This Summer Tank Top is a classic crochet vest, designed to fit with negative ease.
A quick and easy make, using the timeless moss stitch, it’s a garment that’s easy to wear on warm days and under layers on cooler days.

Please note that a free to read version of this pattern can also be found on the dora does blog (email required). This purchase is for an ad-free printable version.

Skills Used
Beginner / Improver - this is an ideal project for a beginner wanting to make their first garment or a more experienced crocheter wanting a quick and fun project
Stitches used: Chain, Single Crochet, Foundation Single Crochet (stitch explanation included in pattern with link to full tutorial) and Slip Stitch
A phot tutorial is included at the end of the pattern to give visual assistance with the neckline shaping and straps.

Sizing
The pattern is designed to fit with negative ease to fit bust sizes 76-158cm. The pattern is offered in 9 women’s sizes (though the design is gender neutral). Details of measurements are included in the measurements section and the schematic at the end of the pattern.

Materials
You will need approximately 370(415, 480, 515, 540, 615, 695, 740, 800)m / 407(457, 528, 567, 594, 677, 765, 814, 880)yds of heavy worsted weight or aran weight cotton yarn.
e and a 5.5mm crochet hook (or size needed to match gauge)

The yarn used in the beige and blue top is from the Lily Sugar n Cream Prints 100% cotton, 55g (2oz) ball = 86m , Shade: Denim blue prints (shade 00192).

The stripy version pictured in the photo tutorial was made with Drops Paris, 100% non-mercerised cotton, 50g ball = 75m in shades Baby Pink (shade 57), Red (shade 12) and C: Medium Pink (shade 33)

The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terms.

The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.