Easy Crochet Tank Top / Crop Top Pattern - Sweet Tea Tank Tutorial

Hi Friends! In today's tutorial i'll be showing you how to make the Sweet Tea Tank! This easy crochet tank top can be made cropped, long, or anywhere between! Pattern includes instructions for 9 sizes ranging from XS-5X. Check out the ad-free pdf in my Etsy shop & on Ravelry, which includes color coded sizing and easy to follow along instructions!
The Sweet Tea Tank is made up of 2 identical panels that are seamed at the shoulders and on the sides. It features a V neckline and a beautifully textured fabric. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and a medium weight cotton yarn and a large hook so it works up quick and easy!
Time Stamp for start of tank: 01:50
Gauge Swatch: Using the 9.00mm (M) hook
Row 1: FSC 11
Rows 2- 12: CH 1 & turn. SL ST in 1st ST, HDC, SL ST across (11)
10 stitches by 12 rows = 4” by 4” square.
Adjust hook size up or down to meet gauge.
Difficulty: Easy
US Terms
Supplies Needed: (affiliate links)
● Medium (4) Weight Yarn ( amzn.to/3X5zbyF )
● 9mm (N) Hook ( amzn.to/3pFIfYn )
● 6mm (J) Hook ( amzn.to/3pIl6V3 )
● Yarn Needle ( amzn.to/3wduGlb )
● Scissors ( amzn.to/355F02W )
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[@tammyt.b.1078]

I want to congratulate you on do far, being the ONLY you tuber that actually gives comprehensively give sizing instruction. I wish you'd do more clothes videos

[@Amzie-kx1xr]

You're such a great teacher with a very pleasant voiceover voice! I love watching your tutorials. Thank you!

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

So happy you think so, thank you!

[@catherinecardelein8921]

excellent video. very concise and love the way you place all the exact amount of stitches and instructions on the video.

[@bnjay]

This was so well explained and easy to follow. Thank you

[@northernchique]

Thank you. Just finished. Size M didn’t fit so I added 11 more stitches to the side and went around both sides. Slight seam but barely noticeable w my yarn. Just a gorgeous gorgeous tank! Thank you thank you! 🎉❤😊

[@melissamclean1660]

Your amazing Love your video Simple to do for beginner And the top looks beautiful I like that you display the top on yourself and it also shows crocheted clothes can be modern looking and not just for over sized cardigans Thanks for all your knowledge 😊

[@ЕваДе]

Очень понятно и доступно. Очень много смотрела каналов и так, как вы понятно и просто, необьяснял никто. Спасибо.

[@SnigsSedlow]

Thank you!! I've been waiting for this one!!! So excited to make it for my 17-yr old daughter. 😍

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Yay! I hope you daughter loves it! Thank you!

[@MrsMack-bw5qd]

I just made your top and it looks great.

[@HookedOnWishing]

🧡 yay ! It’s ready ! Thank you so much for this awesome tutorial 🧶 your videos are always a breeze to follow along with, I appreciate that ☀️

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Thank you! I am so happy you enjoy my tutorials!

[@gaylescovel7308]

Brilliant pattern! So so glad i found you!

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

so happy you enjoy it! Thank you!

[@patricialencina3406]

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[@TramTran-ks6ou]

I just finished my tank top , it’s so nice, thank you for sharing

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Wonderful! So happy you enjoyed it!

[@pupsandcrochet57]

My daughter will luv this.

[@TheMooneyverse]

This top turned out awesome - thank you so much for posting/sharing. I absolutely love it.

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

I am so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@sofiacopado5579]

Just came across your Channel and really appreciate your clear explanation and seizing chart 👌 I'm a fan 💜

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

So happy you enjoy it! Thank you!

[@AH-os9dy]

This is beautiful 😻, I’m a beginner hopefully I can make something beautiful like this! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy it!

[@AlzirenePinheiro]

Esse vídeo merece milhões de Likes 🌹

[@cyndimister4193]

Love love love it !!!

[@simonashay]

Love it, thank you again, I just finished two of your's tutorial and they are beautiful❤️

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

So happy you've been enjoying my tutorials! Thank you!

[@lauriepusateri7493]

Thank you. I would love to see a granny square vest pattern. I can’t find one anywhere.

[@lauralove5347]

Beautiful ❤️ Thank you

[@1lonelyCrochet7307]

I'm not Criticizing your work by all mean it's a beautiful Top Tank N I love making different Tank Tops Becuz I live in FL it always HOT. I just wanted to ask a few Questions I do ask other Channel's too,Where they could've done it easier or I see something that I wanted to ask. I like how you did your Foundation Chain Nice A lot Ppl should be using this Method its Way faster then doing Chains then SC,HDC,DC Nicely done.👍 Most people Crochet Tank Tops,Blouses or Sweaters in the Round. So it's easier some don't make two sides the front N the back side if they're Identical like you did here. Why do you feel the need to do that? When clean up the Tank Top with Single Crochet,Why didn't you just Single Crochet all the way around to the other armpit? Why did you do it in 3Sections? I think it's Unnecessary work N A LOT of hiding more of your ends? I ask because I'm try to understand Why some Crocheters do it the way it is in there Video's. I'm going to make your Tank Top no matter how you did becuz it's a beautiful Top. Thank you for the Tutorial. Take Care N Stay 🤍🤍🤍

[@taranoel7990]

Beautiful pattern ! Thank you for sharing with us 😃

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

So happy you enjoy it! Thank you!

[@remedy9648]

Great top and great tutorial! 💜🧶💜

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Thank you so much!

[@KittyKettle]

Hey there!!! I have a 5.00mm hook and 5.00mm yarn ball. Do you think this will turn out well if I try to use these? Thank you!

[@cmmartinez330]

This Top is So Perfect For Especially With the V Neckline is not so revealing to the “Girls”😂 Thank you for sharing such a great tutorial♥️

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Yes it's very modest! Thank you so much!

[@Rosie906]

Hello! I just found your channel linked from another KZbinr (Crochet Day by Day) and subscribed. Your tutorial is so easy to follow and thanks for including instructions for plus size as well. I look forward to giving it a try and watching your other videos. 🧶❤️🤩

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Welcome and thank you so much!

[@terryfraser4952]

Excellent tutorial! 🤍🧡❤️

[@randhammad6134]

Very pretty

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Thanks so much!

[@delialee6320]

Thank you so much ❤️😘

[@alicethornton7553]

You're awesome 😊

[@loril.hening9596]

This might sound crazy, but I can't seem to figure out the foundation chain like you have done it, so I just chained 48 then did my single crochet the rest of the way so I still have 47. I am now confused about which is the right and wrong side and what steps I need to follow. Can you help? Thank you!

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi Lori! You can absolutely start your tank with a regular chain like you've done. Your row of single crochets worked into the chain would count as Row 1 so that would be the right side (your tail end from where you started the foundation chain will be on left when the right side is facing up). Hope that helps!

[@loril.hening9596]

@@TheTurtleTrunk thanks very much - this is just what I needed!

[@angelapa9513]

Love this

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Thank you so much!

[@kathleendelawrence2201]

How would I adjust the pattern for a 3 weight light worsted cotton yarn? what size needle do you recommend and what pattern adjustments? thanks

[@deannarandol7642]

You said in the video to add 16 more rows for full length but the written instructions say add 12, I'm just a bit confused on how many to add . This top is fantastic!!!

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Sorry about that! It is 12 not 16! I'm not sure why I said 16 (oops). Although you can customize it and work as many rows as you'd like, but I should have said 12. Thank you for pointing that out and I'm glad you're enjoying the pattern!

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi. I enjoyed the tutorial of the top. I crochet, so thank you so much; I will make this top. Does it matter how long the top is? God Bless you for a great video. Take care. Maria. 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇵🇷

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi Maria! Thank you! You can make your top as long as you’d like by repeating row 2!

[@lisaandres2936]

Hi, I made this cute tank and sewed the straps. I went to drape it over myself and realized it's to small...I want to know how to add stitches on each. side to make it fit

[@tamarashiels570]

A question once you reach the top of the body how many decrease rows are there? I am confused.😮

[@crochetwhitenordic7407]

Beautiful top 😍😀🙏😘😘😘😘😘👏👏👏👏

[@manishaumbarkar2030]

For Large size how much stiches should i take in foundation chain?

[@arniei4164]

Hello! I was looking to start on this pattern….have a few questions….is there a reason to use a 9mm hook with medium yarn? Also is I use a DK weight yarn No 3 yarn should I use a smaller hook & would I need to go up a size in the pattern? Thanks in advance!!😊

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi! I used a larger hook to make a looser stitch, if you want to use DK yarn and a smaller hook then you will need to follow a larger size

[@chl6764]

My yarn is thinner than yours. Like I need to use 2.5 to 3mm hook for my yarns. Are the number of stiches would be the same or should I add?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

You will definitely need to either add stitches, or make a size 2-3 larger than your normal size. If you're adding stitches be sure to have an odd number of stitches across. You can also try using double strands of yarn to get it to match the gauge.

[@laminihmini1870]

❤

[@lindaw2418]

Does it matter if I don’t cut the yarn for arm hole and just sl st over two stitches and start strap that way?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi! You can do that!

[@Sangyeon]

what size did you make?

[@ali-djcrochet]

Which size hook did you start with? Thank you!

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

I started with the 9mm crochet hook! The 6mm hook will be used at the end of the pattern for the border around the neck line and arm holes.

[@HazyDaisy716]

My bust is a xl but my tummy at widest is 49” what size should I choose???? 😢

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi! I would go make the 4X! You want to follow the instructions for your largest part. Hope that helps!

[@susanvaughn8234]

I can’t get to the link for what type of yarn and how many skins of it do you need?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Hi! Sorry about the link, I have updated it: amzn.to/3X5zbyF. I used Circulo cotton yarn but you can use another worsted weight cotton if you'd like. And the number of skeins needed will depend on the size you're making but most sizes will need between 2-3 skeins of the circle yarn. Hope this helps!

[@susanvaughn8234]

Also I have been having problems where I started out where the bottom was the right size but it keeps getting wider and wider and I’m doing this all as one piece if that makes sense

[@varounanagpal1110]

Quick question in uk is it 9mm hook?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

Yes!

[@varounanagpal1110]

Thanks

[@TramTran-ks6ou]

I want to make size M , how many singles crochet for row 1

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

39!

[@TramTran-ks6ou]

@@TheTurtleTrunk thank you

[@laminihmini1870]

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[@MsDragonFly64]

How many grams of yarn do you need?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

You'll need between 150 grams - 357 grams depending on the size you're making. I used about 164 grams for the size Small.

[@purplevig]

Where is the written directions , I’m having trouble finding it?

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

You can find the free written pattern here: theturtletrunk.com/sweet-tea-tank-crochet-pattern/

[@lisaandres2936]

I really want to make this but you don't give the amount of skeins needed

[@TheTurtleTrunk]

The yardage needed for each size is listed on the size chart at the beginning of the video at the 1:03 minute mark

[@mafaldadipeso9641]

Si possono avere i sottotitoli in italiano per favore

[@carinavacca7485]

En español please

[@laylahudson5213]

Easy… No, definitely an intermediate top.

[@francescaguglielmucci451]

Si possono avere i sottotitoli in italiano per favore