Cactus and Lace Designs presents a beginner-friendly crochet top pattern that will make you really stand out! The Rebel Tank is an open-back piece with tie lace, scoop neckline, and gorgeous bobble texture. Wear it with your favorite jeans or shorts to turn heads all season. If you’re looking for a wonderful outfit to put on to the beach, this crochet tank top is the one.
Can I Make the Rebel Tank Crochet Pattern?
Beginners should feel free to put this beautiful tank top crochet pattern on their list because it requires nothing but basic skills. While working up this garment, you will practice two different stitches: extended single crochet and bobble stitch. The first one is used to create a dense fabric, while the latter one creates textured bobble accents.
Yarn and Hook Recommendations
The Rebel Tank is made of DK yarn, which produces soft, lightweight fabric with a nice drape. A great option is Lion Brand Coboo (51% cotton, 49% bamboo), but any other yarn with cotton or semi-cotton fiber content would work fantastically for this pattern too.
The designer chose a modern shade of dusty pink that is easy to harmonize with other shades and multiple types of outfits. You should also pick a 5.5 mm crochet hook to obtain the required gauge.
Do I Need to Sew Any Pieces Together?
This crochet open back tank top is built from two separate panels – front and back. You will work both parts from the bottom up and then seam them together using the mattress stitch. For sewing, prepare a yarn needle and a few stitch markers to indicate spots for the armholes.
How Much Yarn Do I Need for This Crochet Tank Top?
The amount of yarn required to complete this crochet tank top depends on your size. The pattern offers instructions for 7 sizes, including XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, and 3X. You will need approx. 400-450 yards of DK-weight yarn for the smallest size, 550-600 yards for the medium size, and 850-900 yards for the largest size.
