjustment for Armholes

1. Continue to the next row with armhole shaping by skipping 12 stitches at the beginning of the next row.
2. Work as before for 8 rows; add scalloped edge: *sc in next sp, ch 3, sc in same sp; repeat from * across. Turn.

Finish

1. Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Repeat for second side.
3. Sew sides together at armholes and sides, leaving a gap for the underarm.

Straps

1. For straps, ch 45, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
3. Attach straps to each side of the top about 5 inches from the edge.

Enjoy your new breezy crochet tank top!