You are going to love the crochet granny square tank top, especially if you like crocheting granny squares and granny square clothes.
It’s a lovely crochet tank top with a fake button row, meaning the buttons are there just as decoration and the top doesn’t open in the front.
Using the flower granny square, it’s such a great sleeveless crochet top for summer.
Let’s dive into the crochet pattern details for this free crochet pattern.
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How To Crochet The Granny Square Tank Top
The granny square tank top is crocheted as separate flower granny squares that is then flat slip stitch joined into a rectangle.
Then you will crochet the bottom and top edge, before continuing to crochet the fake button row.
Finally the straps are crocheted, and then you’ll sew the straps to the main piece as well as the buttons.
The stitches used includes crocheting into the back loop only.
Yarn For The Granny Square Tank Top
For this granny square tank top crochet pattern the suggested yarn is Hobbii – Friends Cotton 8/8, it’s a 3 light cotton yarn that comes in many different colors.
You can of course substitute to other yarns & even try experimenting with different weights of yarn and crochet hook to something you have in your yarn stash.
A Great Summer Granny Square Pattern
If you love crocheting granny squares, then this crochet granny square top is just what you need.
You can swap out the flower granny square with other granny squares for a personal twist. Then mix and match the colors to make it fit your style.
It’s for sure a great summer crochet pattern using cotton yarn.
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The Granny Square Tank Top Crochet Pattern Summary
The Granny Square Tank Top crochet pattern is a great women’s garment for summer. With sizes XS to 5XL you’ll find a size that fits you.
Featuring a floral granny square, this crochet top for sure gives off a summer vibe. However you can easily swap it for the granny square pattern you prefer.
Grab your crochet hook and yarn and start crocheting your granny square tank top today.
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Materials Needed For The Granny Square Tank Top
Crochet Hook
Size 6 mm / US: J – 10 / UK: 4
Hook I used: Symphonie Rose Crochet Hooks from Knitpro
Yarn
Yarn used:
Hobbii – Friends Cotton 8/8 in color CA – 24 sunflower, CB – 03 oatmilk, CC – 114 sage and CD – 114 misty green.
How much yarn needed for the Granny Square Tank Top:
- Color A (CA): 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) 2 (2) 2 skeins
- Color B (CB): 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 skeins
- Color C (CC): 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 (5) 6 (6) 7 skeins
- Color D (CD): 3 (4) 4 (5) 5 (6) 6 (7) 7 skeins
Yarn characteristics:
- 3 Light Yarn
- 100 % Cotton
Other Materials Needed
- Needle, find one here
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
- 7 Buttons
Gauge
Each square measure:
12 x 12 cm / 4.7 x 4.7 inches
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 9 sizes, where the different sizes is given in parenthesis like this: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Size & Measurements”.
- At the end of each row, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
Sizes and Measurements
| Bust/Waist/Hip Cirfumference | Body Length | |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 76 cm / 29.9 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| S | 88 cm / 34.6 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| M | 100 cm / 39.4 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| L | 112 cm / 44.1 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| XL | 124 cm / 48.8 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| 2XL | 136 cm / 53.5 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| 3XL* | 148 cm / 58.3 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| 4XL* | 160 cm / 63 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
| 5XL* | 172 cm / 67.7 inches | 48 cm /18.9 inches |
*Note: The 3 largest sizes are a bit large in size, so consider going down 1 size if you see the measurements works better for you.
Size Adjustments
- Adjust circumference:
- Add or reduce the number of granny squares widthwise to adjust circumference or:
- Adjust how narrow or wide the button row is by reducing/adding the number of rows you crochet.
- Adjust body lenght:
- Add or reduce the number of granny squares lengthwise.
- Adjust strap length:
- Add or reduce the number of stitches you chain at the beginning of the strap instructions.
Abbreviations
- BL = crochet through the back loop only
- BLsc = back loop single crochet
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain space – open space made by chain(s)
- ch-2-sp = chain space made with 2 chains
- ch-3-sp = chain space made with 3 chains
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sk = skip(ped)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Stitches Used In The Crochet Pattern
For this crochet pattern you will need to know these crochet stitches; chains, double crochet, back loop single crochet and slip stitch.
You will also need to crochet a bobble:
Bobble: *yarn over, pull up a loop from next st, yarn over and pull through 2 loops*, repeat from *to* 2 times (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
Techniques Used In The Crochet Pattern
To crochet the granny squares together you will use the flat slip stitch join technique.
You will also need to know how to crochet through the back loop only.
Granny Square Tank Top Pattern Instructions
Flower Granny Squares
Make 24 (28) 32 (36) 40 (44) 48 (52) 56 granny squares total following the instructions below. If you want a full photo tutorial, see the Flower Granny Square Tutorial.
Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.
Round 1: dc 15 times into 3rd ch from hook (base ch), sl st in 1st st (=16 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 2: Make slipknot. *bobble 1 in next 2 st, ch 1, bobble in the next 2 st, ch 2*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in first st (=28 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 3: Make slipknot. *bobble 1 in next ch-2-sp, ch 3, bobble 1 in same ch-2-sp, ch 2, bobble 1 in next ch 1-sp, ch 2*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=40 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 4: Make slipknot. *dc 4 in next ch-3-sp, ch 2, dc 4 in same ch-3-sp, [ch 1, dc 4 in next ch-2-sp] twice, ch 1*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=84 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Assembly
- Fasten threads and weave in ends on all granny squares.
- Flat slip stitch join the granny squares into a 6×4 (7×4) 8×4 (9×4) 10×4 (11×4) 12×4 (13×4) 14×4 rectangle.
Bottom Edge
Crochet along one of the longest sides with the right side of the granny squares facing.
Make slip knot. BLsc 1 in each stitch across bottom edge, 21 stitches per square (=126 (147) 168 (189) 210 (231) 252 (273) 294 st).
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Top Edge
Crochet along the other long side with the right side of the granny squares facing.
Make slip knot. BLsc 1 in each stitch across top edge, 21 stitches per square (=126 (147) 168 (189) 210 (231) 252 (273) 294 st).
Do not fasten off.
Fake Button Edge
Continue directly onto the short edge from the from top edge.
Tip: Place stitch marker on first stitch made to know where to end second row more easily.
Row 1: BLsc 1 in each stitch, 21 stitches per square, turn (=84 st).
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sl st 1 in BL of each st, turn (=84 st).
Row 3-7: Repeat row 1 and 2 until you have crocheted 7 rows, ending with a repeat of row 1.
Do not cut yarn, continue directly to flat slip stitch join the short edges together.
Then fasten off and cut yarn.
Straps
Make 2.
Ch 52 st.
Row 1: Sc in second stitch from hook and in each st across, turn (=51 st).
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sl st 1 in BL of each st, turn (=51 st).
Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st) BLsc 1 in each stitch, turn (=51 st).
Row 4-7: Repeat row 2 and 3 every other row.
Fasten off and cut yarn.
Finishing
- Sew 7 buttons evenly onto the fake button row.
- Lay the granny squares tube flat and place the straps evenly on each side, then sew it to the back and front.
- Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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