Caribbean Tide Tank Top Crochet Pattern

Introducing the Caribbean Tide Tank Top, your new favourite summer staple that blends comfort, style, and versatility. This breezy design features a solid fabric of alternating single and double crochet stitches, offering full coverage while still feeling lightweight and breathable, perfect for sunny days and warm evenings.

The tank top includes comfortable straps that work well with a regular bra, making it a practical choice for everyday wear. Its cropped silhouette is finished with a cinched ribbed waistband, adding a flattering touch of shape and polish to the overall fit.

Crafted with Comfy Fingering Weight yarn from WeCrochet, this top is soft, cool, and ideal for warmer temperatures. It’s worked flat in two identical panels and seamed together for a simple, beginner-friendly construction. Whether you’re heading out or lounging at home, this tank is easy to style and fun to wear.

A full step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through the project, making it a rewarding and accessible make for both confident beginners and experienced crocheters.

Crochet Tank Top Pattern

Tank tops are a summer staple, and with this easy crochet tank top pattern, you can make a stylish and modest version that’s uniquely yours. Designed for comfort and coverage, this handmade crochet top is perfect for warm weather layering. Whether you’re new to crochet or looking for a quick project, this beginner-friendly tank top pattern is a must-try for your summer wardrobe.

Caribbean Vacation Crochet Along

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Best Yarn for a Crochet Tank Top

When selecting the best yarn for a crochet tank top, comfort, drape, and breathability are key considerations. That’s why I love using a soft fingering weight yarn—it’s lightweight, breathable, and feels amazing against the skin, especially in warmer weather. For this pattern, I used a comfy fingering weight yarn that creates a beautiful fabric with just the right amount of stretch and flow. It’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to crochet a summer tank top that’s both stylish and comfortable to wear all day long.

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Size Chart & Yarn Requirements

Difficulty:

Intermediate, written in standard American terms.

Gauge For The Crochet Tank Top

Blocked: 10 sts and 8 rows (sc, dc pattern) equal to 2″ with 4mm hook

Ribbing: 16 sts and 12 rows equal to 2″ with 3mm hook

Additionally, I have included some yarn recommendations that I believe would serve as excellent alternatives.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Comfy Fingering Weight

Mandala String Yarn 350yds/100g

Farmhouse Cotton 360yds/100g

Hawthorne Fingering 357yds/100g

Stroll 231yds/50g

Sandscapes 328/100g

Before starting your project, it’s advisable to create a gauge swatch. This initial step ensures that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications, which is crucial when the recommended yarn is unavailable or when substituting yarn. Maintaining the correct gauge is essential for achieving the desired fit.

If you decide to change the weight of yarn used for the pattern, note that this may alter the finished size of the garment. If you can meet the gauge while still achieving a fabric with nice drape and flow, you can use the yarn without needing modifications to the pattern. However, if you cannot meet the gauge because the yarn works up significantly larger, you’ll need to figure out the necessary modifications to the pattern yourself or opt for a smaller size.

Adjusting your crochet hook size can help you meet the pattern’s required gauge, and trying a different hook style or brand may also make a difference. Keep in mind that not all Fingering Weight #1 yarns are the same; variations in thickness, drape, and softness can affect your project.

For your gauge swatch, I recommend crocheting sc/dc rows of the pattern over 25 stitches. After completing the swatch, block it thoroughly and measure your stitches at the center. If you find that you have too many stitches, consider using a larger hook size. Conversely, if you have too few stitches, switch to a smaller hook size. You can also lengthen stitches by gently pulling on them or tighten your tension to shorten them.

Crochet Hooks Required

3mm Crochet Hook

US G/6 (4mm)

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Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Pm – Place Marker

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches:

Dc2tog: Yo, insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo pull through the last 3 loops on the hook.

Sc2tog: Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 3 loops on the hook.

Crochet Tank Top Construction

The Caribbean Tide Tank Top is worked flat in two identical panels—one for the front and one for the back. Each panel is crocheted from the bottom up, beginning with a ribbed waistband that is cinched for a flattering fit. The body is then worked in a solid textured stitch pattern using a combination of double and single crochet stitches. Once both panels are complete, they are sewn together at the sides and straps. A unique crochet edging is worked around the neckline and armholes to give the top a clean, polished look.

Video for the Crochet Tank Top

In this video tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to crochet the Caribbean Tide Tank Top—a breezy summer staple with a flattering fit and full coverage. We’ll walk through the stitch pattern, shaping, seaming, and finishing details so you can confidently create your own stylish tank. Perfect for warm weather and easy to dress up or down! Video tutorial features the medium size.

https://youtu.be/ubWvJLBXmiU

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

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