Summit V-Neck Tank Top

A relaxed, everyday tank worked in easy single crochet — perfect for confident beginners.

This tank is made from two simple rectangles (a Back and a Front) worked flat from the bottom up in single crochet. The Front features a clean V-neckline created with easy, evenly spaced decreases. The pieces are seamed at the shoulders and sides, then finished with a tidy edging around the neckline and armholes.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Medium / #4), smooth cotton or cotton-blend recommended.
  • Yardage: approx. 800–950 yds (730–870 m) for size M (see Sizes for adjustments).
• Hook: US H-8 / 5.0 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Notions: Yarn needle (tapestry needle), stitch markers (4–6), scissors, measuring tape

Gauge

14 sc x 16 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in single crochet.

Take time to check your gauge — it determines the finished fit. If you have too many stitches per 4 in, go up a hook size; too few, go down.

Sizes

Pattern is written for size M with instructions for other sizes in [brackets].

Math check (M): 70 sts ÷ (14 sts / 4 in) = 20 in per panel × 2 panels = 40 in bust ✓. 88 rows ÷ (16 rows / 4 in) = 22 in length ✓.

Instructions below are written in full for size M. For S or L, substitute the panel stitch count and row count from the table (all shaping steps are the same principle; adjust the starting foundation and even a few extra even rows as noted).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• sc2tog — single crochet two together (decrease)
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• RS — right side
• WS — wrong side
• rep — repeat

Pattern Notes

• Worked flat in rows, in both loops unless stated otherwise.
• Turning chain: Ch 1 at the start of each row does NOT count as a stitch. Work your first sc into the very first stitch.
• Stitch counts are given in parentheses at the end of each row.
• sc2tog: Insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook); insert hook in following st, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook); yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. One decrease made.
• The foundation chain counts as your setup; the stitch count is confirmed after Row 1.
• Keep your edges neat — always work into the first and last stitch of each row.

PATTERN

BACK PANEL

Foundation: Ch 71.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (70 sc) Check: 71 ch − 1 (turning) = 70 sc ✓

Rows 2–88: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (70 sc)

The Back measures approx. 20 in wide × 22 in tall (88 rows ÷ 16 × 4 = 22 in ✓).

Fasten off after Row 88. Set aside.

(For S: work 62 sc, 84 rows. For L: work 78 sc, 92 rows.)

FRONT PANEL

Work the same as the Back up through Row 56 (this is 14 in from the bottom: 56 ÷ 16 × 4 = 14 in ✓).

Rows 1–56: Follow Back instructions. (70 sc) at end of Row 56.

V-Neck Shaping

At Row 57 you will split the work to shape the V. The neckline is shaped over the next 32 rows (rows 57–88 = 8 in deep: 32 ÷ 16 × 4 = 8 in ✓). Each side finishes with a 19-st shoulder.

Plan: Each side begins with 35 sts (70 ÷ 2 = 35). Decrease 1 st at the neck edge every other row, 16 times: 35 − 16 = 19 sts per shoulder ✓.

RIGHT SIDE OF NECK (as worn — worked first):

Row 57 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first 33 sts, sc2tog over the next 2 sts. Turn, leaving remaining 35 sts unworked for the Left side. (34 sts) Check: 33 + 1 (the sc2tog) = 34 sts worked; 35 sts left = 70 total ✓.

Row 58 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (34 sts)

Row 59 (RS): Ch 1, sc across to last 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 60 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Continue in this pattern: Decrease 1 st at the neck edge (the last 2 sts of RS rows) on every RS row; work WS rows even. Rows 57 and 59 already gave 2 decreases; work decreases on Rows 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, and 85 as well.

Total decreases: Rows 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85 = 15 decreases from 34 sts, plus the initial split decrease already counted. Tracking from 35 sts at split: 16 decreases total → 35 − 16 = 19 sts. ✓

After Row 85: you have 19 sts.

Rows 86–88: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (19 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT SIDE OF NECK (as worn):

With RS facing, rejoin yarn to the innermost stitch of the 35 held sts (the stitch next to where the Right side began).

Row 57 (RS): Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 sts, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (34 sts)

Row 58 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (34 sts)

Row 59 (RS): Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 sts, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Row 60 (WS): Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (33 sts)

Continue in this pattern: Decrease 1 st at the neck edge (the first 2 sts of RS rows) on every RS row (Rows 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85), working WS rows even. This mirrors the Right side.

After Row 85: you have 19 sts.

Rows 86–88: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (19 sts)

Fasten off.

Both shoulders now measure 19 sts wide (19 ÷ 14 × 4 ≈ 5.4 in each). Back neck opening will be 70 − 19 − 19 = 32 sts wide ✓.

FINISHING

1. Block the Pieces

Gently steam- or wet-block the Front and Back to the finished measurements (20 in wide × 22 in tall). This evens out the stitches and makes seaming easier.

2. Shoulder Seams

With RS together, line up the Back and Front shoulders. The Back has 70 sts across the top; the two Front shoulders are 19 sts each.

• Seam the right shoulder: join the 19-st Front shoulder to the outermost 19 sts of the Back top edge using a yarn needle and whip stitch.
• Seam the left shoulder the same way.
• The remaining center 32 sts of the Back top edge form the back neck. (19 + 19 + 32 = 70 ✓)

3. Side Seams

With RS together, align the side edges of the Front and Back.

• Seam each side from the bottom edge up to Row 56 (14 in).
• Leave Rows 56–88 (the top 8 in) open on each side to form the armholes. (32 rows open ÷ 16 × 4 = 8 in armhole ✓)

4. Neckline Edging

With RS facing, join yarn at one back-neck corner.

• Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire neckline: across the 32 back-neck sts, down the left V, into the center V point, up the right V, working approximately 1 sc per row along the diagonal edges and 1 sc per st along horizontal edges. At the center V point, work sc2tog to keep the point sharp and flat. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
• Fasten off and weave in the end.

Tip: Keep the edging slightly snug so the V-neck lies flat and doesn't gap.

5. Armhole Edging (work each armhole)

With RS facing, join yarn at the underarm (Row 56).

• Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the armhole opening (approximately 1 sc per row along the vertical edges), join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
• Fasten off and weave in the end.

6. Weave In Ends

Weave in all remaining ends securely with the yarn needle. Give the finished tank a final light block.

Finished Measurements (Size M)

• Bust: 40 in
• Length: 22 in
• Armhole depth: 8 in
• Shoulder width: approx. 5.4 in each

Enjoy your finished Summit V-Neck Tank! 🌿