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Chic Tank – Crochet Pattern Review

June 9, 2018

This is a crochet pattern review of the Chic Tank from the Super Simple Summer Tops book designed by Melissa Leapman Blowney. Review done by EyeLoveKnots.

This post contains affiliate links for Leisure Arts and Lion Brand. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Find our crochet pattern review below, or click here to purchase the crochet pattern from the Leisure Arts website (here is the digital version).

The first book I purchased when I joined Leisure Arts affiliate program was the Super Simple Summer Tops book. I have really been wanting to start designing garments, so I thought this would be a good book to start out with. The main thing that caught my eye, and I really like about this book, is that all of the tops in this book are made using the moss stitch as a base – in this case, the Chic Tank is all moss stitch, with a small mesh area at the stomach, which I left out because I didn’t want to have to wear a tank top underneath my finished crocheted tank top. You may be asking what is so special about them all using the same stitch pattern, well, the simple fact that you can use one stitch pattern, and come out with 100 different looks. This book is more about learning about the simple shaping, and assembly of each garment.

I did consider adding the mesh part up just above the armhole shaping, but I had forgotten by the time I got there, so I ended up using only the solid moss stitch pattern throughout the whole top. Now, you could add more of the mesh pattern throughout the piece as you work, or you could have it only on the front piece or only on the back piece, you could work the top in color blocks, or alternate colors every other row for a neat vertical striping affect… The possibilities are endless!

Materials I Used:

  • 1110 Yards (or 3.5 skeins) of Premier Yarns Cotton Fair (Lightweight #3) in the Peachy colorway
  • H8/5mm Crochet Hook
  • G6/4.25mm Crochet Hook for Neck & Arm Edging Only
  • Tapestry Needle for Weaving and Sewing
  • Chic Tank crochet pattern found in the Super Simple Summer Tops Book from Leisure Arts (here is the digital version)

Yarn Alternatives:

Berroco’s Modern Cotton DK is what I might substitute the Cotton Fair yarn for. Original pattern states to use a Fine (#2) Weight Yarn, and they use Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Glamour Yarn, which sadly has been discontinued. Lion Brand Coboo is another great substitute.

Time Spent:

I worked my top up in several seatings for a total of about 18 and a half hours.

Measurements:

Pattern is written in sizes Small through 3X. I worked the Medium size. Patterns given measurements for this size are 19.75″ Wide (39.5″ in circumference) by 24″ in Length.

My finished measurements came to be 19 1/8″ Wide (38.25″ in circumference) by 24.25″ in Length.

For reference, I have a 39″ bust.

My Gauge:

Following written gauge pattern, 4 1/8″ by 4.5″, while original pattern gauge is 4″ square.

Pattern Notes:

Pattern notes in book do not specify, but Row 2 of body should be worked into the back bumps to create a clean, straight edge. There will not be any edgings worked along the bottom later.

In case it catches you off guard too… Armhole shaping states that “each single crochet and chain 1 space counts as one stitch”. At first, I thought it was as a pair and worked as such, come to find out that it is each individually, so I ripped back, and reworked.

One thing when working the first round of the edging, at the corner points where the sleeves meet the body, don’t work into this stitch – skip it to avoid bunching, this goes for the neck edging and the armhole edging.

When it came time to work the neck and armhole edgings, I ran into a ruffle problem, as you can see in the photo above. After completing the whole neck edging, I realized there was a bad ruffle, but only going across, and perfect going up and down the sleeves. This happens when there is too many stitches, or too close together. What I did to compensate for this, I worked in every other stitch along the portions that go across, and worked as written in every stitch going up and down the sleeves.

I also faced the same ruffling problem in the sleeves, except only on the back side. Because of what I experienced with the across part from the neck edging, I figured it might happen on the armhole edgings too, so I worked the bottom part in every other stitch, but I also worked in every other stitch along the back piece from the top shoulder seam down to the bottom corner. Then I worked in every stitch from the top shoulder seam along the front side.

One thing I wanted to point out after finishing the assembly, and I put on, the sides right about at my ribs don’t sit that well. Looking back at the image in the book, I can see this too, but I just assumed it was related to the mesh on the bottom. Now I see that it is more because the this spot of the top is too large. I am interested in working up another top, but I am not sure how I would tackle this spot… I am sure if I worked a piece better sized – ie work to 37″ circumference to stretch to 39″, that it would fit sit better. Secondly, a smaller hook size could be used in the center part of the top to bring it in, but I think finding the right spot to switch hooks could prove more difficult than just working a smaller, more fitted top. If I would up another top, I will update you then. I still plan on wearing this one out, and I can’t wait!

Here’s what the back looks like.

And that’s it! New summer tank top is ready to wear!

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Filed Under: Crochet Pattern Reviews, Fashion, Summer Tagged With: 4.25/G Hook, 5/H8, Crochet Finds, Leisure Arts, Light Weight Yarn, Lion Brand, Melissa Leapman Blowney, Moss Stitch, Pattern Review Crochet, Peach, Pink, Premier Cotton Fair Yarn, Summer, Summer DIY, Summer Outfit, Tee/Top, Teen/Woman Clothing, Women's Summer Fashion

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    June 13, 2018 at 4:59 am

    I have rely been wanting to tackle a tank top! Great work it looks really great! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Amanda says

    June 13, 2018 at 5:07 am

    OOPS! I meant to say I really have been wanting to tackle a tank top! Thanks again! I really enjoy your patterns as well!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 13, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Hehe, I knew what you were saying. This is a really easy tank top to work up – basic construction, and easy assembly. All of them in the book are easy – I am working on the Ombre Tee now. I enjoy the wear of t’s much more than tanks.

      Reply
  3. Jenny says

    June 13, 2018 at 11:23 am

    This tank top looks good! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday. I hope to see you at the party next week.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 13, 2018 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks, Jenny!

      Reply
  4. Teresa says

    June 15, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    I love it, it’s perfect for summer! Great color too.
    Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      Thanks so much! Not my usual color, but it did turn out nice, and comfortable to wear.

      Reply
  5. Pam says

    June 15, 2018 at 2:01 pm

    That’s adorable! I am going to pin this and, hopefully, one day give it a try. I know only very basic crochet—my projects have only been baby blankets and potholders! But I would love to try this tank top!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      July 1, 2018 at 10:07 pm

      It really is easy! It’s a great book to invest in – basic moss stitch for every top, and no real shaping makes them easy to follow, and learn with.

      Reply
  6. Claire says

    June 18, 2018 at 6:02 am

    What a lovely tank top Alexandra. Beautiful colour too 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays, you will be one of my featured blogs today.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 18, 2018 at 9:44 am

      Thank you so much, Claire! Just visited with you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Julie says

    June 22, 2018 at 9:03 am

    It looks great, i like the relaxed fit, especially for hot days.
    I’ve never actually made an adult sized crochet garment, I usually knit for grown ups, but could you go down a hook size for the middle section? Would that bring it in just a little if you wanted a snugger fit?
    The colour is fab by the way!

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      June 26, 2018 at 1:47 pm

      I was thinking of doing this just in the center of the top, but honestly, I think finding the right spot to decrease could be a lot more work. After wearing it around a bit more, and working another top using this particular yarn, the top just needs to be made smaller to fit, and will stretch to fit better. It is a lovely design though, and oh so comfy.

      Reply
  8. Ginny says

    June 30, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    What a great top. It must be good, as my daughter was just looking over my shoulder, and asked if I could make her something similar. I am not sure my crochet is up to a garment, but she has rushed off to research knitted tanks. Big compliment from a teenager. Thank you for joining in Ginx Woolly Linx Party for June.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      July 1, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      That IS a great compliment! I have been thinking of trying to design some basic knit tops. The shaping is sooooo easy! Rectangle to the underarm, come in a little on each end to account for the underarm, and then just work the sleeves up. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

      Reply
  9. Cheryl Heming says

    July 31, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    I am commenting on the giveaway post…For the next giveaway it would be nice to see a cozy, tweedy yarn for a fall pattern. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Cheryl Heming says

    July 31, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    I am replying to the giveaway, I would love to make a shawl out of this soft alpaca yarn. I tried to comment on Crochet’n’Crafts, it wouldn’t let me. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Alexandra says

      July 31, 2018 at 6:58 pm

      A shawl would be great project for the Folio yarn!
      I appreciate your comments, and feedback for future giveaways. Next time, please comment on the respective post – in this case, the Super Crafty Sunday Link Up #6 post, only because these comments don’t relate to this Chic Tank post. Thanks, Cheryl! Good luck!

      Reply
  11. brenda says

    August 31, 2018 at 3:56 am

    I love this tank top, especially the round neckline and the lovely stitch. I prefer to get patterns not kits. Offer yarn for it, make kits but also make the pattern available.

    Reply

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