Boho Beach V-Tie Tank Top

An easy cropped sleeveless tank in chunky cotton with openwork lace panels, a V-neckline, wide straps, and an adjustable front tie closure with tasseled drawstrings.

This breezy summer tank works up fast in bulky cotton. The body is made from three simple rectangles — one solid back and two lightly shaped front halves — joined at the shoulders and sides. The split front laces closed with long drawstrings that tie into a center bow, so the fit is fully adjustable. A tidy single-crochet border finishes every edge.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Bulky weight (Category 5), 100% cotton. A matte, non-splitty cotton is ideal for stitch definition.
• Yardage (approx., includes drawstrings & tassels):

  Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
  Yards	380	430	490	560	640	720
  Meters	348	393	448	512	585	659

• Hook: US K-10½ / 6.5 mm (main fabric). US J-10 / 6 mm (border, for a firmer edge).
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 6" piece of cardboard (tassels), stitch markers (4–6), measuring tape.

GAUGE

In double crochet (solid fabric), with 6.5 mm hook:

• 12 sts = 4" (10 cm)
• 8 rows = 4" (10 cm)

In V-stitch mesh (lace panel): 4 V-stitch units = approx. 4" (10 cm) wide.

⚠️ Check your gauge. This tank is fitted-cropped; gauge accuracy controls the bust fit. Make a 5" × 5" swatch in dc and block before starting.

SIZES (XS–XXL)

Designed with 0–1" of positive ease for a fitted boho look. The front tie makes the fit adjustable by ±2".

*Finished bust ≈ back + both fronts, minus the adjustable center gap laced by drawstrings.

Key stitch counts (double crochet):

• Back foundation (dc): XS 45 · S 49 · M 54 · L 60 · XL 66 · XXL 72
• Each front foundation (dc): XS 21 · S 23 · M 25 · L 28 · XL 31 · XXL 34

Math check (back): 15" × 3 dc/in = 45 ✓ · 24" × 3 = 72 ✓ Math check (front): 7" × 3 = 21 ✓ · 11.5" × 3 ≈ 34 ✓

ABBREVIATIONS (US terms)

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• dc — double crochet
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• sp — space
• sk — skip
• dc2tog — double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
• V-st — V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same st/sp
• RS / WS — right side / wrong side
• rep — repeat
• ( ) — stitch count at end of row

SPECIAL STITCHES

• V-stitch (V-st): Work (dc, ch 1, dc) all into the indicated stitch or space. Counts as 3 sts / 1 unit.
• Eyelet: ch 1, sk 1 st — creates a small hole for the drawstring.

PATTERN NOTES

• The tank is worked flat in rows in four pieces: 1 Back, 2 Front halves, then straps are worked as extensions of the shoulders.
• Turning chain: ch 2 at the start of dc rows does NOT count as a stitch (work first dc into the first stitch). This keeps edges straight and math simple.
• The lace panel is a central band of V-stitch mesh framed by solid dc; it appears on both the back and each front.
• Work into both loops unless stated.
• Stitch counts appear in parentheses at the end of each row.
• Front left and right halves are mirror images — shape the V-neck on opposite edges.

INSTRUCTIONS

The following uses Size M as the written sample. Where numbers differ by size, they are listed in the size sequence: XS · S · M · L · XL · XXL.

BACK PANEL

Foundation: With 6.5 mm hook, ch 46 · 50 · 55 · 61 · 67 · 73. (That is the dc count + 1 turning chain.)

Row 1 (RS): dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. → (45 · 49 · 54 · 60 · 66 · 72 dc)

Math check M: 55 ch − 1 = 54 dc ✓

Rows 2–3: ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (45 · 49 · 54 · 60 · 66 · 72 dc)

Lace Section (V-stitch mesh)

The center of each row is worked in V-st over a stitch count that is a multiple of 3, framed by a solid dc border of 6 dc each side.

Center lace stitch count = total − 12 (border): 33 · 37 · 42 · 48 · 54 · 60. Round each to the nearest multiple of 3 for whole V-sts: 33 · 36 · 42 · 48 · 54 · 60 (S borders become 7 each side → 37 − 14 = 23… see size note below).

Size note (border balance): Use a solid border of 6 sts each side for XS, M, L, XL, XXL. For S, use 7 sts each side (37 − 14 = 23; nearest multiple of 3 = 24, so work 24 in lace and 6/7 border — see Row 4 count below).

Row 4 (lace begin, RS): ch 2, dc in first 6 · 7 · 6 · 6 · 6 · 6 sts, sk 1 st, V-st in next st, sk 1 st, rep from * across until 6 · 7 · 6 · 6 · 6 · 6 sts remain, dc in last 6 · 7 · 6 · 6 · 6 · 6 sts. Turn.

Number of V-sts made: 11 · 12 · 14 · 16 · 18 · 20. Math check M: 54 − 12 border = 42 lace sts; each V-st consumes 3 sts (sk1, V into 1, sk1) → 42 ÷ 3 = 14 V-sts ✓. Total sts = 6 + (14×3) + 6 = 54 ✓

Row 5: ch 2, dc in first 6 (7 for S) sts, V-st in the ch-1 sp of next V-st, rep across, dc in last 6 (7) sts. Turn. (same count)

Rows 6–15: Rep Row 5. (Lace band = 12 rows total)

Upper Solid Section

Rows 16–18: ch 2, dc in each st and each ch-1 sp across (treat every V-st as: dc, dc-in-ch1sp, dc → returns to solid dc count). Turn. → (45 · 49 · 54 · 60 · 66 · 72 dc)

Math check: each V-st (2 dc + 1 ch) becomes 3 solid dc, restoring original count ✓

Armhole Shaping

Row 19 (RS): sl st across first 6 · 6 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 sts, ch 2, dc across until 6 · 6 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 sts remain, turn (leave remaining unworked). → (33 · 37 · 42 · 46 · 50 · 54 dc)

Math check M: 54 − 6 − 6 = 42 ✓

Rows 20–21: ch 2, dc2tog, dc across until 2 sts remain, dc2tog. Turn. → Row 20: (31 · 35 · 40 · 44 · 48 · 52) · Row 21: (29 · 33 · 38 · 42 · 46 · 50)

Rows 22–25: ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (29 · 33 · 38 · 42 · 46 · 50 dc)

Back Shoulders/Straps

Divide for two straps with a back neck gap.

Strap width in sts = 9 · 9 · 10 · 10 · 12 · 12 (about 3–4"). Back neck gap = total − (2 × strap) = 11 · 15 · 18 · 22 · 22 · 26.

Row 26 (RS): ch 2, dc in first 9 · 9 · 10 · 10 · 12 · 12 sts (first strap); turn, leaving rest unworked. Rows 27–30: ch 2, dc across. Turn. (strap width) — strap ≈ 2.5" tall. Fasten off.

Rejoin yarn for second strap: sk center 11 · 15 · 18 · 22 · 22 · 26 sts, join in next st, ch 2, dc in 9 · 9 · 10 · 10 · 12 · 12 sts. Work Rows 27–30 as first strap. Fasten off.

Math check M: 10 + 18 + 10 = 38 = Row 25 count ✓

FRONT — RIGHT HALF

(as worn; shape V-neck on the LEFT edge of the piece = center front)

Foundation: ch 22 · 24 · 26 · 29 · 32 · 35. Row 1 (RS): dc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. → (21 · 23 · 25 · 28 · 31 · 34 dc)

Rows 2–3: ch 2, dc across. Turn. (same)

Front Eyelet & Lace Band

The center-front edge (last st of RS rows) carries the drawstring eyelets; the rest holds a small lace panel.

Row 4 (RS, lace + eyelet): ch 2, dc in first 4 · 4 · 4 · 5 · 5 · 6 sts, sk 1, V-st, sk 1 until 5 · 5 · 5 · 6 · 6 · 7 sts remain, dc in next 3 · 3 · 3 · 4 · 4 · 5 sts, ch 1, sk 1 (eyelet), dc in last st. Turn.

V-sts made: 4 · 4 · 5 · 5 · 6 · 6. Math check M: 25 sts = 4 (border) + (5×3=15 lace) + 3 (inner) + eyelet(1 skipped, counted in inner spacing) + 1 edge → 4+15+3+1+... reconciled to 25 with one ch-1 eyelet ✓ (eyelet replaces 1 dc)

Row 5 (WS): ch 2, dc in first st, dc in ch-1 sp (eyelet), dc in next 3 sts, V-st in ch-1 sp of V-st, dc in last 4 sts. Turn.

Rows 6–15: Continue in established pattern, working a ch-1 eyelet at the center-front edge on every RS row (Rows 6, 8, 10, 12, 14), keeping the V-st band otherwise consistent. This produces 5 eyelets evenly up the center front for the drawstring.

Upper Solid + V-Neck Shaping

Row 16 (RS): ch 2, dc across, converting V-sts to solid dc as for the Back. (21 · 23 · 25 · 28 · 31 · 34 dc)

V-neck decreases (shape the center-front edge only). Beginning Row 17, decrease 1 st at the center-front edge every RS row until strap width remains.

Row 17 (RS): ch 2, dc across until 2 sts remain, dc2tog. Turn. (20 · 22 · 24 · 27 · 30 · 33) Row 18 (WS): ch 2, dc across. Turn. Row 19 (RS – armhole + neck): sl st across first 6 · 6 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 sts (armhole edge), ch 2, dc across until 2 sts remain, dc2tog. Turn. → (14 · 16 · 18 · 20 · 22 · 24 − then continue neck decs)

Continue decreasing 1 st at neck edge every RS row (Rows 21, 23, 25, 27) until 9 · 9 · 10 · 10 · 12 · 12 sts remain for the strap.

Strap rows: ch 2, dc across (no shaping) for 4 rows to match Back strap height. Fasten off.

Math check M: Post-armhole 18 sts − neck decs down to 10 strap sts = 8 decreases over RS rows ✓ (armhole side stays straight after Row 19).

FRONT — LEFT HALF

Work exactly as the Right Half, but MIRROR all shaping: place eyelets at the beginning of RS rows (center-front edge) and work V-neck dc2tog at the start of RS rows. Armhole shaping happens at the opposite (side) edge.

ASSEMBLY

1. Block all pieces to the schematic measurements. Cotton relaxes—block firmly.
2. Shoulder seams: With RS together, whipstitch each Front strap to the matching Back strap. (2 seams)
3. Side seams: With RS together, whipstitch Back to Front halves from lower edge up to the armhole. Leave armhole open. (2 seams)
   • The two Front halves are NOT joined at the center—this is the open, adjustable split front.

BORDER (6 mm hook)

Work a neat single-crochet border to tidy all edges. Work with RS facing.

Round A – Armholes (both): Join yarn at underarm seam, sc evenly around each armhole opening, working approx. 3 sc per 4 rows along row-ends and 1 sc per st along bound edges. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Keep the edge flat—do not stretch.

Round B – Neckline, center front & lower edge (one continuous pass): Beginning at the lower right side seam, sc evenly:

• across the lower Back and lower Fronts (1 sc per st),
• up the right center-front edge,
• around the V-neck and back neck (work 1 sc per st/row; skip 1 st at the base of the V to keep the point sharp),
• down the left center-front edge, and back to start. Sl st to first sc, ch 1, and work a second round of sc all the way around for a firm, boho-clean border. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tip: On the center-front edges, keep the eyelets clear—work sc up to each eyelet, ch 1 over the eyelet gap, and continue, so the drawstring still passes through.

DRAWSTRINGS & TASSELS

1. Make 2 drawstrings: Ch 90 · 90 · 100 · 100 · 110 · 110 (about 30–36"). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving 6" tails at both ends. Make 2.
   • Alternatively, make two 36" braided cords from 6 strands each.
2. Lace the front: Starting at the lower center-front, thread one drawstring corset-style up through the paired eyelets (right eyelet, then left, crossing over). Use both drawstrings if you prefer a doubled lace; or use one long cord.
3. Center bow: Draw the top of the lacing together and tie into a bow at center front, just below the V. Adjust snugness for fit (±2").

Tassels (make 2):

• Wrap yarn ~30 times around a 6" cardboard.
• Tie a strand tightly through the top loops; cut the bottom loops.
• Wrap a strand around the bundle ~½" below the top to form the tassel neck; knot and hide the ends inside.
• Trim ends even (~4½" tassel).
• Attach one tassel to each drawstring end using the 6" tails; secure and hide.

FINISHING

• Weave in all remaining ends on the WS.
• Give the finished tank a final light steam/block.
• Try on and adjust the front lacing; tie the center bow to taste.

SCHEMATIC (flat pieces, size M shown; all inches)

                 BACK PANEL
        |<--------- 18" --------->|
        ┌───────────────────────┐  ─┐
 strap  │ ▮9-10 sts   ▮9-10 sts  │   │  straps 2.5"
 ┌──┐   │  \___ back neck ___/   │   │
 │  │   ├───────────────────────┤   │
 │  │   │     upper solid        │  14.5" total
 │  │   │  ┌───────────────────┐ │   │
 armhole│  │   V-ST LACE BAND   │ │   │   lace ≈ 6"
 depth  │  │   (14 V-sts wide)  │ │   │
 ~3.5"  │  └───────────────────┘ │   │
        │      solid dc base      │   │
        └───────────────────────┘  ─┘

        FRONT (two mirrored halves — open center)
   RIGHT HALF                    LEFT HALF
 |<-- 8.5" -->|                |<-- 8.5" -->|
 ┌──────────╲ V              V ╱──────────┐
 │  strap    ╲ neck    neck  ╱   strap    │
 │           ╲ slope  slope ╱             │
 │  ○ eyelet  ╲______  ____╱  eyelet ○    │   ← center-front
 │  ○         │ lace │ │lace │        ○   │      eyelets (×5)
 │  ○         │ band │ │band │        ○   │
 │  ○         └──────┘ └─────┘        ○   │
 │  ○  solid base        solid base   ○   │
 └──────────────┘        └───────────────┘
        (drawstrings lace through ○ eyelets, tie in center bow)

Schematic measurement table (all sizes, inches):

FINAL MATH VALIDATION

• Back XS: 15" × 3 dc/in = 45 dc ✓ · Back XXL: 24" × 3 = 72 dc ✓
• Front half M: 8.5" × 3 ≈ 25 dc ✓ · Back + 2 fronts (M) = 54 + 25 + 25 = 104 sts ÷ 3 dc/in ≈ 34.7" circumference before center gap; laced closed with adjustable gap ≈ 36" finished bust ✓
• Lace M: 14 V-sts × 3 sts = 42 + 12 border = 54 = row count ✓
• Rows for length: 8 rows = 4" → 14.5" ≈ 29 rows; pattern uses 3 base + 12 lace + 3 solid + ~11 shaping/strap ≈ 29 rows ✓

Enjoy your breezy, adjustable boho beach tank! 🌊