The Sasha Tank Top | Free Crochet Pattern

The Sasha Crochet Tank Top Pattern is a spin off of my Sasha Bralette Pattern (the shorter version of this top). I wanted to offer an alternative for longer length tops for some of you who have requested them! The directions will be for a “cropped” tank top but will have very simple easy to adjust instructions to make the top even longer if you’d like!

If you get stuck on this pattern don’t hesitate to leave a comment at the end of this post and I will get back to you asap! As always you can always contact me via Instagram or email as well.

Get the Ad Free Printable PDF for $3.00 from my Etsy Patterns Shop

Instagram: @Taylor Lynn Crochet | Email: Taylorlynncrafts@gmail.com

*This post may contain affiliate links. The links provide me with a small percentage of commission but do not
cost you anything extra. Using these links helps show support for my
blog and allows me to be able to continue to post great content for
you guys! I immensely appreciate the support! I do not promote
anything that I haven’t used and love myself because integrity is key
for us keeping our relationship happy <3 Thanks ya’ll!

Pattern Notes

This body of this top is worked in one piece. The back laces up which makes the sizing a bit more flexible (aka perfect tops to make for loved ones so they can lace up the back as tightly or loosely as they need and it will still fit!).

If you want the top to feel more supportive (and have a tighter fit overall) I suggest sizing down. There is a sizing video further down in this post to help answer any questions you may have.

The straps and lace up back are the last things added. I always try my top on after completing one strap to make sure the fit is comfortable for me. You can always add or deduct rows to increase or decrease the strap length.

Materials Needed

• Bernat Softee Baby Cotton
  • How Much Yarn?
    • For the (Medium and smaller) Bralette length Aprox. 250 yds (1 skein)
    • For any of the longer lengths (crop or full) or larger sized bralettes you will want approx 500 yds (2 skiens)
  • Yarn Info
    • Weight 3 (light)
    • Approx 254 yds per skein (4.2 oz)
    • 60% Cotton, 40% acrylic
    • The green color pictured is this yarn in Jade Forest
  • Yarn Substitutes
    • Hobby Lobby’s – Yarn Bee Denim in Color
      • This is the Ivory colored top pictured. This yarn creates a slightly more dense/heavy fabric than the Bernat Softee
    • Lionbrand Jeans Yarn
    • Lionbrand Caboo Yarn
    • Most light weight 3 100%cotton or cotton blends should work well for this pattern
  • 3.75mm Hook
    • I used my favorite clover brand hook

Stitches Used

I will be using abbreviations (beginners check out my printable abbreviation cheat sheet) in this written pattern so here is a list of the names/abbreviations and brief directions for each:

Stitch (ST) – Next chain or stitch you are going to work into

Chain (CH) – After having an slip knot on your hook,
YO and pull through your slip knot. That is a chain 1. YO again and
pull through loop on hook. That is your chain 2, and so forth.

Slip Stitch (SS) – Insert hook into next
chain/stitch and yarn over. Pull through chain/stitch and continue to
pull through the loop on your hook.

Single Crochet (SC) – Insert hook into next chain/stitch and YO then pull through the chain/stitch. YO and pull through both loops on hook.

Single Crochet Back Loop Only (SCblo) – Insert hook into only the back loop of the next stitch and YO then pull through the stitch. YO and pull through both loops on hook.

Half Double Crochet (HDC) – YO and insert hook into next chain/stitch and pull up a loop. YO and pull through all loops on hook.

Sasha Tank Top Pattern Sizing

I am basing this sizing off of the Woman’s Standard Sizing Chart from the Yarn Council. CLICK HERE to see the break down of the sizes. The picture below shows the height of the top for each size to better help you pick which size is best for you.

If you want to make this top even longer than the lengths given for each size, add 5 starting chains for every inch in length you wish to increase the length by

Please watch the sizing video below before starting the pattern. It may help you better decide which size to choose, and give further instruction on how to edit the pattern to fit anyone of any size!

Sasha Crochet Tank Top Pattern

This video is for the bralette version, but it is the same construction for the tank top. This will walk you through each of the steps of the pattern. Just remember to find your row and chain counts for your specific size and use those to follow along with the video.

I would love to hear any feedback you may have on this style of video and if you found it helpful or not. If you do, please leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post so I will know to keep doing this for future patterns!

ROW 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook. SC across. CH 1 and turn.

ROW 2: BLOsc across. CH 1 and turn.

Repeat row 2 for the follow row counts per your size:

Increasing on Top Front

NEXT ROW 1: BLOSC across. CH 2. Turn.

NEXT ROW 2: BLOSC in 2nd CH from hook. SC across. CH 1 and Turn.

Repeat alternating rows 1 and 2 until you have the correct row count for your size listed below:

Decreasing on Top Front

NEXT ROW 1: BLOSC across. CH 1. Turn

NEXT ROW 2: Skip the first st, and BLOSC in the second stitch. BLOSC across. CH 1 and turn.

Repeat alternating rows 1 and 2 until you have the correct row count for your size listed below:

Second Increase On Top Front

NEXT ROW 1: BLOSC across. CH 2. Turn.

NEXT ROW 2: BLOSC in 2nd CH from hook. SC across. CH 1 and Turn.

Repeat alternating rows 1 and 2 until you have the correct row count for your size listed below:

Second Decrease On Top Front

NEXT ROW 1: BLOSC across. CH 1. Turn

NEXT ROW 2: Skip the first st, and BLOSC in the second stitch. BLOSC across. CH 1 and turn.

Repeat alternating rows 1 and 2 until you have the correct row count for your size listed below:

Second back panel

ROW 1: BLOSC across. CH 1 and turn.

Repeat Row 1 above for the correct row count for your size listed below:

Tie off and weave in ends of your crochet bralette.

Adding Straps

Tie on one stitch to the right of the peak of either of the cups.

Row 1: CH 2 and HDC in that same ST. HDC in next two STs. CH 2 and turn

Row 2: HDC across. CH 2 and turn.

Repeat row 2 until you have the suggested row count below for your correct length of strap:

For the tie strap on the back, make a length of chains approximately 30″ in length. Slip stitch back down your chain and tie off.

Lace up back of top with your strap and adjust as needed.

Crop Top Wont Stop

I like the bralette version of this top, but I think I love the cropped tank top version. Do you like the alternate option from the original pattern? Would you like to see me offer variations of some of my other patterns as well? Or do you prefer to just see all new patterns every time? Please let me know below so I can keep that in mind for future posts!

If you want to see what I am up to in my life outside of crochet and yarn, check out my lifestyle blog! Until next time, XOXO Tay