The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is a free crochet pattern below that is designed as a made to measure, size inclusive and easy crochet pattern. It is designed and written specifically for beginners.
We love this tank! We love the vertical crochet and the wide V neck. We love the deconstructed edges and itโs easy, casual feel. Most of all, we love the drape.
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One of the reasons why The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is so special to us, is that we crocheted this as a personal project. We had this incredible yarn on our design shelf, that we knew would just hang in the most amazing way. We also felt we had a gap in our summer wardrobeโฆfor easy to wear, light and breezy, summer tanks.
We really wanted to combine the ease and comfort of The Campbell Everyday Crochet Sweater Top with the summery feel of The Sakura Summer Cotton Crochet Vest.
So after we crocheted it, we decided to photograph it and we put it up on our social media channels as a โpersonal projectโ. We received lots of requests to make the pattern available on our blog, so we crocheted another one in blue (and made it even more oversized because we love oversized)โฆ.but this time, we crocheted with the intention of writing an easy to follow pattern (which is different to crocheting for a personal project which is often pretty mindless in front of Netflix ha ha).
First we want to say that The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is an easy top to crochet. It really is very very simple and doesnโt really stray from the half double crochet. However, we do want to pre-warn you that there are some mathematical calculations that need to be done for the V neck slant. We admit we could have made it easier and just given you the stitch counts for graded sizing (XS, S, M, L, XL etc). However we really believe in made to measure crochet patterns (vs XS โ 5XL) as we believe every body is different โฆ AND if you are going to take the time to make your own clothing you may as well make it to fit your body dimensions perfectly. As a result, there is more math involved in this made to measure pattern. We promise to step you through all the calculations.
If you would like to crochet a very similar top with less math (and a lot easier), take a look at The Casey Draping Vertical Stitch Stripe Crochet Top.
One final note about this design! Please select a yarn that drapes and is on the lighter side. Our made to measure pattern can accommodate for different gauges, however this is a pattern where you do want to use a draping yarn. We offer some suggestions below in the section โCrochet Materialsโ. Once you have worked out your math and your yarn, itโs so much fun to crochet!! Crocheting vertically to create the V neck is so rewarding as you see the neckline take shape!!
So letโs get started on The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank!
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DESCRIPTION OF The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is a sleeveless top with a simple half double crochet stitch and simple edging. It features a V neck design with wider comfortable shoulder straps. The tank is crocheted in vertical rows and not horizontally side to side. There is a simple double crochet edge around the V neck and simple optional frill edging around the base.
We highly recommend you select a yarn that drapes well for this pattern.
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is a made to measure pattern, designed for beginners and super fast and easy to crochet.
CROCHET MEASUREMENT & SIZES
The pattern instructions for The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank are made to measure, based on your required measurements.
At Kiks + Jack Crochet, we love designing patterns that are made to measure rather than using fixed sizes (XS โ 5XL). This approach allows crocheters to create garments that fit their bodies just right, with the freedom to use any yarn and gauge they prefer. We understand, though, that taking measurements isnโt always practical or preferred, so weโve also included standard sizing guidelines for anyone who would like to use it.
To use this pattern you will need the following measurements and you should write them down for easy reference:
Finished length: Measure from your waistline (or where you would like the top to end) up to the top of your shoulder. We wanted our top to hit a little lower than the waistline.
Armpit to Centre of Chest Measurement: Measure from your armpit across to the centre of your chest. You can also use the standard sizing for chest/bust below and divide by 2. If you want it to be a little more oversized, you can add an inch to this measurement.
Armhole Depth Measurement: Measure from the top outside edge of the shoulder down to the armpit
Shoulder Strap Measurement: Measure how wide you would like the shoulder strap to be. We recommend using a thicker strap for this design. We measured from the edge of our shoulder to the start of our collar bone and added an inch for an oversized feel.
Width of 1 stitch and the width of 1 row: We show you how to calculate this in the section below โCrochet Gaugeโ.
If you would like to use standard sizing for the chest/bust โ then for XS (S, M , L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) use approximately 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) inches or 71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) centimetres.
If you would like to use standard sizing for armhole depth โ then use approximately 6-6.5 (6.5-7, 7-7.5, 7.5-8, 8-8.5, 8.5-9, 9-9.5, 9.5-10, 10-10.5) inches or 15.5-16.5 (16.5-17.5, 17.5-19, 19-20.5, 20.5-21.5, 21.5-23, 23-24, 24-25.5, 25.5-26.5) centimetres
Note: The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is designed as a classic fit with some positive ease.
CROCHET GAUGE for The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is a made to measure pattern and can accommodate for different gauges, however we suggest you select a yarn and hook that has a similar gauge to ours.
From your crochet gauge, you will need to calculate the width of 1 stitch and the width of 1 row. Crochet a swatch that is 4โณ x 4โณ (10cm x 10cm) using half double crochets. Count the number of stitches in your swatch horizontally and the number of rows vertically.
Width of 1 stitch = 4 inches divided by the number of stitches
Width of 1 row = 4 inches divided by the number of rows
Kiks + Jack Example:
Using our crochet gauge, this is how you will calculate it.
Using a 4mm hook (US 6), approximately 16 stitches and 14 rows of half double crochet in 4โณ x 4โณ (10 cm x 10 cm).
Width of 1 stitch = 4 inches/16 stitches = 0.25 inches approximately
Width of 1 row = 4 inches/14 rows = 0.3 inches approximately
CROCHET MATERIALS for The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
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Yarn brand: Truboo by Lion Brand Yarn. Weight 3/Light/Light Worsted. 100g per skein and 241 yards (or 220 metres). Approximately 2.2 skeins or 531 yards (or 484m) used for our garment (approximately XS) with a finished width of 16 inches and a finished length of 22 inches approximately.
Color used is Mushroom (note we found this colour to be much lighter than what is shown online)
We highly recommend you select a yarn that drapes well for this pattern.
Here are some other options that we think will work really well:
Coboo Yarn: we have provided an alternative to purchasing this yarn through the link
Alize Diva Silky Effect: super affordable and lots of colours
4 mm crochet hook (US size 6). 4 mm crochet hook and 3.5mm crochet hook. We use many different crochet hooks and if you are looking for some great budget friendly ergonomic crochet hooks try these from Amazon. It comes in a set and the grip and the shape is amazing for beginner crocheters. However our two favourites, slightly more pricey crochet hooks are clover crochet hooks and for this version we used the stunning Metal Furls Crochet Hooks. They have them in the most beautiful shades of pink blush, red, golden and silver in their streamline metal crochet hooks!
Measuring Tape. We use a super budget friendly measuring tape. Make sure it has cm and inches (not all patterns are written with both). We are always crocheting on the go so we like our tapes small and compact and we put one in our design area, one in our bag and one in our car. Retractable works best! We use these super cheap mini measuring tapes from Amazon.
Stitch Markers. We use these locking crochet stitch markers from Amazon and these stitch markers that do not lock. They are cheap and colourful.
Blocking Pins. You should buy more pins than you think you need. If you are going to take the time to block donโt skimp on the pins. We like T shaped stainless steel pins that donโt rust when they get wet. We love these blocking T pins from Amazon and the tin means the pins donโt fall out on the floor.
Yarn Needle. Buy blunt needles with large eyes for yarn. We use these Yarn Needles because we like the convenient bottle, they are budget friendly and we get lots of them!
Scissors. We love these thread snippers because they are cheap, we get two of them AND they come with a case (some donโt). Donโt carry these without the case! After you use thread snippers you wonโt want to snip with scissors.
CROCHET STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank uses US terminology.
ch = chain (With one loop on your hook, yarn over and pull through the loop)
hdc = half double crochet (Yarn over and insert hook into desired stitch. Yarn over and pull through the stitch. You now have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops)
sl st = slip stitch
tch = turning chain
st = stitch
sk = skip stitch
* = repeat the instructions following the * as directed
Note unless stated otherwise turning chains do not count as a stitch if there are 1 or 2 chains and the turning chain does count as a stitch if there are 3 or 4 chains.
SUMMARY OF CROCHET CONSTRUCTION
The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank is made by first crocheting a front panel and an identical back panel. The panels will be crocheted vertically (up and down rows) and not horizontally (side to side rows). We will crochet a shoulder strap, then start to crochet the V neck. First we will reduce stitches in each row to crochet the descending part of the V neck, then we will increase stitches in each row to crochet the ascending part of the V neck. We will finish off by crocheting the shoulder strap on the other side.
We will seam the two panels together to complete the tank top. We will crochet a large ribbed edge around the V neck and optional edging at the base and armholes.
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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS for The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
Crochet the Back Panel
Chain a length equal to your โFinished Length Measurementโ (not width) and count the number of chains at the same time. Take a note of the number of the chains. Turn.
Row 1: ch2, hdc in the 3rd st from the hook, hdc in each st across until the end. Turn
Row 2: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc in each st across until the end. Turn
Row 3: repeat row 2
Itโs a great time to perform an intuitive check. See if you are completely happy with the length of the top before you crochet any further. Hold it up against you after a few rows of crochet. Check if the length of the top still works for you. If not, we suggest you start again. Sometimes your yarn stretches out more or less than you expected and sometimes we just change our minds on desired fit!
We now have to do some math. As mentioned above, there is more math in this pattern compared to our other patterns. We will provide you the calculations with explanations so you can understand the construction of this top. Afterwards we will provide a summarized table of calculations if you would prefer to just follow a set of steps without the explanations.
If you really get stuck on the math, email us at [email protected] and we will try to help you out! Also if math is something you would prefer not to do, take a look at The Casey Draping Vertical Stitch Stripe Crochet Top. Itโs very similar with a lot less math.
Letโs start! Have all your measurements from above written down next to you along with a paper and pencil to write down your calculations:
For the entire top, you will be crocheting up and down (vertically). You will not be crocheting left to right (horizontally). To create the V neck slant you will start by crocheting shorter and shorter rows until you reach the bottom of the V neck. Then you will be crocheting longer and longer rows to create the other side of the V neck slant.
Step 1: Crochet the Shoulder Strap (and stop just before the top of the V neck Slant)
You have already crocheted 3 rows vertically on the left side of the top by repeating Row 2. Repeat Row 2 until the width of your panel is equal to you โShoulder Strap Measurementโ.
For example, Kiks + Jack full length is 22 inches and our strap is 5 inches. See the diagram below (not to scale and for illustrative purposes only)
Step 2: Calculate the Number of Rows in the V Neck Slant
You need to calculate how many rows it will take to crochet from the top of the V neck slant (where you currently are), to the bottom of the V neck slant.
First you will need to calculate โhow wide is your V neck slant?โ
Calculate โArmpit to Centre of Chest Measurementโ minus โStrap Width Measurementโ. (Remember if you want the top to be a little more oversized you can add an inch to your โArmpit to Centre of Chest Measurementโ).
In Kiks + Jackโs example it is 8 inches โ 5 inches = 3 inches. ie. the width of our V neck slant is 3 inches for our version. See the diagram below (not to scale and for illustrative purposes only)
Second you will need to calculate โhow many vertical rows make up the width of the slant?โ
Calculate โThe Width of the Slantโ divided by โWidth of 1 rowโ.
In Kiks + Jackโs example: 3 inches / 0.3 inches = 10 rows. So in Kiks + Jackโs example it will take us 10 rows to get us from the top of the V neck to the bottom of the V neck.
Here is a summary of Step 2 calculations:
| Step 2 Calculations | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| 1. What is your โShoulder Strap Measurementโ? | 5 inches. |
| 2. What is your โArmpit to Centre of Chest Measurementโ? | 8 inches |
| 3. Calculate the โWidth of the V Neck Slantโ = โArmpit to Centre of Chest Measurementโ minus โShoulder Strap Measurementโ | 8 inches โ 5 inches = 3 inches The width (not length) from the top of our V neck slant to the bottom of our V neck slant is 3 inches |
| 4. What is the width of 1 row in inches? (You calculated this up in gauge above) | 0.3 inches (rounded) |
| 5. Calculate how many rows do you need to crochet to create the V neck slant = โWidth of V Neck Slantโ divided by โWidth of 1 rowโ (round if necessary) | 3 inches divided by 0.3 inches 3/0.3 = 10 rows It will take us 10 rows to take us from the top of our V neck to the bottom of our V neck. |
Step 3: Calculate the Total Number of Stitches Reduced to create the V Neck Slant
To actually crochet the V neck slant we are reducing a certain number of stitches in every other row for a number of rows (in our version it is 10 rows).
First you will need to calculate โhow long is the V neck slantโ?
For this we are going to use our standard โArmhole Depth Measurementโ.
For Kiks + Jackโs version this is 7 inches. See the diagram below (not to scale and for illustrative purposes only)
Second you will need to calculate how many total stitches are in the length of your V neck slant? (In our version it is, โhow many stitches are in 7 inches?โ)
Calculate the โArmhole Depth Measurementโ divided by โLength of 1 stitchโ.
In Kiks + Jackโs version this is 7 inches/0.25 inches = 28 stitches. So Kiks + Jack has to reduce 28 stitches from the top of the V neck slant to the bottom of the V neck slant.
Here is a summary of Step 3 calculations:
| Step 3 Calculations | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| 6. What is your โArmhole Depth Measurementโ? | 7 inches |
| 7. What is the width of 1 stitch in inches? (You calculated this up in gauge above) | 0.25 inches |
| 8. Calculate how many total stitches you need to reduce to create the V neck slant = โArmhole Depth Measurement divided by โWidth of 1 stitchโ | 7 inches / 0.25 inches = 28 stitches in total |
Step 4: Calculate the Number of Stitches Reduced in each row to create the V Neck Slant
How many stitches do we need to reduce? We want to reduce the total stitches pretty evenly to create the slant.
Calculate the โtotal number of stitches in the length of the V neck slantโ divided by โtotal number of rows for the width of the slantโ.
In Kiks + Jackโs example it is 28 stitches/10 rows = 2.8 stitches. We round this up to 3 stitches. So for Kiks + Jackโs example we will reduce 3 stitches for 10 rows to create the V neck slant or similarly 6 stitches in every other row over 10 rows.
Here is a summary of Step 4 calculations:
| Step 4 Calculations | Kiks + Jack Crochet Example |
| 9. Calculate how many stitches per row you need to reduce to create the V neck slant (S) = โTotal Stitches to Create V Neck Slantโ divided by โTotal Rows to Create V Neck Slant (R)โ (Note round up and the V neck will be a little deeper than your armpit or round down and the V neck will be less deep than your armpit). | S = 28/10 = 2.8 stitches We will round up to 3 stitches per row. |
| 10. Instead of reducing S stitches in every row, calculate how many stitches you will reduce in every other row ie. โS x 2โ. | S = 3 stitches S x 2 = 6 stitches (we will reduce 6 stitches in every other row) |
To summarize, for KIks + Jackโs version we need to reduce 3 stitches per row (โSโ stitches) for 10 rows (โRโ rows) to create the V neck with a depth of 7.5 inches which is the same as reducing 6 stitches in every other row (โS x 2โ) over 10 rows.
Step 5: Crochet the V Neck Slanting Downwards (towards the tip)
We will now reduce stitches in every other vertical row to create the V neck slant downwards. In the first row you will reduce it by โS x 2โ stitches and in the second row you will crochet a regular half double crochet row that matches the height of first row.
In Kiks + Jackโs version we are reducing 6 stitches (S x 2) in every other row for 10 rows (R).
Remember we assume you are starting at the top of your top.
Row 1: sl st โS x 2โ stitches, sl st one more st, ch2, hdc in same st, hdc across the row (towards the bottom). Turn
In Kiks + Jackโs version, we slip stitch into the first 6 stitches, then we slip stitch one more stitch, chain 2, hdc into the same stitch and then hdc down the row towards the bottom. Turn.
Row 2: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row (towards the top) until the end. Turn
Tip: Place a stitch marker at the top to represent 2 rows. It will be very helpful in the next section when you match heights to corresponding rows.
Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 in that order until you have reached the bottom of your V neck slant ie. โRโ number of rows. At this point measure your total width and it should equal your โArmpit to Centre of Chest Measurementโ. Finish at the top and donโt fasten off.
Step 6: Crochet the V Neck Slanting Upwards (away from the tip)
Letโs start crocheting the V neck ascent. We will do this by crocheting chains on top of the vertical rows. This is opposite to the V neck descent where we made the vertical rows smaller by reducing the number of chains in the row.
Tip: Itโs important that your V neck slant upwards is roughly symmetrical to your V neck slant downwards. We like to keep folding our V neck in half to check that it is roughly symmetrical. We find that this intuitive check is the best way to ensure the V neck slant upwards is roughly symmetrical. Do not worry if the edges on your V neck are not super even. We will be crocheting an edge around the V neck edge.
Step 1: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row (towards the bottom) until the end. Turn. Ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row (towards the top) until the end. Do not turn. You will have crocheted 2 vertical rows and be at the top
Step 2: At the end of the row, ch โSx2โ stitches, plus ch 2 more. Turn. You should have a little tail sticking up on top of your row
In Kiks + Jack Crochetโs version, we chain 6 stitches + 2 more chains at the end of the row. We now have a tail of 8 chains sticking out on top of the row.
Step 3: hdc into the 3rd chain from the hook, hdc across the tail and continue across the row (towards the bottom). Turn. Ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc across the row (towards the top) until the end. Do not turn. You will have crocheted 2 vertical rows and be at the top
Tip: Fold over your top to check that the height of this row matches the height of the corresponding row on the other side. We like to use the stitch markers you placed in each row to guide you. You should always do this after steps 2-3. Simply put, you are trying to ensure the V neck slant is roughly symmetrical.
Repeat Step 2-3 for a total of โRโ rows and until the length of the V neck matches the other side.
Do not fasten off.
Step 7: Crochet the Second Shoulder Strap
You will now crochet regular full length rows until the second shoulder strap is equal to your first shoulder strap.
Step 1: ch2, hdc into 1st st, hdc across the row. Turn
Repeat Step 1 until the second shoulder strap is equal to your โShoulder Strap Measurementโ and your first shoulder strap. Once again we also like to use the intuitive method as a double check by folding our top in half to ensure the second strap matches the first strap.
Fasten off.
Crochet a Front Panel
Repeat all the instructions for the Back Panel to create an identical Front Panel.
Assembly and Finishing the Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank
Kiks + Jack Crochet highly recommends blocking your panels before assembly. We block our panels by pinning all the pieces on to an old yoga mat and manipulating the shape and edges so the front and back panel are similar. We then spray it with water focusing on the edges and ensuring it is well saturated. Do not remove the pins until the panels are completely dry.
Step 1: Seam the Front and Back Panel at the shoulder.
Place the front and back panels together with the right sides facing together. With a yarn needle, seam the two panels together across the shoulders starting from the edge and across the top.
Fasten off.
Step 2: Seam the Sides Together
Measure from the top at the shoulders and down the side, your โArmhole Depth Measurementโ + 1 inch and place a stitch marker through both panels. Do the same on the other side.
For example, our armhole depth measurement is equal to 7 inches so we measure 8 inches (7 + 1= 8 inches) from the top of the sweater down the side and place a stitch marker through both panels. This will be the bottom of the sleeve opening.
Kiks + Jack Crochet Tip: Try it on and see if you are comfortable with the arm opening. Adjust the stitch markers if necessary and make sure it is even on both sides.
Double check the panels are facing wrong side up (right sides together). With a yarn needle and matching yarn, seam the two panels together from the bottom up to the stitch markers on both sides.
Fasten off.
Crochet around the V Neckline
Attach yarn at the top of the V neck on the left side. We used very draping yarn and a hdc stitch around the neckline. If your yarn has less drape you may find single crochets work better. If you are using single crochets you should chain 1 instead of a chain 2 at the start of the round.
Round 1: ch2, hdc around the V neckline evenly, sl st to join
Tip: For Round 1, keep the stitches loose. It is more important that the hdc are evening out the V neck than the actual number of hdc stitches.
Round 2-3: ch2, hdc in 1st st, hdc around, sl st to join
Tip: We crocheted 3 rounds, however feel free to stop after 1-2 rounds, whatever looks best with your yarn!
Fasten off.
Crochet a Ruffle Edge around the Base
This is an optional small ruffle edge around the bottom of your tank top. We really like how it gave a raw deconstructed look (without it actually being raw). Another option is to follow the same edging you crocheted around the V neckline.
Row 1: ch 1, sc in the 1st st, sc evenly around the base of the tank top, sl st to join
Row 2: ch3, sc in 1st st, *ch3, sc in next st, rep from * until the end of the round, sl st to join.
Fasten off.
Crochet around the sides
You can crochet a single crochet around the armholes as an optional edge. We have tried this is in another version with a slightly smaller hook size and it gives it a neater edge. Once again if you prefer the slightly more raw deconstructed look you can leave this step out.
Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly around the armhole, sl st to join
Fasten off.
Finish & Celebrate The Quinn Fast Summer Crochet Tank Top
Weave in all your ends.
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