Donna Tank Top

The Donna Tank Top is a fitted, semi-cropped crochet tank featuring vertical granny stitch stripes. It combines a retro-inspired aesthetic with a modern fit, making it enjoyable to make and wear for color-forward makers. The pattern is written for two colors but can easily be adapted into different color combinations—use strong contrast for a bold, retro feel, or low contrast for a softer, more modern look. The pattern includes a separate color planning PDF with blank planning sheets for each size to help you experiment with color combinations, along with inspiration pages showcasing pattern tester projects. **CONSTRUCTION** The tank top is worked vertically from underarm to underarm as one continuous panel, shaped with rows of varying lengths. Stripes are created by changing colors every 2 rows. The edgings are added afterwards, with the straps joined during the upper edging. **LANGUAGE** * English (US terminology) **PROJECT LEVEL** Easy / Advanced beginner **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4) 5 (6, 7, 8) 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) To fit approximately chest circumferences of 76–152 cm (30–60"). Size selection: The top is designed to be worn with **negative ease**. Select a size with a finished chest circumference (measurement (a) in Table 1) that is 3-10 cm (1.25-4") smaller than the chest circumference measured on your body. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest circumference of the top: 66.5 (73.5, 80, 86.5) 93.5 (100, 106.5, 113.5) 120 (126.5, 133.5, 140, 146.5) cm / 26.75 (29.25, 32, 34.75), 37.25 (40, 42.75, 45.25), 48 (50.75, 53.25, 56, 58.75) inches **CUSTOMIZATION TIPS** The pattern includes pre-calculated options to lengthen or shorten armhole and/or body length as well as to change the depth of the neckline. **GAUGE** 18 sts × 12 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4") in granny stitch **YARN** **Weight:** Category 2: FINE (sport). Alternatively, Category 0: LACE (light fingering), held double. **Colors:** Color 1 and Color 2 for a two-color striped version; Color 1 is also used for trims. **Pattern sample uses:** Coast, by Holst Garn, held double. 55% merino lambs wool, 45% cotton. 350 m/50 g (383 yd/1.76 oz). Color 1: Clove (86); Color 2: Kingfisher (36). **YARN AMOUNTS (APPROXIMATE)** Below amounts reflect yardage for FINE (sport) weight yarn. If working with LACE (light fingering) held double: **double the amounts.** **Total:** 562 (607, 658, 701) 741 (783, 855, 897) 939 (990, 1032, 1074, 1107) m / 614 (663, 719, 766) 811 (856, 935, 981) 1027 (1082, 1128, 1174, 1211) yd **OR, per color:** **Color 1:** 311 (328, 355, 385) 399 (429, 466, 482) 511 (538, 554, 583, 602) m / 340 (358, 388, 421) 437 (469, 509, 527) 559 (588, 606, 637, 658) yd **Color 2:** 251 (279, 303, 316) 342 (354, 389, 415) 428 (452, 478, 491, 505) m / 274 (305, 331, 345) 374 (387, 426, 454) 468 (494, 522, 537, 553) yd **HOOK** Use the hook size needed to obtain gauge. Suggestion: 3.75 mm (US F-5). **NOTIONS** Stitch markers, scissors and a yarn needle for weaving in ends. **PATTERN** * Complete written instructions with many progress photos * Schematic with finished measurements (provided in both imperial and metric units) * Color-coded sizes * Customization tips * The pattern has been tested and tech edited **LET'S CONNECT** Follow me on Instagram [@by.camty][1] to stay up to date! View [#donnatanktop][2] or [#verticalgranny][3] for more photos of this design. Copyright © 2026 Camilla Magnusson. All rights reserved. [1]: https://www.instagram.com/by.camty/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23donnatanktop [3]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23verticalgranny