Lemon Drop Crop Top

*This pattern will be available for purchase on Friday, June 21, 2024!* **Overview** The Lemon Drop Top is reminiscent of summer sunshine and citrus drinks. I wanted a tank top that evoked the sweet taste of lemonade with a pop of citrus punch! This tank is sweet and simple and the length is easily customizable, but there are length suggestions for a cropped or full-length tank. **Construction** This cropped tank top is crocheted top-down by crocheting 2 triangle panels separately, then crocheting across the bases to join them together. A base chain is added and the rest of the body length is crocheted in the round, including the border at the bottom hem. The top border and straps are added at the very end. **Sizes** (1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} [7, 8, 9] 10, 11 (XXS, XS, S) {M, L, 1X} [2X, 3X, 4X] 5X, 6X to fit chest measurement of: (24-26, 28-30, 32-34) {36-38, 40-42, 44-46} [48-50, 52-54, 56-58] 60-62, 64-66 inches (61-66, 71-78, 81-86) {91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117} [122-127, 132-137, 142-147] 152-158, 162-168 centimeters **Garment Full Chest Measurement:** (24, 28, 32) {36, 40, 44} [48, 52, 56] 60, 64 in. / (61, 71, 81) {91.5, 101.5, 111.8} [122, 132, 142] 152, 162.5 cm This tank top is designed with -2 to +2 inches / -5 to +5 centimeters of ease. My bust size is 40 inches. My yellow sample is a size 5, or 40”/101.5 cm, and fits with no positive or negative ease at my bust, or with “neutral” ease. *Note* - If you have a large difference between your full bust measurement and your upper bust measurement, I suggest choosing a size based on your upper bust measurement. **Hook & Gauge** 4.0 mm / US G-6 19 sts x 18 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in Lemon Peel stitch, worked flat & blocked Use whatever size hook gets gauge! **Yards / Meters** See picture for yardage chart **Notions** 1 - 2 Stitch markers Yarn needle Scissors **Skills Needed** This pattern is not labeled with a specific “project level” or “skill level”. Instead, a list is included of all of the skills that are required to make the complete project using the written directions with no modifications. * Make a Slip Knot and Starting Chain * Turning work in order to work flat & Turning work while working in the round * Finishing Off * Skipping Stitches **Stitches:** Double Crochet Single Crochet Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch Chainless Double Crochet Crocheting along edges of rows Weaving in ends, Washing & Blocking a finished garment