Bondi Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern
I am so excited to make the Bondi Tank Top Free Crochet Pattern, one of my most popular and favorite designs, available free on the blog. This top was inspired from my time living in Australia. I lived in Queensland but took a few trips to Sydney and Bondi Beach was a super popular spot. It is truly one of my faves. Being so close to a main city like Sydney, I designed this top with that vibe in mind. The Bondi Tank Top has a beautiful puff stitch element making it fun and flirty for beach days. It is perfect for layering and wearing around the city or even to work or evening dinner. Make it in your favorite cotton and see how quickly it becomes your fave go to top for summer days and cooler eves as a base layer.
Supply List:
Category #3 DK weight
Crop length: 350 (400, 460, 530) yds
Standard length: 450 (500, 570, 640) yds
Wool And The Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in Sample
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc – foundation single crochet
ch – chain loop
sc - single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
PS – Puff Stitch
Puff Stitch (PS) for this pattern:
Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 3 loops on hook
Wrap yarn over hook; insert hook into same ch sp, wrap yarn over hook & pull through leaving 5 loops on hook
Wrap yarn over hook and pull through ALL 5 loops to create the “puff” stitch
NOTES:
GAUGE: 4” sq = 12 sts x 11 rows in hdc stitch
Finished Measurements: Bust: 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5)”
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Small. Additional sizes in parenthesis.
This pattern is written for “cropped” style. Standard version option noted.
To make this for a specific “fitted” size you will want to measure the width you want for the waist then make your initial ribbing to be one inch LESS than that measurement. You may require more yarn.
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back.
Block BEFORE assembly
The straps are added AFTER the assembly.
FRONT SIDE:
BAND:
Row 1: fsc x10 *** (alternate: ch 9, turn, ch 1, 9x sc across) ***
Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1, 9x sc in back loop only
Rows 3-50 (56, 62, 68): Rep Row 2.
DO NOT CUT YARN – you will go directly to work the body
Row 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc across placing 1 hdc in each sc row of band, turn. 50 (56, 62, 68) hdc.
Rows 2 – 23: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc) hdc in each hdc across, turn.
*** NOTE: For Standard style add 10, 10, 11, 12 rows here before going on ***
Shape Upper Body
Row 1: Sl st in first 3 hdc, ch 2 (acts as first hdc), skip next hdc, hdc in each hdc to last 3 hdc, sk next hdc, dc in last hdc, turn. 44 (50, 56, 62) sts rem.
Row 2: Ch 3 (acts as dc), sk next hdc, *PS in next hdc, ch 1, skip next hdc* repeat from * to * to last 2 hdc, PS in next hdc, dc in last hdc, turn. 21 (24, 27, 30) PS.
Row 3: Ch 3 (acts as dc), sk next PS, *PS in next ch 1, ch 1, skip next PS* repeat from * to * last PS, skip last PS, dc in top of ch-3, turn. 20 (23, 26, 29) PS.
Rows 4-8 (9, 10, 11): Rep Row 3. 15 (17, 19, 21) PS. Fasten off.
BACK SIDE:
Band
Work as for Front Band.
Body
Work Rows 1-23 as for Front Body *** NOTE: For longer Standard style add 10, 10, 11, 12 rows here before going on
Row 24: Sl st in first 3 hdc, ch 2 (acts as first hdc), skip next hdc, hdc in each hdc to last 5 hdc, sk next hdc, dc in last hdc, turn. 44 (50, 56, 62) sts rem. Fasten off.
STRAPS – ALL SIZES: Make 2:
Row 1: Fsc x 32 *** (alternate: ch 33, turn, skip 2 ch sp then 31x sc across) ***
NOTE: You may want longer straps depending on preference. Check before going on that they are length you want.
Row 2: turn, ch 2, 31 x hdc across
Strap length: Approx 13”
leave long tail when fastening straps to attach to top in assembly
ASSEMBLY ***Same for ALL sizes***
Marry your two panels INSIDE OUT
ON BOTH SIDES:
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin the panels together at Row 24
beginning at bottom ribbing, connect the panels with sc up the seam; when you get to fastener, fasten off.
Affix straps by placing at last stitch on each side.
TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT – weave in all ends