Farmhouse Sage Cropped Tank: Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Farmhouse Sage Cropped Tank is the perfect first garment for anyone who has mastered the basic stitches and wants to make something they will actually wear. Worked in smooth half double crochet from the hem up, it begins as a simple tube and then splits into flat front and back panels for easy, no-fuss straps. The soft sage green cotton feels cool and breathable against the skin, while a cream shell-stitch trim along the top edge adds just the right amount of rustic farmhouse charm. Cropped and casual, it looks lovely over a sundress, high-waisted jeans, or your favorite linen shorts all summer long.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: (4) Medium worsted weight yarn, 100% cotton. Sage Green (A): 300 (350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600) yards. Cream (B): 50 yards.
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K/10.5) crochet hook
- Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape
- Finished size: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL) to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54) inches. Cropped length: 16 (16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19) inches from hem to top of strap.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- hdc2tog – half double crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- RS – right side
- [ ] – repeat the instructions inside the brackets
Gauge
11 hdc and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). Work a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.
Tips Before You Start
- Cotton has little stretch, so measure your bust and choose the size closest to your actual measurement rather than sizing down.
- Count your stitches at the end of every round and row — the tube must stay at a consistent count before you split for the panels.
- When joining the foundation chain into a ring, double-check that it is not twisted before working Round 1.
- Use stitch markers to flag the first stitch of each round and to mark where each panel begins and ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Body (worked in the round)
With A, ch 72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120). Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120) hdc)
Rnds 2-16 (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22): Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (72 (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120) hdc)
Do not fasten off. Work now proceeds in rows for the front panel.
Front Panel
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in first 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked for back panel.
Rows 2-6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) hdc)
Row 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Turn. (34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) hdc)
Rows 8-9 (8-9, 9-10, 9-10, 10-11, 10-11, 11-12): Repeat Row 7. (30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) hdc after last dec)
Row 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Row 11 (11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14): Ch 1, hdc in first 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 12-23 (12-24, 13-25, 13-26, 14-27, 14-28, 15-29): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Fasten off.
Rejoin A to opposite side of front panel to work second strap:
Row 1: Skip 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts from first strap, join A with sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Rows 2-13 (2-14, 2-14, 2-15, 2-15, 2-16, 2-16): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Fasten off.
Back Panel
With RS facing, join A to first unworked st of foundation ring (at underarm).
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across. Turn. (36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) hdc)
Rows 2-6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) hdc)
Row 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog. Turn. (34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58) hdc)
Rows 8-9 (8-9, 9-10, 9-10, 10-11, 10-11, 11-12): Repeat Row 7. (30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) hdc after last dec)
Row 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn.
Row 11 (11, 12, 12, 13, 13, 14): Ch 1, hdc in first 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 12-23 (12-24, 13-25, 13-26, 14-27, 14-28, 15-29): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Fasten off.
Rejoin A to opposite side of back panel to work second strap:
Row 1: Skip 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts from first strap, join A with sl st in next st, ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Rows 2-13 (2-14, 2-14, 2-15, 2-15, 2-16, 2-16): Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hdc)
Fasten off.
Edging
With B, join yarn at underarm seam.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around entire top edge (armholes, neckline, and straps). Join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell made), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew the front and back straps together at the shoulders using whipstitch, matching stitch for stitch so the seams lie flat. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side. Block lightly to the measurements for your size, pinning the straps and top edge into shape and allowing the cotton to dry fully before wearing.
Pro Tips and Variations
- For a longer, tunic-style top, add extra body rounds before splitting for the panels.
- Swap the cream trim for a contrasting mustard or terracotta for a bolder farmhouse look.
- Work the straps a few rows longer for a higher neckline, or shorten them for a deeper scoop.
