Dream Weaver Mesh Tank Top

Surreal Tank Top Collection

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When I began my crochet journey, I had so many dreams of making beautiful and fun items - and I imagine you’re no different. From the moment we learned our first chain to the frustrations of awkwardly maneuvering the yarn into our first single and double crochet, we have pushed forward in hopes of achieving those dreams.

Well, congratulations because now is the chance for you to transform those dreams into reality with the Dream Weaver Tank Top. This tank is inspired by the excitement all of us crocheters had when we first put hook to yarn and started wrapping, looping, weaving (and yes, even frogging) our many projects.

To capture this excitement, I designed this tank to incorporate the four basic stitches - single, half double, double, and treble crochet - and showcase their individual beauty as well as the stunning harmony they exude together in a flexible, drapey mesh fabric.

Let your mind wander as you weave your dreams into each of these simple stitches and have a perfect lightweight tank top to sport all summer long.

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Materials & Pattern Information

Yarn	Aunt Lydia’s Crochet Thread Fashion 3 100% Mercerized Cotton Category 1 | Fingering Weight | 21 WPI 150yd (137m) per ball (see size chart for quantities needed) The pictured version used a discontinued yarn - Berroco Mykonos Stonewash “Clear Sky” - so I remade a version using the above yarn.
Hook	US E/4 (3.5mm) or any hook needed to achieve gauge Recommended hooks: Clover Amour, Tulip Etimo
Notions	Yarn Needle, Scissors, Stitch Markers*, Blocking Mats, Blocking Pins *Optional for holding panels together while seaming and to mark first/last stitches of each row.
Challenge Level	Easy: Some knowledge of basic stitches. Techniques included: single, half double, double, and treble crochet; decreasing/basic garment shaping and seaming.
Finished Sizes	Instructions for each size will be presented in the following format: XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) This tank top is designed to have between 1-4” (2.5-10 cm) of negative ease for a fitted look. It’s always a good idea to go through the entire pattern first to circle or highlight the instructions for the size you’re working. *If only one value is given in an instruction, it applies to all sizes. If you see “-” or “x” in your size’s place, do not follow those instructions.
Gauge	12 chain spaces = 4” (10cm) 8 rows of the mesh pattern = 3.5” (8.75cm) *It is highly recommended to work a gauge swatch. Mesh is naturally stretchy and flexible, so gauge can be variable. The goal is to achieve a drapey mesh fabric rather than a stiff, thick fabric, so you may need to experiment a few times with hook sizes and yarn to achieve the mesh drape.

Check out the tutorial video for help with this pattern!

Sizes

	Wearer's Chest Measurements	Tank's Chest Measurements
XS	29-32” (74-81 cm)	28” (71 cm)
S	33-36” (84-92 cm)	32” (81 cm)
M	37-40” (94-102 cm)	36” (91.5 cm)
L	41-44” (104-112 cm)	40” (101.5 cm)
1X	45-48” (114-122 cm)	44” (111.75 cm)
2X	49-52” (124-132 cm)	48” (122 cm)
3X	53-56” (135-142 cm)	52” (132 cm)
4X	57-60” (145-152 cm)	56” (142.25 cm)
5X	61-64” (155-163 cm)	60” (152.5 cm)

Yarn Quantities

Yardage	Meters
528 (597, 729, 863, 1008) (1098, 1261, 1357, 1457)	483 (546, 667, 789, 922) (1004, 1153, 1241, 1332)

Stitch Information

Abbreviations Used Ch(s) Chain(s) Ctr Center Dc Double crochet Dec Decrease Ea Each Hdc Half double crochet Hk Hook Lp(s) Loop(s) Rem Remaining Rnd(s) Round(s) RS Right side Sc Single crochet Sk(d) Skip(ped) Sl st Slip stitch Sp(s) Space(s) St(s) Stitch(es) Tr Treble crochet WS Wrong side YoYarn over

Established Stitch Pattern (Est St Patt) & Charts Written instructions will be given to create the established stitch pattern. You can also use the stitch charts* that follow this table. *Note: These charts do not show the full row. They are samples for visual aid purposes.

Notes

IMPORTANT! Definitely don’t skip these.

• Stitch counts are only given at ends of decrease and establishment rows/rounds and will be inside <>.

• The tank is constructed as follows:

  • Front and back panels are made separately then seamed along sides and shoulders.

  • Optional borders are worked around the neck and armhole openings.

• The right and wrong sides are basically interchangeable, but there can be a slight difference in the way the stitches will look on each side.

  • You can use stitch markers to indicate the right side to help when joining panels.

• Because we all have varying body shapes, you can find a section at the end called “Customization Tips” that explains ways to adjust certain parts of the tank top to help you achieve your desired fit. 

Pattern Instructions

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