I won’t stay away from the hexagon honeycomb crochet stitches, and this time, it’s the Honeycomb Tank Top Crochet Pattern. Plus, I love using crochet to create beautifully themed pieces, and the honeycomb has, for sure, become a thing in my shop.
Being close to summer, I knew I wanted a lightweight top for the season and I’m so excited to introduce this fresh pattern.
About the Honeycomb Crochet Top
I enjoyed working this up so much that I made two! And they will be so cool and comfy to wear all summer long.
Let’s take a moment to chat about the critical inspiration for this design…the bees.
When I was working on taking images for this design, I went out to my lemon tree to see if the bees were swarming. We have had some unusual weather this year, and the previous night had been a little cold.
The lemon tree has the perfect blooming branch for some images, and then I noticed a bumblebee still clinging to the flower, not moving.
I brought the branch into my office and began to photograph some in-progress pictures, but that little bee just kept swarming in my mind. Why did the bee stay on the branch? What happened?
By no means am I a bee expert to understand the society of bees so I was baffled.
After finishing the photos, I left the branch on my desk. And later came the surprise.
The bee was alive!!!
I guess he just needed to be warmed up a little. I was so excited and also terrified of the angry flying bee in my office.
Of course I quickly jumped into action when the bee landed on an object and bravely moved it back outside while he was still regaining some strength.
So basically, I rescued a bee. That’s the story we are going with lol.
Kind words are a Honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and healing for the body.
I reflected on how the bee had surprised me. I’m so fascinated by how such small creatures can have such a big impact.
From spreading pollen to creating honey. And of course the honeycomb shape, so mathematical yet so organic.
Don’t Forget To Bee Awesome.
With the world quickly changing, we must protect the bees. Even a small act such as planting bee-friendly plants could help.
Here is an excellent article by Honeybee Conservancy about how to plant a bee garden.
A note on the yarn:
I want to take a moment to chat about the yarn. While Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK states it’s a 3 DK weight, when I tested it against the fingering yarn in my office, I found it worked up more like a 1 fingering.
If you are doing a substitute yarn, such as that pretty yarn that’s in your stash still waiting to be on your hooks, I suggest doing a gauge swatch. The crochet tank top is a fitted item, so it’s crucial to get the stitch sizes and gauge just right.
Supplies for the Honeycomb Crochet Top
• Crochet Hook 2.75 mm (C), I highly recommend Furls Hook (affiliate link) or a Clover Crochet Hook (link below). I love both of these.
• Removable stitch markers if needed
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• 7-13 buttons
Yarn:
Yarn Bee:
• Soft and Sleek DK
I suggest a fingering weight yarn to be substituted as long as the gauge can be matched.
Yardage:
- Small: 710 yards (650 m)
- Medium: 810 yards (740 m)
- Large: 980 yards (896 m)
- 1X: 1100 yards (1005 m)
- 2X: 1300 yards (1189 m)
- 3X: 1500 yards (1372 m)
Gauge:
20 double crochet stitches by 10 double crochet rows = 3×3”
Measurements:
- Small: 32-34” bust (81-87 cm)
- Medium: 36-38” bust (91-97 cm)
- Large: 40-42” bust (102-107 cm)
- 1X: 44-46” bust (112-117 cm)
- 2X: 48-50” bust (123-51 cm)
- 3X: 52-54” bust (131-137 cm)
Abbreviations:
- ch- Chain
- dc- Double Crochet
- dc2tog – Double Crochet Two Stitches Together
- dc3tog – Double Crochet Three Stitches Together
- RS- Right Side
- sl st- Slip Stitch
- sts- Stitches
- STSC- Stacked Single Crochet
- WS- Wrong Side
Skill Level:
• Easy/Advanced Beginner
These supplies can be found at the affiliate links below:
Notes:
– The honeycomb crochet tank top pattern is worked as one piece, from bottom up, and in rows. If a longer length is desired add one more repeat on the body portion. Trim is added and at the same time buttonholes are created for the front.
– A stacked single crochet is made at the beginning of each row instead of chaining. The stacked single crochet counts as a double crochet stitch. The same stitch is modified for the decreases. Replacing the beginning chain with this method creates cleaner lines along the garment. It is helpful to place a marker at the beginning of each row to mark the first stitch. See blog post for more info: https://brianakdesigns.com/stacked-single-crochet/
– Double crochet decreasing: for this pattern, the dc2tog and dc3tog is used as a decrease on each edge when shaping the top. The method used for this incorporates the stacked single crochet. Further instructions are here: https://brianakdesigns.com/stacked-single-crochet/
– Sizes are written as Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
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Hi Briana!
Is this supposed to be a free pattern or is it for purchase only? I see the supplies, guage and stitches used but not the pattern. It’s a beautiful pattern and I can’t wait to make it using my stash of Summer Nights yarn. Hopefully this yarn will work as I think it will make a beautiful Honeycomb crochet tank top. Thank you so much for the helpful links! Stay safe!
This is a paid pattern in any of the shops linked 🙂
Thank you! Such a beautiful pattern I had to buy it!
Your email about Nicki’s Homemade Crafts Hop Into Spring Blog Hop links to this page when I click the “Click here to get the Pattern”, rather than to the blog hop for your free poncho pattern. I suspect this is why Alysia asked whether it was free.
So sorry for the link error, the free pattern for April first is found here: https://brianakdesigns.com/beginner-lace-crochet-poncho/
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I just love your gray cat, he’s gorgeous!
Well that’s sad. The email said it was free.
So sorry for the link error on one of the parts of the e-mail, the free pattern for April first is found here: https://brianakdesigns.com/beginner-lace-crochet-poncho/
Hi Brian, just bought this lovely pattern. I’ve started it and I have a question. Does the pattern get narrower at it goes up or is it a straight pattern- top to bottom? The reason is…I’ve completed round 3 and I feel the size is big, so wondering if I should reduce it. Looking forward to your reply. It’s an amazing pattern can’t wait to finish it!
It is straight so if you feel it will be too big around the bust either check gauge or go down a size. Can’t wait to see it1
Love love love this pattern! I just bought it and am about to cast on, but I’m debating the size to make since I fall kind of in between the small and medium. Should there be much positive ease with this top?
Yay! This is a fitted item so there isn’t a lot of ease. Go with your bust size and after a few rows, you can wrap it around yourself to double-check and make sure it’s how you will like it.
Awesome, thanks so much for the quick reply! I just started on the small, so hopefully it works, or I’ll go up a size. Another quick question – am I supposed to end up with an extra chain st at the end of Row 1? I’ve gone through the whole row and make it to the last 17 sts with no problems, but I still have one extra st at the end I’m not sure what to do with. Thanks for your help!
Hi there! I just purchased this pattern on Ravelry and I am super pumped to start. The Ravelry listing says that there is a chart included, but I am not seeing it in the pattern pdf. Does it exist elsewhere? I am a visual person and I purposefully buy more patterns with charts because I find them so much easier. Thanks!
I apologize for that mistake. However, I might have a chart I can send to you. What size are you working on?
That would be so great! Medium. Thank you!