Sunshine and Lace Crochet Tank Top for Adults Free Pattern

Why you’ll love the Sunshine and Lace Tank Top Pattern

If you enjoy crocheting garments, this pattern will be a treat. The Sunshine and Lace Tank is worked in one piece, which means no complicated shaping and minimal seaming. It’s easy to follow and comes together quickly, making it a satisfying project whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift. The stitchwork is simple yet eye-catching, and the open lace gives it a lovely texture and breathability.

How to Where it

This crochet tank is incredibly versatile. Wear it as a standalone top on warm days, or layer it over a bandeau or bralette for a trendy, laid-back look. It also works beautifully as a shell under lightweight cardigans or denim jackets. If you’re heading to the beach, you’ll love throwing it over your swimsuit for an instant handmade cover-up.

About the Sizes

The adult version of the Sunshine and Lace Tank includes sizes XS through 3X, making it an inclusive pattern that fits a variety of body types. The relaxed fit flatters without clinging, while the length is easy to adjust depending on your preference. Want it cropped? Just work fewer rows. Prefer a tunic length? Keep going until it’s just right! There are also child sizes available!

What Crochet Stitches do I need to know?

The Sunshine and Lace Tank features Open Shells, Picots, and Foundation Double Crochet, which are made up of basic stitches like single crochet and chains.

What is an Open Shell stitch?

A shell stitch is when multiple double crochets are worked all in the same space, which creates a solid stitch. An open shell is when chain spaces are added to make it a lacy stitch. With the open shell stitch you work a double crochet, then a chain 1, another double crochet, chain 1, and then finish with a double crochet in the space indicated in the pattern.

What is a Picot stitch?

Picot is defined as “a small loop or series of small loops of twisted thread in lace or embroidery, typically decorating the border of a fabric”. Crochet Picots can be worked in a few ways, all which create a small loop or point to use as either it’s own stitch or a decorative accent. In this case, the Picot will be worked by placing a single crochet, then a chain 3, then single crochet again all in the same space as indicated in the pattern.

About the Yarn

This crochet tank top is worked using a lighter worsted weight cotton yarn, specifically Red Heart Creme de la Creme. Unfortunately this yarn is now discontinued, but you can find other options, such as Lion Brand Pima Cotton, on Yarn Sub.

The Crochet Pattern

Keep reading for a list of what you need to make this stitch, including the stitch pattern instructions!

Materials

Light Worsted Weight (#4)

• Grey (A) (3,3.5,4,4.5,5.5,6,6.5)oz
• White (B) (3,3.5,4,4.5,5.5,6,6.5)oz
• Sunshine (C)(4,4,5,5.5,6,7,7)oz

K/10.5/6.50mm Crochet Hook

Measuring Tape

Stitch Markers

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

14 Fdc = 4”

4 main stitch rows = 2”

Sizes

Women’s (Bust):

XS (28-30”)[71-76cm]

S (32-34”)[81-86cm]

M (36-38”)[91.5-96.5]

L (40-42”)[101.5-106.5cm]

XL (44-46”)[111.5-117cm]

2X (48-50”)[122-127cm]

3X (52-54”)[132-137cm]

Stitch Guide

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

Fdc = Foundation double crochet

Open Shell = See Special Stitches

Picot = See Special Stitches

sc = single crochet

sk = skip

sl st = slip stitch

trc = treble crochet

YO = yarn over

Skill Level

Easy – Intermediate

Written in U.S. Terms

Notes

• This top is worked from the bottom – up.
• The instructions are for size XS with changes for larger sizes in parenthesis.
• Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless otherwise indicated.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• There are three finishing options with tutorial photos at the end of the pattern.
• Top shown was made using Red Heart Crème de la Crème in #0001 White, #0400 Grey, and #0200 Sunshine.
  
  

Special Stitches

Open Shell = (dc, *ch 1, dc* 2X) in space indicated

Picot = (sc, ch 3, sc) in space indicated

Instructions

With A,

Row 1:  Fdc 98(112,126,140,154,168,182)

With B,

Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in 1^st st, sk 2, open shell, sk 2, *sc, ch 3, sc, sk 2, open shell, sk 2* across, sc in last st, turn

Row 3:  Ch 5, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3, *dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3* across, trc in last st, turn

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in trc, open shell in ch sp of picot, *picot in top of dc, open shell in ch sp of picot* across, sc in 3^rd st of ch-5, turn

Row 5: Ch 5, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3, *dc in ch sp of picot, ch 3, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3* across, trc in last st, turn

With A,

Rows 6-9: Repeat rows 4 & 5

With B,

Rows 10-13: Repeat rows 4 & 5

With A,

Rows 14-17: Repeat rows 4 & 5

With B,

Rows 18-21: Repeat rows 4 & 5; at the end of row 21, sl st to the other side to join panels, turn

With C,

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in trc, open shell in ch sp of picot, *picot in top of dc, open shell in ch sp of picot* across, sc in 3^rd st of ch-5, sl st to join, turn

Row 23: Ch 5, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3, *dc in ch sp of picot, ch 3, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3* across, trc in last st, sl st to join, turn

**This top is measured for average height; to meet at the waist. To make the shirt slightly longer, repeat rows 22-23 as needed/desired.

Lay shirt flat, so the slit is on one side; mark the middle st (ch-3 of picot) of opposite side (as show in photo below) & continue:

Row 24: Ch 1, sc in trc, *open shell in ch sp of picot, picot in top of dc* across to marked picot; sc in 1^st sc of picot (do not work in chain sp), turn <Front Panel Started>

Row 25: Ch 5, *dc in ch sp of picot, ch 3, picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3* across, trc in last st, turn

Rows 26-36(36,38,40,40,42,44): Repeat rows 24 & 25; Last row will be a row 24 repeat

Row 37(37,39,41,41,43,45): Ch 6, *dc in ch sp of picot, ch 4 sc in middle dc of open shell, ch 4* across, trc in last st. Fasten.

BACK PANEL

With C,

Row 1: Attach yarn to unworked sc of marked picot, sc in same sp, *picot in top of dc, open shell in ch sp of picot* across, sc in 3^rd st of ch-5, turn

Row 2: Ch 5, *picot in middle dc of open shell, ch 3, *dc in ch sp of picot, ch 3* across, trc in last st, turn

Rows 3-13(13,15,17,17,19,21): Repeat rows 1 & 2; Last row will be a row 1 repeat.

Row 14(14,16,18,18,20,22): Ch 6, *sc in middle dc of open shell, ch 4, dc in ch sp of picot, ch 4* across, trc in last st. Fasten.

TIE

With C,

Ch 125(125,130,135,135,140,145). Fasten.

Finishing

• Sew shoulder together, starting from the arm side and working 3”(4”,4.5”,5”,5.5”,6”,6.5”) over. Repeat on the other side.
• Hide all strings.
• Weave tie through ch 5 sps ONLY of side slit, like lacing a shoe. See photos below for options.

Option 1 (Down Arrow):

Starting at the top of the slit, thread the tie through two adjacent ch-5 sps; make sure tails are even  length.

*Bring one tail diagonally down to opposite side and thread through from the back side.

*Continue weaving the tail through to the bottom and then repeat with other tail.

*Tie into a bow at the bottom.

Option 2 (Up Arrow):

Starting at the top of the slit, thread the tie through two adjacent ch-5 sps; make sure tails are even length.
*Bring one tail diagonally down to opposite side and thread through from the front side.
*Continue weaving the tail through to the bottom and weave the tail from the back side through the last ch space and then repeat with other tail. Repeat with other tail.

*Tie into a bow at the bottom

Option 3 (Wave):

Starting at top of slit, thread the tie through two adjacent ch-5 sps; make sure tails are even length. Bring one tail straight down and thread through from the ch-5 sp below it.

* Cross over diagonally and thread through the top ch-5 sp, through the back side of next stripe. Bring tail straight down and thread through the ch-5 sp below it.
* Continuing weaving tail through to the bottom and then repeat with other tail.

* Tie in a bow at the bottom.

And that’s how you make the Sunshine and Lace Crochet Tank Top!