What you'll need
| Size: | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
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Lion Brand Truboo -
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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Product Description
A free version of this pattern can be found on my blog.
Inspired by the Chrysler Building and the Art Deco movement of the early 20th century, this slinky little number is the ultimate summer garment! Slightly cropped with crisscrossed straps, the smooth lines and elegant, geometric shapes give a nod to the simple luxuries of the time, and the result is a truly effortless piece that can be dressed up or down for any occasion.
SIZES
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
Suggested ease: (-)2 – (+)2”/(-)5 – (+)5cm
Pictured in a size S on model with 34”/86.5cm bust.
Garment will stretch with wear, so if between sizes it is recommended to go with the smaller of the two.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy
SKILLS
Double crochet
Single crochet
Slip stitch
Post stitches
Working on both sides of the foundation chain
Seaming
All patterns are written in standard US terms.
HELP
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Deco Tank by Two of Wands
Garment Overview
The Deco Tank is an intermediate-level crochet camisole designed by Two of Wands. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a fitted tank top worked in flat pieces that are seamed together upon completion. The garment is constructed to provide a comfortable fit with suggested ease ranging from negative 2 inches to positive 2 inches, allowing for a custom fit across multiple size options. The pattern notes that the finished garment will stretch with wear, making it advisable to choose the smaller size when between two options.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
The Deco Tank utilizes fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques appropriate for crafters with some experience. The primary stitch used throughout the pattern is double crochet, which forms the base fabric structure. The pattern incorporates textured stitch variations including front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc) stitches, which create dimensional surface detail characteristic of the tank's decorative design elements.
Additional crochet stitches employed in the construction include:
- Single crochet for shaping and finishing details
- Single crochet through the back loop only (sc tbl) for creating specific edge treatments
- Single crochet 3 together (sc3tog) for decreasing stitches and shaping the garment
- Slip stitch for joining rounds and seaming pieces
- Chain stitch for foundation rows and turning chains
The construction method involves working the tank flat in separate pieces rather than in the round, with turning chains at the end of each row to maintain proper stitch height and garment structure.
Materials and Specifications
The Deco Tank pattern calls for Lion Brand Truboo yarn in the colorway Slate (837-150), a plant-based fiber option. The yarn weight is classified as DK/light worsted (weight 3), with each skein providing 241 yards or 220 meters of yardage. Depending on the size selected, the pattern requires between 2 and 5 skeins to complete the project.
The recommended crochet hook size is US F/5 (3.75mm), which pairs appropriately with the DK-weight yarn to achieve the specified gauge. The pattern gauge is established at 20 stitches and 10 rows measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) in double crochet when blocked, providing a reference point for achieving proper fit and drape.
Additional supplies needed for completion include removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and seaming the flat-worked pieces together.
Size Range and Fit
The Deco Tank is available in multiple sizes, with the pictured sample shown in size Small on a model with a 34-inch (86.5-centimeter) bust measurement. The pattern's suggested ease accommodates various fit preferences, ranging from a fitted negative 2-inch ease to a relaxed positive 2-inch ease, allowing crafters to customize the final garment dimensions to their preferences.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Two of Wands |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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