The Crochet Granny’s Hankie Tank is a vibrant and stylish crochet top featuring charming granny squares. This delightful tank showcases a classic granny square design that is both nostalgic and trendy, ideal for summer wear. With its airy construction and feminine straps, this tank top is perfect for wearing over a swimsuit or as a casual outing piece. The main techniques used include making and joining granny squares and creating simple crochet straps. Follow along with this pattern and images to create your very own fashionable piece.
Project Details
- Crochet terminology: US terms
- Skill Level: Intermediate; basic crochet skills required
- Finished Size: 18½” (S/M) or 20″ (L/XL)
- Construction method: Granny squares joined together to form a tank top
Materials and Tools
| Yarn option | Yarn and specifications | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bush Nanaimo | Color 1209 Salish Sunset | 7 balls (S/M); 9 balls (L/XL) |
- Yarn needle
- Crochet hook: US 7 (4.5 mm) (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| rnd | round |
Complete Pattern Instructions
Granny Square (make 4)
| Round | Instructions | Stitches |
|---|---|---|
| Rnd 1 | 1. Magic Circle (adjustable ring) 2. Ch 1. 3. Work 12 sc in ring. Pull ring tight. 4. Sl st to first sc to join. | 12 sc |
| Rnd 2 | 1. Ch 17. Sl st to first st. 2. *Ch 17. Sl st to next st. Rep from * around (12 loops made). 3. Fasten off. 4. Weave in end. | 12 loops |
| Rnd 3 | 1. Join yarn with a sl st to centre of first loop. 2. Ch 4. 3. Work 1 sc in next loop. 4. Ch 4. 5. Work (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next loop. 6. *Ch 4. Work 1 sc in next loop. 7. Ch 4. Work 1 sc in next loop. 8. Ch 4. Work (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next loop. 9. Rep from * 2 more times, ending with ch 4. 10. Work 1 sc in sl st at beg of rnd. 11. Fasten off. 12. Weave in end. | 24 stitches |
| Rnd 4 | 1. Join yarn with a sl st to any ch-2 sp corner. 2. Ch 3. 3. Work (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 4. *Ch 2. 5. Work 3 dc in ch-4 sp 3 times. 6. Ch 2. 7. Work (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 8. Rep from * 2 more times. 9. Ch 2. 10. Work 3 dc in ch-4 sp 3 times. 11. Ch 2. 12. Sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. | 36 stitches |
| Rnd 5 | 1. Sl st over to ch-2 sp. 2. Ch 3. 3. Work (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 4. *Ch 4. 5. Work 1 dc in ch-2 sp 4 times. 6. Ch 4. 7. Work (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 8. Rep from * 2 more times. 9. Ch 4. 10. Work 1 dc in ch-2 sp 4 times. 11. Ch 4. 12. Sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. | 48 stitches |
| Rnd 6 | 1. Sl st over to ch-2 sp. 2. Ch 3. 3. Work (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 4. *Ch 4. 5. Work 1 dc in ch-4 sp 5 times. 6. Ch 4. 7. Work (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in ch-2 sp. 8. Rep from * 2 more times. 9. Ch 4. 10. Work 1 dc in ch-4 sp 5 times. 11. Ch 4. 12. Sl st to top of beg ch 3 to join. | 60 stitches |
| Continue Granny Square Increase | Cont increasing Granny Square by repeating Rnds 4 to 6 for pattern. Work until square measures approx 17 (18½)” , ending on Rnd 4. Block squares to a finished measurement of 18½ (20)” . | – |
Assembly (Tank Body)
- Lay out all 4 squares to make one large square.
- With RS facing, whip stitch each square together from the outside inward 12½ (13½)” .
- Leave remaining 6 (6½)” for neck opening and armholes.
Straps
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Front Right Strap
- Join yarn with a sl st in ch-2 sp of inside corner square #1.
- Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout).
- Work 3 sc in ch-2 sp.
- Turn. 3 sts.
Row 2
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in each of next 3 sts.
- Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until Strap measures 5 (6)” . Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew Strap to ch-2 sp inside corner square #3. Weave in ends.
Front Left Strap
- Join yarn with a sl st in ch-2 sp of inside corner square #2.
- Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout).
- Work 3 sc in ch-2 sp.
- Turn. 3 sts.
Row 2
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in each of next 3 sts.
- Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until Strap measures 6 (7)” . Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew Strap to ch-2 sp inside corner square #4. Weave in ends.
