For the Love of Tulips Tank

Introducing the ultimate crochet yoke: a collar so beautifully textured and intricate, you’ll have people wondering whether it’s indeed made with yarn and a hook, or if it’s literally sculpted.

Featuring the signature plump tulip flowers from my Tulips Crochet Collection—my own interpretation of a crochet tulip stitch, the color possibilities for this crochet tank top are endless! Dress it up with a skirt for date night, or dress it down with a pair of jeans for a casual get-together—this tank will make you feel special wherever you go

The For the Love of Tulips Tank is constructed from the top down, allowing you to check the fit as you go. You’ll start with the circular yoke, then move to the short rows and finally you’ll work the body in turned rounds. The back neck is raised so the top sits nicely on your shoulders and back. Lastly, a slip stitch edging is added around the armholes for that perfect finish.

Using a small hook, the fabric is dense and not at all see through, allowing you to wear this with or without a bra on hot summer days! You can also throw this tank on top of a white shirt for a classy and chic outfit to wear to the office.

The printable PDF pattern has you covered with step-by-step instructions from start to finish, with tutorial photos to help you pass the more intricate sections. The clear instructions presented in an easy-to-follow layout leave absolutely no guesswork for you. Once the yoke is done, the level of concentration required drops and you’ll be able to work this up while binging your favorite show!

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 31 (35, 39, 43.25, 47.25) (51.25, 55.5, 59, 63.5) inches or 78.5 (89, 99.25, 109.75, 120) (130.25, 140.75, 149.75, 161.5) cm

The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.

This top is designed to be worn with up to 2 inches or 5 cm of positive ease around the bust. Measure around the fullest part of your bust and add up to 2 inches or 5 cm to this measurement, depending on your desired amount of positive ease, and choose a size that is closest to this number. If you’re in between sizes, size down.

All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced

MATERIALS
 • Yarn: Any sport weight yarn you can meet gauge with, in 3 colors
Main color yardage: 1075 (1225, 1325, 1450, 1575) (1875, 2050, 2200, 2375) yds or 985 (1120, 1210, 1325, 1440) (1715, 1875, 2010, 2170) m
Contrasting colors yardage: approx. 65 yds or 60 m of each contrast color
 • Hooks: 2.5 mm hook for the yoke and 3.5 mm hook for the body, or sizes needed to obtain gauge.
 • Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, 8 stitch markers

Check out more photos, yarn substitution ideas, as well as the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers on the blog post.

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?
No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
After completing the payment, check your inbox for an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern. You will need a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

PATTERN SUPPORT
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