Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top Pattern

The Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top has quickly become one of my favorite go-to pieces in my summer wardrobe. I love that I can maintain comfort but look good because let's be honest, no one wants to walk around all day being uncomfortable.

The Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top is made with a lightweight cotton yarn making it the perfect tank top to beat the heat of the summer months.

This pattern can be purchased on Ravelry or Etsy or Ribblr

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When you purchase the premium pattern it also includes the chart repeat for all sizes, plus the chart for the front top of the tank top. And it has a schematic and easy print options.

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The filet diamond pattern allows just enough peak through to add a mature look with the perfect amount of whimsy. After you make your first one, I know you are going to want to make one in all the colors.

The Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top is so versatile, you can dress it down or dress it up easily with your bottom and accessory choices. For instance, I would pair the Shine Like A Diamond Tank Top with a fun flare skirt with flip-flops and a long necklace for the perfect outfit for a summer BBQ. For a classic look, I would pair the Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top with nice pair of capris with a wedge heel and a cardigan.

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I would recommend taking a look at these patterns if you love this one, especially if you are into lacy stitches for summer:

Long Summer Crochet Duster Free Pattern

Muse Crochet Summer Top Pattern

Queen Bee Crochet Tank Top Pattern

Lollipop Summer Cardigan Crochet Pattern

The Lacy Key Largo Top You Will Want To Make And Wear All Summer – Free Crochet Pattern

Shine Bright Light A Diamond Crochet Pattern Supplies

CROCHET HOOK
Size C (2.75mm) Hook

NOTIONS
Removable stitch marker
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Scissors
6-9 buttons (⅜ to ½ inch)

YARN & YARDAGE
WeCrochet Comfy Fingering 55% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 218 yds/50g
OR
WeCrochet Stroll Fingering Weight 75% Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon, 231yds/50g

Extra Small: 540 yard (494 m) - 3 Balls
Small: 560 yards (512 m) - 3 Balls
Medium: 680 yards (621 m) - 3 Balls
Large: 830 yards (759 m) - 4 Balls
1X: 950 yards (869 m) - 5 Balls
2X: 1150 yards (1052 m) - 5 Balls
3X: 1300 yards (1189 m) - 6 Balls

GAUGE
26 double crochet stitches by 13 double crochet rows = 4x4” (10 cm)

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ABBREVIATIONS
ch - chain
dc - double crochet
dc3tog - double crochet three together
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
Stsc - stacked single crochet
Stsc-dc3tog - Stacked single crochet 3 together
WS - wrong side
yo- yarn over

MEASUREMENTS:
This is the finished bust measurement of the garment:
Extra Small: 28.5” (72 cm)
Small: 31” (79 cm)
Medium: 36” (92 cm)
Large: 41” (104 cm)
1X: 47” (119 cm)
2X: 52.5” (133 cm)
3X: 58” (147 cm)

Shine like A Diamond Crochet Tank Video Tutorial

More about the Shine Like A Diamond Crochet Tank Top

The Shine Like A Diamond Top 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.

Sizes are written as Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large) (1X, 2X, 3X) and this is a fitted garment, the bust sizes are the actual measurements.

As an alternative strap, a crochet i-cord can be used. A tutorial for an i-cord can be found here: https://brianakdesigns.com/how-to-crochet-an-i-cord/

When the pattern says dc 3, this means to double crochet in the next 3 sts.

Special Stitches:
Stacked single crochet (stsc): this is crocheted 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/

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Double crochet decreasing: for this pattern, a dc3tog is used as a decrease on each edge when shaping the top. The method used for this incorporates the stacked single crochet. Instructions can be found here: https://brianakdesigns.com/stacked-single-crochet/

Diamond Tank Top Bottom Body (All Sizes)

Set-Up: Chain 185 (203, 233, 269) (305, 341, 377).

Row 1 (RS): Stsc in first ch/st from hook (counts as a stitch here and throughout), *dc 5, ch 1, skip 1,* repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc4, turn. 185 (203, 233, 269) (305, 341, 377) sts

Row 2 (WS): Stsc in first, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, *dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1*; repeat from * to * until the last st, dc in last, turn.

Row 3: Stsc in first, dc 1, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 3*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2, turn.

Row 4: Stsc in first, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last st, dc in last, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3.

Row 6: Repeat Row 2.

Repeats: Repeat Rows 1-6 for 5 (5, 6, 6) (6, 6, 6) more times, or until the desired length to the underarm. There will be an additional inch for the ribbing.

Extra Small - Right & Left Fronts

With the RS facing, mark the 47th stitch in the row. This section will only be worked to the stitch marker.

Row 1 (RS): Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 3, (ch 1, skip 1), dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 43 sts

Row 2: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 39 sts

Row 3: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 35 sts

Row 4: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 31 sts

Row 5: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 27 sts

Row 6: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 2, (ch 1, skip 1, dc 1) twice*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 23 sts

Row 7: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat until the last 8 sts, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 19 sts

Row 8: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 15 sts

Row 9: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 11 sts

Row 10: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 7 sts

Row 11: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 3, dc 1, dc3tog. 3 sts Fasten off.

For the second side, have the RS facing and count in 47 sts from the opposite side and attach the yarn, then repeat the instructions above.

Small & Medium - Right & Left Fronts

With the RS facing, mark the 53rd stitch in the row. This section will only be worked to the stitch marker.

Row 1 (RS): Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 3, (ch 1, skip 1), dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 49 sts

Row 2: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 45 sts

Row 3: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 41 sts

Row 4: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 37 sts

Row 5: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 33 sts

Row 6: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 2, (ch 1, skip 1, dc 1) twice*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 29 sts

Row 7: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat until the last 8 sts, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 25 sts

Row 8: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 21 sts

Row 9: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 17 sts

Row 10: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 5, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 13 sts

Row 11: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 3, (ch 1, skip 1, dc 1) twice, dc3tog, turn. 9 sts

Row 12: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 5 sts

Row 13: Stsc in first, dc3tog, dc in last. 3 sts

Fasten off.

For second side, have the RS facing and count in 53 sts from the opposite side and attach the yarn, then repeat the instructions above.

Large - Right & Left Fronts

With the RS facing, mark the 65th stitch in the row. This section will only be worked to the stitch marker.

Row 1 (RS): Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 3, (ch 1, skip 1), dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 61 sts

Row 2: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 57 sts

Row 3: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 53 sts

Row 4: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 49 sts

Row 5: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 45 sts

Row 6: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 2, (ch 1, skip 1, dc 1) twice*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 41 sts

Row 7: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 2*; repeat until the last 8 sts, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 37 sts

Row 8: Stsc-dc3tog, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 33 sts

Row 9: Stsc-dc3tog, *(dc 1, ch 1, skip 1) twice, dc 2*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 29 sts

Row 10: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 8 sts, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 25 sts

Row 11: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1*; repeat from * to * until the last 4 sts, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 21 sts

Row 12: Stsc-dc3tog, *dc 2, (ch 1, skip 1, dc 1) twice*; repeat from * to * until the last 6 sts, dc 2, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 17 sts

Row 13: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 5, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 13 sts

Row 14: Stsc-dc3tog, ch 1, skip 1, dc 3, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog, turn. 9 sts

Row 15: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 1, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1, dc3tog, turn. 5 sts

Row 16: Stsc-dc3tog, dc 4, ch 1, skip 1, dc 5, ch 1, skip 1, dc3tog. 3 sts

Fasten off.

For the second side, have the RS facing and count in 65 sts from the opposite side and attach the yarn, then repeat the instructions above.

1X - Right & Left Fronts

With the RS facing, mark the 77th stitch in the row. This section will only be worked to the stitch marker.