Easy Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern

If you’re on the hunt for a breezy, stylish, and totally beginner-friendly crochet project, you’ve come to the right place. This Easy Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern is perfect for warm days, relaxed weekends, or layering with your favorite pieces. With simple stitches, lightweight yarn, and fun color changes, it’s a great way to dip into garment-making without feeling overwhelmed. This Easy Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern is just that… easy! It’s a rectangle with two straps added. No shaping, no increasing or decreasing. Just a simple 1 row repeat! Whether you’re new to crochet or just want a chill project, this tank top is sure to be your new go-to. Let’s grab our hooks and dive in!

Choosing Your Yarn

Let’s talk yarn! I used Capra DK from WeCrochet. Capra DK from WeCrochet is a luxurious blend of merino wool and cashmere, offering a super soft, lightweight feel that’s perfect for garments and accessories. With its smooth texture, beautiful drape, and subtle sheen, Capra DK adds a touch of elegance to any project. Plus, it comes in a gorgeous range of sophisticated colors—ideal for creating handmade garments you’ll love to wear.

Luxury & Soft Feel Substitutes (Similar Fiber Content)

1. Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber: 55% Merino Wool, 33% Microfiber, 12% Cashmere
   • Notes: Soft, luxurious, with great stitch definition.
2. Rowan Alpaca Soft DK
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber: 70% Virgin Wool, 30% Alpaca
   • Notes: Smooth and warm with excellent drape.
3. The Fibre Co. Acadia (held double)
   • Weight: Sport (held double = DK)
   • Fiber: 60% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk
   • Notes: Slightly textured, natural luxury feel.

Affordable / Accessible Substitutes

4. Knit Picks Swish DK
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
   • Notes: Soft, washable, and budget-friendly with good drape.
5. Paintbox Yarns Simply DK
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber: 100% Acrylic
   • Notes: Affordable, wide color range, not as soft as wool/cashmere but easy-care.
6. Stylecraft Special DK
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber: 100% Acrylic
   • Notes: Great for everyday wear or allergy-friendly options.

Natural Fiber Substitutes (No Cashmere, Still Soft)

7. WeCrochet Cotlin
   • Weight: DK
   • Fiber:  70% Tanguis Cotton, 30% Linen
   • Notes: Cool and lightweight.
8. Malabrigo Arroyo
   • Weight: Sport (light DK feel)
   • Fiber: 100% Superwash Merino Wool
   • Notes: Hand-dyed, gorgeous tones, slightly finer but can be substituted with a gauge check.

The Moss Stitch

The moss stitch, also known as the linen or granite stitch, is a beautifully textured crochet stitch that’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. It’s created by alternating single crochet stitches and chain spaces, resulting in a dense yet flexible fabric with a woven, modern look. The moss stitch lies flat, doesn’t curl, and works wonderfully for everything from scarves and blankets to garments and home decor. Even better, this look is created with just a 1 row repeat!

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Easy Striped Tank Top Crochet Pattern

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Materials
WeCrochet Capra in Magnolia Heather & Loganberry Heather (2 of each color for S/M, 3 for L/XL, 4 for 2X/3X)
H/5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
stitch marker

Level
advanced beginner

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 1 counts as sc

· This top is made by making two of the same panel and sewing them together. Both panels are worked from the bottom up.

· The linen stitch (used the this pattern) tightens as it’s worked up. The chain will be longer than the suggested finished width, but will tighten as it goes.

· This top is a cropped length. Easily add or remove rows before starting the straps to adjust the length.

· Alternate colors every 2 rows for the stripes. Do no fasten off each time, carry the yarn up the side.

· Gauge (stitch used in pattern): 10 sc x 20 rows = 4″ x 4″

Sizes:
(S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc) the 36 is for S, 46 is M, 56 is L, 66 is XL, 76 is 2X, 86 is 3X.

This top is very close fit with negative ease.

Approx Finished Size:
Bust: S (29”) M (33”) L (37”) XL (41”) 2X (45”) 3X (49”)
Length (from top of strap): S (18”) M (18.75”) L (19.5”) XL (20.25”) 2X (21”) 3X (21.75”)
Size Small pictured. I am 5’0” with 34” bust

EASY STRIPED TANK TOP CROCHET PATTERN

FRONT AND BACK (make 2)

ch (72, 92, 112) (132, 152, 172) (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc)

Row 2 – (62, 64, 66) (68, 70, 72): ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across, sc in turning ch-space ((36, 46, 56) (66, 76, 86) sc)

Or until desired length.

Fasten off.

STRAPS

Join yarn in the ch-1 space approx (3.5”, 4”, 4.5”) (5”, 5.5”, 6”) from the right. (or wherever you’d like the straps to be)

Row 1: ch 2, skip 1 stitch, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space, * repeat from * to * 2 more times (5 sc)

Row 2 – (27, 29, 31) (33, 35, 37): ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across, sc in turning ch-space (5 sc)

Or until desired strap length.

Fasten off. Leave an end for sewing.

Turn over so the strap is on the left. Join yarn in the ch-1 approx. (3.5”, 4”, 4.5”) (5”, 5.5”, 6”)  space from the right and repeat strap pattern.

SEWING

Lay the front on top of the back. Sew the shoulder straps together with a whip stitch using the long ends. Use the long ends to sew up the sides with a whip stitch. Weave in all the ends. Turn right side out.

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