Wide strap tank top

Wide Strap Tank Top by Maz Kwok

Project Overview

This is a downloadable crochet pattern for a wide strap tank top designed by independent designer Maz Kwok. The pattern is available in multiple sizes ranging from 2XS to 2XL, making it accessible for various body types and fit preferences. The design features distinctive wide straps that provide both comfort and visual interest to the finished garment.

Craft and Construction Method

The wide strap tank top is created using the crochet technique, classified as an intermediatelevel project. This means the pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet fundamentals but introduces moderate complexity in shaping and stitch variations. The pattern includes stitches diagrams to guide crafters through construction, making it easier to visualize how each row builds upon the previous one.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches to create the tank top structure:

• Chain (Ch) – Used for foundation chains and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc) – A basic stitch that creates a dense, tight fabric suitable for fitted garments
• Slip Stitch (Sl) – Used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions
• Increases (Inc) – Achieved through working 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch to add width where needed
• Decreases (Dec sc) – Used to shape the garment and create fitted areas

Materials and Tools Required

The pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended drape and fit of the finished garment:

• Crochet Hook: 4mm size, appropriate for the yarn weight used
• Yarn: DK weight (also referred to as worsted weight in the pattern), specifically milk cotton yarn for the sample garment. The designer used approximately 200 grams for size M, with yarn available in 125 gram or 300 yard skeins
• Additional Tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and scissors for cutting yarn

Pattern Format and Sizing

This is a downloadable PDF pattern that provides comprehensive instructions for creating the wide strap tank top. While a free version exists for size M on the designer's website, this paid PDF includes detailed patterns and stitch diagrams for the full size range from 2XS through 2XL, allowing crafters to customize the fit to their measurements.

Yarn Weight and Fabric Characteristics

The pattern uses DK weight yarn, a medium-weight option that creates a balanced fabric – not too heavy or too light. The milk cotton yarn choice provides breathability and a smooth texture, making this tank top suitable for warm weather wear. The yarn weight and hook size combination produces a fabric with good drape while maintaining structure in the fitted areas created by the increase and decrease stitches.