Layering Tank Top: Free Crochet Pattern XS – 5XL

When looking for layering pieces I can incorporate into my wardrobe year-round, a cool, flowy, crocheted tank top is near the top of the list! Make a lightweight, crocheted tank top using this free Layering Tank Top crochet pattern ranging in sizes XS through 5XL!

Layering Tank Top Pattern

You can wear this tank top ANY day of the week and with just about any number of layers. This pattern is roomy and has plenty of air flow, meaning that it is comfortable to wear even during the warmest summer months. It also pairs perfectly with a button up, or flannel, and a pair of jeans and boots for fall! I can’t think of a better tank for layering.

For this tank top pattern I used Dilly Dally from WeCrochet. This is a new yarn that is a 70% Pima Cotton, 20% Bamboo, 10% Hemp blend. That fiber combination makes for excellent drape and breathability.

Other great yarn options include CotLin, Lion Brand’s Coboo, Premier’s Cotton Sprout, or check out the size 3 yarns on the Virtual Yarn Aisle!

All the layers! It just looks better the more you add to it. Ready to make one? Let’s grab our supplies!

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Materials:

Dilly Dally yarn (cotton blend/size 3)
-approx (550, 650, 750, 875, 1100, 1225, 1350, 1500, 1650) yards

Crochet hook in size 3mm or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge: 19 sts x 11 rows in 4” square using Double Crochet

Sizing: (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

Odd numbered rows are RS.

Beginning chain does not count as a stitch (unless otherwise noted).

First st = last st of previous round

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Abbreviations:

Ch: Chain
Fdc: Foundation Double Crochet
Sk: Skip
Dc: Double Crochet
St(s): Stitch(es)
Dc2tog: Double Crochet Two Together
Sp: Space
Slst: Slip Stitch

Pattern:

Round 1: Fdc-(152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304), alternately you could ch-(154, 172, 192, 212, 230, 250, 268, 288, 306), dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each to end. Join to first st made to form a circle without twisting. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Round 2: Ch-2 (does not count), turn, dc in each st around. Join to top of first st made. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Round 3: Ch-2 , turn, dc in first st, ch-1, sk-1 st, * dc in next, ch-1, sk-1 st * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first st. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Round 4: Ch-2 , turn, * dc around ch-sp, dc in next st * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first st. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Round 5: Ch-3 (counts as a ch-1), turn, sk-first st, dc in next, * ch-1, sk-1 st, dc in next * repeat between * * around. Join to 2nd ch in beg ch. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Round 6: Ch-2 , turn, * dc in next st, dc around ch-sp * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first st. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Rounds 7 through (18, 22, 22, 22, 26, 26, 26, 30, 30): repeat rounds 3, 4, 5, 6

Rounds (19, 23, 23, 23, 27, 27, 27, 31, 31) through (33, 35, 37, 39, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53): Ch-2, turn, dc in each st around. Join to top of first st. (152, 170, 190, 210, 228, 248, 266, 286, 304)

Front:

Where still attached…

Row (34, 36, 38, 40, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54): turn, sl st in (7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19) sts (these will not count in the stitch count for this row), ch-2, dc2tog using same as ch and next st, dc in next (59, 65, 72, 79, 85, 92, 99, 106, 112) sts, dc2tog. (61, 67, 74, 81, 87, 94, 101, 108, 114)

Rows (35, 37, 39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55) through (38, 40, 42, 44, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with (53, 59, 66, 73, 79, 86, 93, 100, 106) sts)

Front Left (as worn):

Row (39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc in (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, dc2tog. (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)

Rows (40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) through (43, 46, 49, 51, 57, 59, 62, 65, 68): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15) sts)

Rows (44, 47, 50, 52, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69) through (53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 77, 79, 83): Ch-2, turn, dc in each st across. (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15)

Fasten off leaving long enough tail for seaming.

Front Right (as worn):

Leave (15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 34, 36) sts unworked and join in the next st.

Row (39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59): Ch-2, dc2tog using same as ch and next st, dc in (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, dc2tog. (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)

Rows (40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) through (43, 46, 49, 51, 57, 59, 62, 65, 68): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15) sts)

Rows (44, 47, 50, 52, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69) through (53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 77, 79, 83): Ch-2, turn, dc in each st across. (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15)

Fasten off leaving long enough tail for seaming.

Back:

Looking at the OUTSIDE and leaving (13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 36) sts unworked, join in the next st…

Row (34, 36, 38, 40, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54): Ch-2, dc2tog using same as ch and next st, dc in next (59, 65, 72, 79, 85, 92, 99, 106, 112) sts, dc2tog. (61, 67, 74, 81, 87, 94, 101, 108, 114)

Rows (35, 37, 39, 41, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55) through (38, 40, 42, 44, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with (53, 59, 66, 73, 79, 86, 93, 100, 106) sts)

Back Right (as worn):

Row (39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc in (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, dc2tog. (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)

Rows (40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) through (43, 46, 49, 51, 57, 59, 62, 65, 68): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15) sts)

Rows (44, 47, 50, 52, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69) through (53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 77, 79, 83): Ch-2, turn, dc in each st across. (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15)

Fasten off leaving long enough tail for seaming.

Back Left (as worn):

Leave (15, 17, 20, 23, 25, 28, 31, 34, 36) sts unworked and join in the next st…

Row (39, 41, 43, 45, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59): Ch-2, dc2tog, dc in (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, dc2tog. (17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33)

Rows (40, 42, 44, 46, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60) through (43, 46, 49, 51, 57, 59, 62, 65, 68): Ch-2, turn, dc2tog, dc across until two sts remain, dc2tog. (ending with 9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15 sts)

Rows (44, 47, 50, 52, 58, 60, 63, 66, 69) through (53, 55, 59, 63, 69, 73, 77, 79, 83): Ch-2, turn, dc in each st across. (9, 9, 9, 11, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15)

Fasten off leaving long enough tail for seaming.

Finishing:

Attach at base of armhole and sc around entire opening. Do the same for the other armhole and the neck opening.

Fasten off using Invisible Join and weave in all ends.

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