The Cyprus Tank Top is a classic tank top with a V-neckline and V-back detail. It uses a very simple stitch called the wattle stitch. This stitch is a perfect “next step” stitch for confident beginners because it only uses single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and chain (ch). The top is made out of two identical panels that have very simple shaping. The garment is designed to have a slightly deeper V-shape to help differentiate it from sweater vests, but it is very easy to raise the neckline if desired. Simply make the body section longer and shorten the shoulder sections. The beauty of this design is that you can customize it to your preferences with stripes, multicolor yarn, adding a scalloped edge, adding a ribbed detail to the bottom edge, adding a sc edging in a contrast color or sewing on crocheted appliques…the possibilities are basically endless! And because of the way the sizing system works, you can also use any yarn weight between #2-4.

Please note, if you are a confident beginner I strongly suggest reading through all of the provided information in the pattern and watching the bolded tutorials linked in the helpful links section for the easiest time following this pattern.

How does the sizing work? This pattern uses a sizing system that is very similar to made-to-measure patterns. You input your gauge swatch measurement and bust measurement into the simple formula that only uses basic division and multiplication to find your correct size. This allows you to customize your tank top by using almost any combination of number 2, 3 or 4 weight yarn and gauge measurement that you would like. This pattern is designed to fit adult women with a 30 in -60 in (76 cm -152.5 cm) bust, but because of using whatever gauge measurement you would like it can really fit almost any size if you use the right yarn weight.

Materials

• 4.5 mm crochet hook or the size specified on the yarn label.
• 200-500 grams / 7-17.5 oz of sport (#2), dk (#3) or worsted (#4) weight yarn. Wool, cotton or acrylic are the recommended fiber types. Because the size you make is calculated based on your gauge, I can’t give exact yarn estimates for each size. I suggest looking at the example gallery included in the pattern for a better idea of how much yarn you will need for your top.
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

TERMS OF USE
This pattern is strictly for personal use.
Copying, distributing or commercial use of any kind of this pattern or any parts of this pattern is prohibited.
Making a Youtube video showing the process of crocheting this pattern is allowed, provided there is proper credit to me as the designer and a link to where the pattern can be purchased in the description of the video. However, you may not share any of the contents of the pattern (sizing details, colorwork charts etc). If you are unsure if a Youtube video follows the terms of use you can always contact me and ask.

Always credit me as the designer regardless of the platform you are on.
Always credit me as the designer if you are sharing pictures or videos of the final product. I only have an Instagram account so if you are on another platform please put ‘Designer: made_by_gracexo on Instagram’ in your caption. Why?

1. I love seeing your beautiful work and want to share it to my Instagram stories! Tagging me (on Instagram) makes sure that I can see your project.
2. Giving credit to the designer is a form of respect for their work and the hundreds of hours it took to create the design, write the pattern, then revise and finalize the pattern so it is the polished version you see today. Paying for the pattern does not mean you should treat the design as your own.

Selling anything you make using this pattern or any part of this pattern is not allowed.

TESTERS:
A huge shoutout to everyone on the testing team! They provided so much helpful feedback that allowed me to create the version of the pattern that you see today. This pattern release truly would not have been possible without their help! If you want to see more of the amazing pieces that they’ve made, be sure to check out their Instagram accounts!
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