The Coral Sands Ribbed Tank: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Striped Summer Top

Introducing the Coral Sands Ribbed Tank

Dive into summer with this unique crochet tank top, featuring alternating stripes of soft pink and cream in a textured ribbed stitch. The relaxed fit and delicate scalloped hem make it a breezy, elegant staple for warm days. This free pattern is designed for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters alike, offering a satisfying project that results in a beautiful, handmade garment you'll reach for all season long.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo (a cotton/bamboo blend) in 2 colors: Main Color (MC) - 'Blush' (light pink), 3 skeins; Contrast Color (CC) - 'Alabaster' (cream), 2 skeins. Or any DK weight cotton blend yarn.
• Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle, stitch markers

Gauge & Sizing

• Gauge: 16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet rib stitch (worked in back loop only)
• Sizes: S (M, L, XL)
• Finished Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46) inches
• Length: 18 (19, 20, 21) inches

Stitches Used

• ch (chain)
• sc (single crochet)
• hdc (half double crochet)
• sl st (slip stitch)
• BLO (back loop only)
• hdc2tog (half double crochet 2 together – decrease)

Pattern Notes

• The tank is worked flat in two panels (front and back) from bottom up, then seamed at the shoulders and sides.
• The ribbed texture is achieved by working hdc in the BLO.
• Stripe pattern: 2 rows MC, 2 rows CC.
• Chain 2 at the beginning of each row counts as the first hdc.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Back Panel

Foundation: With MC, chain 70 (78, 86, 94).

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (68, 76, 84, 92 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in BLO of each st across. Turn.

Row 3 (CC): Ch 2, hdc in BLO of each st across. Turn.

Row 4 (CC): Repeat Row 2.

Row 5 (MC): Repeat Row 2.

Continue in stripe pattern (2 rows MC, 2 rows CC) until piece measures 12 (12.5, 13, 13.5) inches from start, ending with a CC row.

Armhole Shaping

Next row (MC): Sl st across first 6 (8, 10, 12) sts, ch 2, hdc in BLO across until 6 (8, 10, 12) sts remain. Turn. (56, 60, 64, 68 sts)

Continue in stripe pattern for 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5) more inches, ending with a CC row.

Shoulder Shaping

Next row (MC): Ch 2, hdc in BLO across first 16 (18, 20, 22) sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Work 2 more rows even on these 16 (18, 20, 22) sts. Fasten off.

Skip center 24 (24, 24, 24) sts for neck. Join MC to next st, ch 2, hdc in BLO across last 16 (18, 20, 22) sts. Work 2 more rows even. Fasten off.

Front Panel

Work same as back until armhole shaping is complete. Then continue for 3 (3.5, 4, 4.5) inches after armhole shaping.

Neckline Shaping

Next row (MC): Ch 2, hdc in BLO across first 22 (24, 26, 28) sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.

Decrease row: Ch 2, hdc2tog (decrease) over next 2 sts, hdc in BLO across. (21, 23, 25, 27 sts)

Work even for 1 row.

Repeat decrease row once more. (20, 22, 24, 26 sts)

Work even until piece matches back shoulder length. Fasten off.

Skip center 12 (12, 12, 12) sts. Join MC to next st, ch 2, hdc in BLO across last 22 (24, 26, 28) sts. Repeat decreases symmetrically. Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew shoulder seams using mattress stitch. Sew side seams from bottom up to armhole openings.

Scalloped Edging (Neckline and Armholes)

Round 1: Join MC with sl st to any edge. Ch 1, sc evenly around. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

Bottom Hem Edging

Join CC with sl st to bottom edge. Ch 1, sc evenly across. Fasten off.

Weave in all ends. Block to finished measurements.

Your Coral Sands Ribbed Tank is now complete! Enjoy wearing this soft, summery, and minimalist top that showcases beautiful stitch detail and color contrast.