Blossom Stitch Summer Tank Crochet Pattern
As requested, the blossom stitch summer tank crochet pattern is now available in all sizes from XS to XL.
Originally the tank top was worked up in an acrylic yarn, but since I could no longer find the yarn in my local yarn shop, I reworked this up in a much nicer, cotton blend by Lion Brand Yarns called Shawl in a Ball. Not only is the cotton more suitable for the summer, but this yarn also has a beautiful drape that you will enjoy in any summer garment.
The yarn used here is a self-striping yarn, thus I omitted the edging for the neck, arms and bottom edging. Another variation seen here is that I omitted the side slit as well. However, I left the instructions for those who would prefer to add the edging and slits as originally posted.
Although shown in a comfortably snug fit, you can easily go up a few sizes to make it oversized. Thus it could be worn as a summer beach cover-up as well.
Blossom Stitch Summer Tank Crochet Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns – Shawl in a Ball (Medium Weight, #4; 61% Cotton, 34% Acrylic, 5% Other Fiber; 481yds/440m; 5.3oz./150g) Color: Lotus Blossom, 2, (2, 2, 2, 3) balls.
- Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00mm
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Measurements
- Gauge: 1″ over 1 st rep (sc, V-st)
- Finished Size: To fit bust 28, (32, 36, 40, 44). When laying flat is measures 16″, (18″, 20″, 22″, 24″) wide by 20.5″, (21″, 22″, 22.5″, 23″) long. Garment may stretch when worn.
The garment is shown in Small size on a small mannequin.
Abbreviations
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Dc = Double Crochet
- FO = Fasten Off
- Hk = Hook
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- Sp/Sps = Space/Spaces
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
- V-St = V Stitch
Special Stitch Instructions
- V-St: (dc, ch 1, dc) in designated chain or space.
Notes
- Size is given in X-Small. Small, Medium and Large are given in Parenthesis.
- Neckline: Some testers found the neckline to be too close to the neck. You can adjust this by decreasing the shoulder seam. Same thing for armhole, if it’s too small, simply reduce the side-seam.
- Blossom Stitch Tutorial
Pattern Instructions
Make 2
Leaving a 30″ tail, ch 66, (74, 82, 90, 98) or any multiple of 4 + 2.
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next ch, v-st in next ch, sk next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. Turn. [16, (18, 20, 22, 24) V-sts]
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 sp), (sc, ch 1) in first v-st, *(dc, ch 1) in next sc, (sc, ch 1) in next v-st; rep from * across to last sc, dc in last sc. Turn. (32, (36, 40, 44, 48) ch-1 sps)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *v-st in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from * across. Turn. [16, (18, 20, 22, 24) V-sts]
Rows 4-54, (56, 58, 60, 62): Rep rows 2-3 until you have reached a desired length making sure to end with row 2. FO leaving a 12″ tail.
Assembly
With RS facing together sew the shoulder seams 3.5″ (4″, 4.5″, 5″, 5.5″) on each side, leaving a 9″, (10″, 11″, 12″, 13″) opening for the neck. Shorten the shoulder seam for a larger neck opening.
Sew side seams leaving a 7″ (7.5″, 7.5″, 8″, 8.5″) opening for the arms. Shorten the side seam for larger armholes if desired. You can also leave an optional 2″-3″ slit at the bottom of the side seam.
Edging
Neck, Arm Openings and Bottom Edging: Join yarn (preferably along seam), ch 1, sc evenly around; join with sl st in first sc. FO.
Note: If you left a slit at the bottom you will need to work 3 sc into each bottom corner of the slit in order for it to lay flat.
Acrylic Material – Original
Shown below is the original. It is shown the XS on a Small mannequin. It is worked in the following material:
- Yarn: Loops and Threads Soft & Shiny 3, (3, 3, 4) 6oz/170g balls. Or use any similar (#4) yarn that meets the gauge.
- Crochet Hook: H/8-5.00mm
Tops
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Blossom Stitch Photo Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to make the blossom crochet stitch. It’s a combination of v-stitches, double crochets, single crochets, and chains.
Step 1
To get started, ch any multiple of 4 + 2 for the width.
Step 2
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook.
Skip the next chain.
Step 3
Double crochet into the next chain.
Step 4
Chain 1,
Step 5
Double crochet again into the same chain.
The first v-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) is now complete.
Step 6
Skip the next chain.
Step 7
Single crochet into the next chain.
Step 8
Repeat across: skip 1 chain, v-stitch in the next chain, skip 1 chain, single crochet into the next chain.
Step 9
Row 2 Chain 4. (Counts as first double crochet and chain 1 space.)
Step 10
Single crochet into first chain 1 space. Chain 1.
Step 11
Double crochet into next single crochet. Chain 1.
Step 12
Repeat steps 10 and 11 across to the last stitch.
Double crochet into the last stitch.
Step 13
Turn.
Chain 1, single crochet into the first stitch.
Alternatively, you can omit the single crochet and use the chain 1 as your first single crochet stitch.
Step 14
V-stitch into the next stitch.
Step 15
Single crochet into the next double crochet.
Step 16
Repeat Steps 14 and 15 across.
Then repeat from step 9 (rows 2 and 3) until you have the length that you want.
Blossom Stitch Video Tutorial
This video shows how to make the blossom stitch in rows as well as in rounds.
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Hello! I made this top and now I am interested in adding sleeves to it. I was wondering if you might know a sightly way to decrease this pattern stitch on rows as I go? I am crocheting the sleeves directly on the garment, and it looks good so far, but decreasing after the elbow to make a nice fit doesn’t look so good. I would appreciate any suggestions. I like the pattern a lot, but decided to adapt it to being a winter sweater, as it is too hot here to wear for the summer.
Hi Lydia, I would have to play around with it to give you an exact answer. I’ll try and find some time this weekend, but most likely it won’t be till next week that I can get back to you. :)
This looks beautiful!! I am looking forward to making it, also am interested in how you make sleeves for it, then I could make it a bit longer and wear it for the winter months, a win win, two shirts from one battery ;)
Sorry, I don’t have a pattern for the sleeves at this time.
Rhelena, I love this pattern! I changed the neckline to a v shape and it has turned out wonderfully! I’ll be posting pictures on Instagram as soon as I finish the edging. If you want I can send you the changes on the neckline so you can get them posted.
The next ones that I make I’m going to add cap sleeves to.
Thanks again!
Hi Christine, Thank you so much for the feedback. Yes, send the changes and I’ll be happy to post them. My email is rhelena@crochetncrafts.com. Thank you so much :)