This pattern will be released and available for purchase on Friday, September 29th, 2023!

Overview
The Funfetti Crop Tank was inspired by my lifelong love of funfetti cake, and my complete adoration of how speckled yarns look in crochet stitches. This top is a cropped boxy tank that is light and perfect for summer, or layering in colder weather.

This is a simple stitch pattern, so let the yarn you choose shine! Create your own using speckled yarns, variegated yarn, solids, stripes, or even leftover bits and bobs. Reminiscent of my favorite dessert when crocheted in rainbow speckled colorways, it will make you feel like an absolute snack once you slip it on!

Construction
This cropped tank top is crocheted top-down by crocheting 2 panels separately, then seaming them together. A border and straps are added to the top of the front panel and the lace hem is added at the very end.

Sizes
(1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} 7, 8, 9 10
(XXS, XS, S) {M, L, 1X} 2X, 3X, 4X 5X to fit chest measurement of:
(24-26, 28-30, 32-34) {36-38, 40-42, 44-46} 48-50, 52-54, 56-58 60-62 inches
(61-66, 71-78, 81-86) {91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117} 122-127, 132-137, 142-147 152-158 centimeters

Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(28, 32, 36) {40, 44, 48} 52, 56, 60 64 in.
(71, 81, 91.5) {101.5, 111.5, 122} 132, 142, 152 162.6 cm

This tank top is designed with -2 to +2 inches / -5 to +5 centimeters of ease. My bust size is 38 inches. My “funfetti” sample (white with neon rainbow speckles) is a size 4, or 40”/101.5cm, and fits with 2 inches of positive ease. My gray and black sample is a size 3, or 36”/91.5cm, and fits with 2 inches of negative ease.

Note: Size 1 - XXS - 28 in./71cm has not been tested. If you would be willing to test this size and provide feedback in exchange for access to a free copy of the pattern, please contact me!

Hook & Gauge
3.25mm
22 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in HDC, worked flat & blocked
Use whatever size hook gets gauge!

Yarn
#1 Light Fingering - Fingering Weight Yarn
Below are the yarns from independent dyers that I love that do great “confetti” and speckled colorways! I’ve used yarn from the dyers listed for my samples, but as long as you get gauge and like the fabric, use whatever yarn you like that is accessible to you!
Lambwoman Knits Smooth Sock (463 yds / 100g) – 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
Northwoods Fibers Aspen Fingering (460 yds / 100g) – 75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon

Yardage Notes
Below are estimates of how many yards/meters you’ll need for the pattern as written for each size for both length options, based on a yarn with a similar fiber content (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon).

(351-386, 363-545, 373-564) {457-638, 576-766, 816-890} (860-990, 1104-1331, 1266-1310) 1249-1373 yards
-or-
(384-422, 396-596, 407-582) {499-698, 630-838, 892-973} (941-1083, 1208-1456, 1385-1434) 1366-1502 meters

Notions
1 - 2 Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Scissors

Skills Needed
Make a Slip Knot and Starting Chain,
Turning work in order to work flat
Skipping Stitches, Finishing Off
Stitches: Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch, Single Crochet 3 Together
Crocheting along edge
Seaming with Mattress Stitch
Weaving in ends
Washing & blocking a finished garment