November 21, 2023
This crochet ruffle tank top is the spring top of your dreams! The delicate details of the ruffles and keyhole back, elevates this simplistic tank top to be a classic piece for your wardrobe. Using a sport weight cotton yarn, the Flora Ruffle Tank Top is lightweight and breezy – perfect for those warm summer days! This crochet pattern includes 7 sizes ranging from XS-3XL.
This crochet ruffle tank top uses basic crochet stitches, but the ruffle details and keyhole back is the perfect way to add feminine charm to this tank top! Not a fan of ruffles? No problem! The ruffles can easily be omitted for a great staple tank top for spring.
This crochet ruffle tank top is incredibly versatile and can be worn in an endless amount of ways. Pair with white jeans or a flowy skirt depending on your mood and events. My personal favorite way to wear this top is with linen shorts – the perfect combination of feminine and style. The possibilities are truly endless with this top!
This pattern is written by Grace at stitchberryblog.com
About Grace
Hello friends! I’m Grace, the homebody maker behind Stitchberry and lover of all things cozy. I design modern crochet patterns inspired by timeless style! If you love all things cozy, crochet, and coffee, then I think you'll like it around here. I design easy, timeless, and feminine crochet patterns. In addition to designing crochet patterns, I love sharing tips, tutorials, and other projects that inspire my everyday life.
MATERIALS:
880(970, 1060, 1160, 1260, 1370, 1480) yards of sport weight (2) yarn
8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins of WeCrochet/Knit Picks Shine Sport in Platinum
For the Flora Ruffle Tank Top, the original author used WeCrochet Shine Sport in Platinum. This yarn is some of the best yarn to use for summer garments. The sport weight ensures that this yarn is lightweight so you won’t get overly warm during those sunny days! This yarn is also so soft and it feels so good to wear against your skin!
I have chosen a yarn that is 100 percent cotton.
Yarn I am using:
About Lily Sugar'n Cream Cone Cotton Yarn
Lily Sugar'n Cream Cotton Cone yarn is a natural, 100% USA-grown cotton yarn. The perfect choice for your kitchen and home decor needs, and craft projects. Lily Sugar'n Cream is a versatile worsted weight yarn, that’s great for small projects like dishcloths and potholders, to home decor staples like afghans! Available in a wide variety of shades, including neutrals, brights, and pastels. Conveniently machine washable and dryable for easy care. • Content: 100% Cotton • Ball Size Solids: 400g / 14oz, 616m / 674yd • Care: Machine wash and dry • Gauge: 4 Medium Worsted • Knitting Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows with a 4.5 mm (U.S. 7) knitting needle • Crochet Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows with a 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook • Use for: Knit and crochet home and kitchen decor, toys • Recommended Knitting Needle: 4.5 mm • Recommended Crochet Hook: 5 mm
I have been using this yarn for many clothing projects, and blankets. This versatile yarn is soft, durable, and creates the most beautiful draped fabric! The more you wash it, the softer it gets!
Continue Materials List:
US G/4.00mm crochet hook--I am using a 4,5 mmm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Pearl button
Needle and thread
NOTES:
The pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
This garment consists of a back panel, & front panel that are seamed together.
All of the pieces of the garment are worked in rows. The pattern worked bottom up.
To keep track of your size, I recommend going through the pattern and highlighting all of the numbers that correspond with your size.
Skill level: Easy
Size: XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Measurements
: Measurements are approximate.
Bust: 29(31, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 53) inches
Length: 20(21, 21.5, 23, 23.5, 25.5, 27) inches
Stitches Used:
Sl st: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Hdc tog: Half double crochet together.
Dc: Double Crochet
Gauge: 8 rows of 9 hdcs = 2 inches
PATTERN:
Front Panel
Ch 73(81, 89, 101, 113, 125, 137)
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch across (72, 80, 88, 100, 112, 124, 136). Ch 1, turn.
These photos show the FRONT PANEL, at 44 Rows, which measures 19 inches on length. According to the pattern, I need to reach Row 52. (see photos above & below)
Row 2-44(46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 52): 1 hdc in every st (72, 80, 88, 100, 112, 124, 136). Ch 1, turn.
This photo shows the panel folded/doubled. This measures 17.5 inches, which doubled means that my FRONT PANEL measures 35 inches in total. (see above photo)
NOTE: According to the pattern, I need to reach Row 52. After trying the FRONT PANEL on my body, I decided to modify the total number of Rows to a total of 48, at this particular step. This results in a rectangle that measures a total of 21 inches in height, by 35 inches wide. (see above photos)
NOTE: I marked the CENTER POINT of my rectangular FRONT PANEL, and I placed a stitch marker. This is the CENTER POINT of my NECKLINE. It is marked at 17.5 inches. (see above photo)
To begin shaping the NECKLINE & SHOULDERS:
This is the original pattern photo, which clearly indicates the center point. Then, I counted the number of stitches on either side to determine how WIDE to indicate the NECKLINE. (see above photo)
NOTE: After marking the CENTER of the FRONT PANEL, I counted 12 stitches on either side of the CENTER, and I placed a stitch marker at each of these points. This indicates the WIDTH of the NECKLINE. (see above photo)
Row 45(47, 47, 49, 49, 51, 53)-54(58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 74): 1 hdc tog in first 2 sts, 1 hdc in every st, 1 hdc tog in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Note: For every row, there should be a decrease of 2 sts for a total. After the decreases, there should be a total of 52(56, 60, 68, 80, 84, 92)
Row 55(59, 61, 65, 67, 71, 75)-57(61, 63, 69, 71, 77, 81): 1 hdc in every st 52(56, 60, 68, 80, 84, 92). Ch 1, turn.
Now it is time to split for the shoulders.
Row 58(62, 64, 70, 72, 78, 82): 1 hdc in 23(23, 27, 31, 37, 38, 41) sts, 1 hdc tog in next 2 sts (24, 24, 28, 32, 38, 39, 42). Ch 1, turn.
Row 59(63, 65, 71, 73, 79, 83): 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st (23, 23, 27, 31, 37, 38, 41). Ch 1, turn.
Row 60(64, 66, 72, 74, 80, 84): 1 hdc in every st, 1 hdc tog in last 2 sts (22, 22, 26, 30, 36, 37, 40). Ch 1, turn.
Row 61(65, 67, 73, 75, 79, 85): 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st (21, 21, 25, 29, 35, 36, 39). Ch 1, turn.
Repeat rows 64-65 for a total of 69(73, 75, 83, 85, 93, 99) rows and a total of 12(12, 15, 17, 23, 22, 23) sts
Row 70(74, 76, 84, 86, 94, 100)-71(75, 77, 86, 88, 97, 103) : 1 hdc in every st (13). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off.
Repeat rows 58(62, 64, 70, 72, 78, 82)-71(75, 77, 86, 88, 97, 103) on the other side of the panel. Start at the dot.
Below is what the front panel should look like (it may differ slightly based on size):
Back Panel
Ch 73(81, 89, 101, 113, 125, 137)
Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in every ch across (72, 80, 88, 100, 112, 124, 136). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2-44(46, 46, 48, 48, 50, 52): 1 hdc in every st (72, 80, 88, 100, 112, 124, 136). Ch 1, turn.
Row 45(47, 47, 49, 49, 51, 53)-54(58, 60, 64, 66, 70, 74): 1 hdc tog in first 2 sts, 1 hdc in every st, 1 hdc tog in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Note: For every row, there should be a decrease of 2 sts for a total. After the decreases, there should be a total of 52(56, 60, 68, 80, 84, 92)
Row 55(59, 61, 65, 67, 71, 75)-56(60, 62, 67, 69, 74, 78): 1 hdc in every st 52(56, 60, 68, 80, 84, 92). Ch 1, turn.
Now it is time to split for the shoulders
Row 57(61, 63, 68, 70, 75, 79): 1 hdc in 23(25, 27, 31, 37, 38, 42) sts, 1 hdc tog in next 2 sts (24, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 42). Ch 1, turn.
Row 58(62, 64, 69, 71, 76, 80): 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st (22, 25, 26, 30, 36, 37, 41). Ch 1, turn.
Row 59(63, 65, 70, 72, 77, 81): 1 hdc in every st, 1 hdc tog in last 2 sts (21, 24, 25, 29, 35, 36, 40). Ch 1, turn.
Row 60(64, 66, 71, 73, 78, 82): 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st (20, 23, 24, 28, 34, 35, 39). Ch 1, turn.
For size 3XL ONLY. After these 2 rows continue on with the rest of the pattern where it says “start here with rest of the sizes”
Row 83: 1 hdc in every st, 1 hdc tog in last 2 sts (38). Ch 1, turn.
Row 84: 1 hdc tog, 1 hdc in every st (37). Ch 1, turn.
Start here for the rest of the sizes
Row 61(65, 67, 72, 74, 79, 85)-68(72, 74, 83, 83, 90, 98): 1 hdc in every st (20, 23, 24, 28, 34, 35, 37). Ch 1, turn.
Row 69(73, 75, 84, 84, 91, 99): 1 hdc in every st, 2 hdc in last st (21, 24, 25, 29, 35, 36, 38). Ch 1, turn.
Row 70(74, 76, 85, 85, 92, 100): 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in every st (22, 25, 26, 30, 36, 37, 39). Ch 1, turn.
Row 71(75, 77, 86, 86, 93, 101): 1 hdc in every st, 2 hdc in last st (23, 26, 27, 31, 37, 38, 40). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off for sizes XS-L.
Continue for sizes XL-3XL ONLY
Row 87(94, 102): 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in every st (36, 37, 39). Ch 1, turn.
Row 88(95, 103): 1 hdc in every st, 2 hdc in last st (35, 36, 38). Ch 1, turn.
Fasten off for sizes XL and 3XL.
Continue for size 2XL ONLY
Row 96-97: 1 hdc in every st. Ch 1, turn.
There should be a total of 36 stitches.
Fasten off.
Repeat rows 57(61, 63, 68, 70, 75, 79)-71(75, 77, 86, 88, 97, 103) on the other side of the panel.
Fasten off.
Below is what the back panel should look like (it may differ slightly based on size)
ASSEMBLY:
Seam on the dotted lines.
Sleeves:
Attach yarn under the arm, approximately 1(1, 1.5, 1.5, 2, 2, 2.5) inch above the side seam (indicated by the dot). Ch 1
NOTE: The following is how I modified Rounds 1--6:
Round 1: I chained 76 stitches, and marked the center point at 38 st (I marked it with a piece of yarn). I followed the pattern and hdc in each stitch across (total of 76 sts).
Round 3: 3 hdc in in st, 2 hdc in next 4 sts --repeat 4 times. Work 3 hdc in the next
Round 1: Evenly work 64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 86, 92 hdc around the arm (64, 68, 72, 76, 80, 86, 92). Ch 1.
Round 2: 3 hdc in st, 2 hdc in next 4 sts repeat a total of 4 times. Work 3 hdc in the next 16(18, 20, 24, 28, 34, 38) sts. 3 hdc in st, 2 hdc in next 4 sts repeat a total of 4 times
Round 3-6: 1 dc in every st (the stitch count does not matter)
Fasten off.
Repeat on the other sleeve.
Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Neckline:
Attach the yarn at the back. Evenly hdc around the neck. At the point indicated by the arrow, sl st into the stitch at the point. Ch 5, sl st into the next st (this creates the loop for the button to go through). Continue around the neck line. Sl st into the first st of the round.
Sew the pearl button on the opposite point of the back.
Fasten off, weave in all loose ends.