{"id":75429,"date":"2023-07-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-crochet-a-casual-tank-top\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:47:23","slug":"how-to-crochet-a-casual-tank-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-crochet-a-casual-tank-top\/","title":{"rendered":"How to crochet a casual tank top"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In today\u2019s tutorial we’re going to learn how to crochet a casual tank top. The lines are very simple, with a light openwork pattern covering the garment and with a low finish where the perforations become more evident.<\/span><\/p>

This tank top is made with our yarn, enriched with lam\u00e8, Mademoiselle. This yarn is real gem that was created right here in our textile district. On the shop you will find all the colour variants available.<\/span><\/p>

Now, after choosing your preferred colour, you can begin working on the tank top. It will be perfect for any occasion where you wish to wear something casual but with a touch of glam.<\/span><\/p>

Tutorial: how to crochet a casual tank top<\/h2>

MATERIALS
<\/b><\/span>Mademoiselle yarn<\/a><\/b> col. Star 150 g \/ 5.3 oz<\/span>
Crochet hook n\u00b0 3 EU \/ D US<\/span><\/p>

GAUGE
<\/b><\/span>10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4″ x 4″
<\/span>22 <\/span>stitches<\/span> x 30 rows<\/span><\/p>

STITCHES USED
<\/b><\/span>Y stitch<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
load the yarn twice onto the hook and work into the stitch below. Pull the thread out and work two open double crochets. Proceed by working a double crochet and close. Load the yarn onto the hook and make a second double crochet, working the yarn at the end of the double crochet.<\/span><\/p>

SIZE<\/span><\/b>
M<\/span>
For size S and L, consider a 2 cm variation in width and length both in the underarm and in the neckline.<\/span><\/p>

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY<\/span> <\/b>
Intermediate<\/span><\/p>


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How to crochet the back of the casual tank top<\/h3>

Cast on 77 chain stitches.<\/span><\/p>

Row 1<\/span><\/b>: 74 double crochets<\/span>
row 2<\/span><\/b>: 3 double crochets and 1 chain, skip 1 double crochet from the previous row and repeat 1 double crochet and 1 chain <\/span>
row 3<\/span><\/b>: work in Y stitch, then work a double crochet in the upper centre and chain 1<\/span>
row 4<\/span><\/b>: repeat the instructions from row 2<\/span>
row 5<\/span><\/b>: repeat row 1<\/span>
row 6<\/span><\/b>: work in crossed double crochet, insert 1 chain in the space between one double crochet and the other.<\/span><\/p>

Alternate crocheting row 5 and row 6 for a total of 13 rows.<\/span><\/p>

For the opening of the sleeve, close 7 stitches on both sides and continue working, always decreasing for a total of 6 rows of crossed double crochet, 36 double crochets are left.<\/span><\/p>

<\/p>

How to make the front of the casual crochet tank top<\/h3>

Work as done on the back until you have 32 double crochets on 5 rows.<\/span><\/p>

The front neck opening will be one row lower than the back.<\/span><\/p>

For shoulder straps work:<\/span><\/p>

row 1<\/span><\/b>: 1 double crochet, 1 chain, 3 double crochet, 1 chain, 2 double crochet<\/span>
row 2<\/span><\/b>: 2 double crochets, 1 chain, 2 crossed double crochets, 1 chain, 2 double crochets.<\/span><\/p>

Alternate these 2 rows for a total of 5 crossed double crochets on the front and 4 on the back.<\/span><\/p>

Carry out these instruction also for the other shoulder strap.<\/span><\/p>


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Assembly and finishing of the casual tank top<\/h4>

The tank top is finished with single crochet for 2 rows on the armhole and neck, meanwhile only 1 row of single crochet is worked on the initial part.<\/span><\/p>

If you enjoyed making the casual tank top, then you may also be interested in how to make a crochet butterfly top with ruffles<\/a><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

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