Pretty Lacey Tank Top | Free Crochet Pattern | Lilith Tank Top

The Lilith Tank Top will become your favorite top for summer! Simple in design, this sweet tank top is feminine and effortless to style. Lightweight and drapes, this free crochet pattern is available in sizes XS-4X.

Ever since I released the Lilith Cardigan, I’ve been wanting to add more designs to this collection. It’s such sweet stitch pattern that creates a feminine, timeless look. Especially with the right yarn, hook size, and tension, this stitch pattern creates the most perfect drape.

With such a beautiful stitch pattern, I wanted to keep the rest of the design simplistic. With a flattering square neck, and scalloped edge, this tank top is a great layering piece. I’m personally excited to see how I can style this tank top as a transitional piece into fall:)

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Yarn

Approximately 395(440, 485, 495, 555, 615, 675, 735) yards / 120(133, 146, 159, 166, 181, 196, 211) of DK weight (#3) yarn

For the sample I used Rico Design Lazy Hazy Summer in Olive

Hook

US G/4.00mm

US H/5.00mm

Notions

Tapestry needle
Stitch markers

Notes

The pattern is worked in standard US crochet terms.
This tank top consists of two pieces, the front and back panels. Both are worked flat, top down. The pieces are then seamed together.
With 8 different sizes and different numbers throughout the pattern for each size, I recommend going through the pattern and highlighting your size’s number, to help eliminate confusion.
Stitch Count Note: If you need to further adjust the amount of stitches in a row for your desired fit, the stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 6 sts + 2 (for example for the foundation ch that would be 18 ch + 2 ch)
You can easily adjust the length of the tank top by adding or subtracting the amount of rows worked at the body (detailed in pattern).
The model is wearing a size medium
I’m a left handed crocheter, so all the photos are worked from a left-handed perspective, right-handed crocheters simply work in the opposite direction!

sizing

The sizes are written in the following manner in the pattern.

XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3X, 4X)

Tank Top Length: 14(14, 16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 18.5, 19, 19) inches

Tank Top Bust: 27 (31, 35, 39, 44, 48, 52, 57) inches

Actual Bust: 28–30(32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58) inches

Armhole Depth: 7(7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9.5, 9.5) inches

Abbreviations

St: Stitch

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

gauge

13 rows of 20 sts(follow the instructions below) = 4 inches

With G hook, ch 32

Row 1: Work 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, in the next ch work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st* repeat from the * to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc* repeat from the * to the end of the row. Into the last sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc. *Skip the dc and into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc* repeat from the * to the end of the row. To end the row, work the last sc into the third ch. Turn.

Repeat rows 2-3 for a total of 15 rows or until you meet gauge.

If you’re gauge is off, I recommend either going up or down a hook size, depending on whether your gauge is too big or too small. However, if changing the hook size effects your desired fabric, I would recommend either going up or down a size in the pattern (again, dependent on whether your gauge was too big or small)

Pattern

Back Panel

With G hook, begin by ch 14(14, 14, 14, 20, 20, 20, 20)

Row 1: Work 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, in the next ch work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st* repeat from the * to the end of the row. (13, 13, 13, 13, 19, 19, 19, 19). Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc* Repeat from * to the last st of the row. Then work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc into the last st. (13, 13, 13, 13, 19, 19, 19, 19), Turn.

Repeat rows 2-3 for a total of 4(4, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8) rows. Cut yarn and set the strip aside.

Repeat the same steps above to create another strip for the other back shoulder. But work a total of 5(5, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) rows. Do NOT fasten off, we will now be joining the two back shoulders together.

Ch 35(35, 35, 47, 47, 59, 59, 71). When joining to the first strip, sc into the top of the last dc. Continue the stitch pattern across the other panel for a total of 61(61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts.

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, dc 1], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from * to the last sc. Then work the last sc [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. (61, 61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc. *Skip the dc and into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from* to the last sc. Then, work the last sc into the third ch (61, 61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 13(13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 19, 19) rows starting at the beginning of the increases. You should be ending on Row 1 of the repeat.

Now begin the increases for the body.

Ch 7(13, 19, 19, 19, 19, 25, 25)

Row 1: Work 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, in the next ch work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st*. Repeat the pattern to end of row.

Before turning to begin the next row, work the increases on the other side by chaining Ch 9(15, 21, 21, 21, 21, 27, 27). Turn.

Row 2: Work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st. *skip 2 sts, into the next st work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st*. Repeat from the * across, following the st pattern to end of row. You now have (73, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133, 145, 157) sts. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc. *Skip the dc and into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from the * to last sc. Then, work the last sc into the third ch (73, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133, 145, 157) sts. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc* Repeat from the * to the last sc. Into the last sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. (73, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133, 145, 157) sts. Turn.

Repeat Rows 3-4 for a total of 26(26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28, 28) rows or until you reach the desired length. Fasten off.

Front Panel

With G hook, begin by ch 14(14, 14, 14, 20, 20, 20, 20)

Row 1: Work 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, in the next ch work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st* Repeat from the * to the end. (13, 13, 13, 13, 19, 19, 19, 19), turn.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc* Repeat from the * to last sc. Then, work the last sc [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. (13, 13, 13, 13, 19, 19, 19, 19), turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc. *Skip the dc and into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from * to the last sc. Then, work the last sc into the third ch. (13, 13, 13, 13, 19, 19, 19, 19), turn.

Repeat Rows 2-3 for a total of 12(12, 14, 14, 16, 16, 16, 16) rows. Cut yarn and set the strip aside.

Repeat the same steps above to create another strip for the other front shoulder. But work a total of 13(13, 15, 15, 17, 17, 17, 17) rows. Do NOT fasten off, we will now be joining the two back shoulders together.

Ch 35(35, 35, 47, 47, 59, 59, 71). To join to the other strip, sc into the top of the last dc. Continue the stitch pattern across the other panel for a total of 61(61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts.

Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from * to the last sc. Then, work into the last sc [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. (61, 61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first dc. *Skip the dc and into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc*. Repeat from * to last sc. Then, work the last sc into the third ch. (61, 61, 61, 73, 85, 97, 97, 109) sts, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-2 for a total of 5(5, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 9) rows starting at the beginning of the increases.

Ch 7(13, 19, 19, 19, 19, 25, 25)

Row 1: Work 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, in the next ch work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st*. Repeat the pattern to end of row.

Before turning to begin the next row, work the increases on the other side by chaining 9(15, 21, 21, 21, 21, 27, 27). Turn.

Row 2: Work 1 dc in the 4th ch from hook, skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st. *skip 2 sts, into the next st work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 2 sts, 1 sc in next st*. Repeat from * across, following the stitch pattern to end or row (73, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133, 145, 157) sts. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 1 dc into first sc, skip 1 dc and work 1 sc into the next dc, *skip 1 dc, into the sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc], skip 1 dc, work 1 sc into the next dc* repeat from the * to the end of the row. Into the last sc work [1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc]. (73, 85, 97, 109, 121, 133, 145, 157) sts. Turn.

Repeat rows 3-4 for a total of 26(26, 26, 26, 28, 28, 28, 28) rows or until you reach desired length. Fasten off.

Assembly

Block the front and back panels.

Seaming

Lay the front panel on top of the back panel with the right sides facing each other. Seam along the lines.

Border

Work all borders with the H hook.

Attach at the underarm and evenly sc around the armhole. Fasten off and repeat for the other armhole. Attach yarn at the back of the neck and evenly sc around the neckline for a clean finish.

For the bottom hem, attach yarn at the side seam. Ch 1 and work 1 sc into the same seam. skip over the first dc and work {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc] into the middle dc of the cluster. Skip the next dc, and work 1 sc into the sc st. Repeat from * until you reach the beginning of round. Sl st into the first sc and fasten off. Weave in loose ends.