The Spin off top: v-neck crochet t-shirt with tank top variation

The shaping in the underarm and the cap sleeve design ensures a nice tailored fit around the shoulders whilst also retaining a relaxed fit around the body. Perfect for a mild day.

With an easy v-neck that’s neither too deep nor too shallow, this top will make a great addition to your crochet clothing collection.

The crochet pattern also includes instructions to leave the sleeves off and crochet it up as a v-neck tank top, as seen below.

Skills Used

• This is an intermediate level pattern and knowledge of basic crochet stitches, techniques and terminology is assumed
• The pattern uses simple stitches with easy decreases, works in the Front Loop Only throughout and requires a small amount of seaming
• Chainless foundation rows are used to begin each panel (instructions given)
• Short rows are used for the sleeve caps which would make this pattern intermediate level, though a complete description of the method is given in the pattern 
• The pattern is written using US crochet terminology – special stitches are explained in full and linked to a tutorial where appropriate.

Construction

• The top is worked in rows from the bottom up in 2 separate panels; back then front, each with armhole shaping for a good fit around the shoulder and back-neck
• The blocked panels are seamed using mattress stitch at the shoulders and sides and a hem and neckline trim are added
• Short row sleeve caps are worked directly into the armhole (for the t-shirt version only)
• A cuff is added to the sleeve openings to finish

Materials

Crochet Hook Size

4.5mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge and larger hook (if needed) for the finishing trims which use slip stitches.

Yarn Requirements

The t-shirt will require approximately 450(470, 530, 590, 630 680 730 740 750)m of double knit /dk weight yarn.

The t-shirt shown uses approximately 4(4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7) 50g balls West Yorkshire Spinners Elements DK in shade Caribbean Sea (1141), 60% Lyocell, 40% Falkland Islands Wool, 50g ball = 112m/122yds.

The tank top requires less at approximately 390(410, 470, 525, 550, 600, 640, 650, 660)m dk weight yarn.

The tank top pictured uses approximately 3(3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4) 50g balls Scheepjes Terrazzo, felted tweed yarn in shade Zaffiro (733), 70% recycled Mulesing free Wool, 30% Recycled Viscose, 50g ball = 175m/193yds.

Yarn Substitution Options

This pattern will work with a range of different fibres of double knit yarn which match gauge with suitable drape. Different fibres and yarns will produce a different finished result.

You may find this post useful when choosing yarn.

Other Materials & Notions

• 3 stitch markers
• Yarn needle, scissors and a tape measure
• Blocking board and pins – Learn more about blocking here.

How to purchase a Dora Does crochet pattern:

I sell my PDF crochet patterns in my Etsy, Ravelry and Love Crafts stores. You can purchase this pattern on any of these platforms, depending on your preference. Simply click the relevant links throughout this pattern page to be taken to the listing, or visit the store homepages in the links at the start of this paragraph.

Measurements & Finished Size

The top is designed to be a comfortable relaxed fit around the body with a more tailored fit around the arms and shoulders. The length is intended to drop down to the belly button, but it is easier to make longer or shorter by adding or removing rows in the body section.

The pattern is designed for adults and offered in 9 women’s sizes to fit bust 76-158cm.

The finished bust sizes are; 84(96, 105, 117, 126, 138, 149, 156, 167)cm

The pattern includes more details sizes and two schematics showing the dimensions of the panel pieces and the finished top.

The item you see pictured is a size S worn by me, UK size 8-10 (US 4-6), 5ft 1in

Purchase the PDF pattern from Etsy, Ravelry or Love Crafts

Dx

More Crochet Garment patterns

More crochet summer patterns