Home  >  Bernat® Bamboo Natural Tank Top


Bernat® Bamboo Natural Tank Top
enlargeenlarge

Bernat® Bamboo Natural Tank Top


Stay cool this summer in a Bernat® Bamboo Natural Blends tank top. This top offers a sleeveless design with a V neck which keeps it easy to make. The pattern is available in a variety of sizes so you can find the perfect fit!

Designed by Bernat® Design Team
  
Project #:
25627
  
 
 Crafting Time:
4 hours
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
 Crafters Rating:
  Review this project
  Add to My Michaels
  Printer friendly version
  Email to friend
 
  • Bernat® Bamboo #92011 Wicker (60g/2.1oz):
  • Sizes/# of balls:
    XS/S: 6 balls
    M: 7 balls
    L: 8 balls
    XL: 9 balls
    2/3XL: 11 balls
    4/5XL: 12 balls
  • Crochet Hook: size 8mm (U.S. L or 11) or size needed to obtain gauge

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
     Sizes
See chart at left.
 
     Gauge
10 dc and 5 rows = 4-inches [10 cm].
 
     Note
These instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus [ ]. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
 
     BACK & FRONT (make alike)
Body: Ch 43.
 
     Row 1: (RS). 1 tr in 11th ch from hook (counts as 1 tr, 3 ch and 1 tr). (Ch 3. Miss next 3 ch. 1 tr in next ch) 3 times. (Ch 3. Miss next 3 ch. 1 dc in next ch) 5 times. Turn.
 
     Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. Ch 3. (Miss next 3 ch. 1 sc in next st. Ch 3) 8 times. Miss next 3 ch. 1 sc in next ch. Turn.
 
     Row 3: Ch 7 (counts as tr and ch 3). (1 tr in next sc. Ch 3. Miss next 3 ch) 4 times. (1 dc in next sc. Ch 3. Miss next 3 ch) 4 times. 1 dc in last sc. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 12 [14-16-17-21-24] times more. Do not turn at end of last row.
 
     Bodice: Turn work sideways and proceed as follows:
 
     Row 1: (RS). Ch 3 (counts as dc). *2 dc around post of next dc. Ch 1. Rep from * to last dc. 2 dc around post of last dc. 1 dc in first ch of foundation ch. Turn. 43 [49-55-58-70-79] sts.
 
     Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each dc and ch-1 sp across. Turn.
 
     Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 1. Miss next dc.

 
     Rep from * to last 3 dc. 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Turn.
 
     Row 4: As 2nd row.
 
     Row 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc across. Turn.
 
     Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each sc across.
 
     Rep 5th and 6th rows of pat 3 (3-4-4-5-5) times more. Fasten off.
 
     Shape Armholes
Row 1: (RS). Miss first 4 [4-5-6-10-13] dc. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – Sc2tog made. 1 sc in each dc to last 6 [6-7-8-12-15] dc. Sc2tog over next 2 dc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 33 [39-43-44-48-51] sts.
 
     Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – Dc2tog made. 1 dc in each st to last 3 sts. Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
 
     Row 3: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 sc in each st to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
 
     Sizes M, L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Rep last 2 rows [1-1-1-2-2] time(s) more. [33-37-38-40-43] sts.
 
     All sizes: Work 5 [3-5-5-5-5] rows even in pat.
 
     Shape Neck
Row 1: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 7 [7-8-9-10-11] dc. Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Turn (neck edge). Leave rem sts unworked.
 
     Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc in each sc to end of row.
 
     Row 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
 
     Row 4: As 2nd row. 5 [5-6-7-8-9] sts.

 
     Cont even in pat until armhole measures 7½-inches [8-8½-8½-8½-9] or 19cm [20.5-21.5-21.5-21.5-23]. Fasten off.
 
     With RS of work facing, miss center 11 [15-17-16-16-17] sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 1. Sc2tog over this st and next st. 1 sc in each st to end of row.
 
     Turn. 8 [8-9-10-11-12] sts.
 
     Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each st to last 3 sts. Dc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
 
     Row 3: Ch 1. Sc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
 
     Row 4: As 2nd row. 5 [5-6-7-8-9] sts.
 
     Cont even in pat until armhole measures 7½-inches [8-8½-8½-8½-9] or 19cm [20.5-21.5-21.5-21.5-23]. Fasten off.
 
     Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
 
     Neck Edging: Sew shoulder seams.

 
     With RS of work facing, join yarn with sl st at left shoulder seam. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
 
     Armhole Edging: Sew side seams.

 
     With RS of work facing, Join yarn with sl st at side seam. Ch 1. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around armhole edge. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
 
     ABBREVIATIONS
ch = Chain
dc = Double crochet
rem = Remaining
RS = Right side
sc = Single crochet
sl st = Slip stitch
st(s) = Stitch(es)
tog = Together
tr = Treble crochet
Tip:

Make in a variety of colors to match all of your shorts and skirts.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
  Add to My Michaels   Printer friendly version   Email to friend   Rate this project   More like this project