You can now get my trendy Bahama Breeze crochet tank top pattern free in women’s sizes extra small to plus sizes. Even confident beginners can learn how to crochet a simple, sleeveless summer vest for ladies with my free and easy crochet pattern.
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Quick Info Card
Yarn: Fingering weight 1 yarn
Supplies: 4.5 mm (G) hook, stitch markers, scissors, needle for ends
Difficulty: Easy
Highlights: 9 ladies sizes: XS – 5XL
About The Free crochet tank top pattern
My Bahama Breeze crochet tank top pattern is a free clothing project you’ll love, it’s simple, easy, and perfect for summer!
This trendy, sleeveless vest is cute and comfortable, made to fit women in extra small to plus size (XS – 5XL).
If you’re a confident beginner, I’ll show you exactly how to make your own stylish crochet tank top with easy step-by-step instructions. I can’t wait to see what you create!
How to Crochet a simple tank top
My Bahama Breeze crochet tank top pattern is free to view online, and it shows you how to make a simple, easy summer vest using fingering weight yarn and a 4.5mm (G) crochet hook.
I’ll guide confident beginners through step-by-step instructions to create this sleeveless top for women in easily adjustable sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
You can learn how to make a cute, trendy tank top that fits from extra small to plus size with my free crochet pattern.
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Bahama Breeze Tank Top: Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern Information:
Supplies:
- Fingering Weight Yarn, shown in Hand Dyed, Weight (1) Fingering, 100% Cotton Yarn, 437 yds / 100 g per hank (Two strands held together)
- US G / 4.5 mm crochet hook (or size to obtain gauge)
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Needle for weaving in ends
Finished Size:
| Size | Bust | Length | Yardage |
| XS | 32″ | 21″ | 750 |
| S | 36″ | 21″ | 800 |
| M | 40″ | 22.5″ | 900 |
| L | 44″ | 22.5″ | 1000 |
| XL | 48″ | 23″ | 1100 |
| 2XL | 52″ | 23″ | 1200 |
| 3XL | 56″ | 24″ | 1350 |
| 4XL | 60″ | 24″ | 1450 |
| 5XL | 64″ | 24″ | 1550 |
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch(s): chain(s)
- dc: double crochet
- Fdc: Foundation double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- pm: place marker
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitches
Gauge:
14 Rows and 17 sts = 4” (10 cm)
Skill level:
Notes:
- Pattern is written in US terminology.
- Pattern is worked in two panels from the bottom up in turned rows.
- Pattern is easily customized for your desired length and fit.
- XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pattern: Bahama Breeze Tank Top
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Body Panel (Make 2)
Row 1: FDC 69 (77, 85, 95, 103) (111, 119, 129, 137) [or ch 71 (79, 87, 97, 105) (113, 121, 131, 139), dc in 3nd ch and across]. (69 (77, 85, 95, 103) (111, 119, 129, 137) sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as a dc here and throughout), turn, dc across.
Rows 4 – 59 (59, 61, 61, 63) (63, 65, 65, 65): Repeat Rows 2 & 3
Decorative top edge
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * to last st, sc. (35 (39, 43, 48, 52) (56, 60, 65, 69) sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1; rep from * to * across, to last st, sc. (36 (40, 44, 49, 53) (57, 61, 66, 70) sts)
Rows 4 – 13 (13, 13, 13, 13) (17, 17, 17, 17): repeat rows 61 & 62
Shoulder Straps
Sizes XS (S, M)
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, hdc 12 (14, 16). (12 (14, 16) sts)
Rows 2 – 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc across.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in.
Count 12 (14, 16) sts from the opposite edge and rep Rows 1 – 4 for second shoulder.
Sizes (L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Working into each st and ch-1 sp, sl st in first (4, 6) (8, 12, 16, 18) sts
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc (18, 18) (20, 20, 20, 22). (18, 18) (20, 20, 20, 22)
Rows 2 – 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc across.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Fasten off leaving a tail to weave in.
Count (22, 24) (28, 32, 36, 40) sts from the opposite edge, attach yarn and rep Rows 1 – 4 for second shoulder leaving last (4, 6) (8, 12, 16, 18) sts unworked.
Assembly
Lay both panels so that the shoulder straps line up at the top. Using a mattress stitch attach the front and back panels together across the top of the shoulders.
Line up sides of panels so the vertical lines of the sc and hdc sts are lined up on front and back. Secure with stitch markers or clips to hold in place.
Using a tape measure, measure from the top of the shoulder strap down 6 (6.25, 6.5, 7, 7.25) (7.5, 8, 8.5, 8.75)” / 16 (16, 16.5, 17.5, 18.5) (19, 20, 21.5, 22) cm and pm to mark bottom of armhole. Remove any markers between this marker and the top of shoulder. Armhole depth can be adjusted to your desired fit.
Seam side panel from bottom edge to the armhole marker. Fasten off and leave a long tail. Repeat for second side. Before weaving in ends, try on piece and make sure you like the fit of the armholes. If top is comfortable, weave in ends. (Reminder, blocking your garment will give a little extra room).
Finishing the Armhole
Attach yarn in the seam at the base of the armhole with a sl st. ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc to join. Fasten off. Rep for second sleeve.
Bottom Edge
To create a split hem, we will work a few rows across the bottom edge of both the front panel and the back panel.
Attach yarn in first st at edge of front panel with a sl st.
Row 1: Ch1, hdc across. (69 (77, 85, 95, 103) (111, 119, 129, 137) sts)
Row 2: Rep Row 1
Rep Row 2 to desired length. Fasten off.
Rep for back panel. If desired, you can make the back panel slightly longer than the front panel.
Weave in all ends and block, and enjoy your beautiful top!
