☀️ Buzzing into summer in style

With all the bee patterns I’ve made, it was about time for a Queen Bee tank top. What I love most is the easy construction, so you get a sweet summer top without a complicated build.

There’s a fun colorwork section along the bottom, and you get a written pattern, crochet charts and a video tutorial to walk you through every step. New to colorwork? This post will get you started.

▶️ Watch it come together on YouTube

✨ What makes it work

• Easy construction. A simple build that lets the colorwork shine.
• Colorwork hem. A fun colorwork section along the bottom.
• Charts and written rows. Use whichever you like best.
• You’re not on your own. Video tutorial and written pattern included.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Comfy Fingering, WeCrochet (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 218 yds/50g). Colors shown: White, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins, and Honey, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
• Yardage: 450 (475, 490, 540, 680) (730, 790, 850, 910, 990) yds
• Hook: G (4.0mm)
• Tools: Removable Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• XXS (XS, S, M, L) (1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
• Finished bust: 28.25 (31.75, 35.25, 38.75, 42.25) (45.75, 49.25, 52.75, 56.25, 59.75)“
• Fit: Fitted, no ease

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special stitches: Split single crochet (ssc) · Stacked single crochet (stsc)
• Gauge: 15 sts and 21 rows = 4” x 4” in stitch pattern (Rows 1 to 30), blocked. Or cast on 21 sts and follow the video for the swatch · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

❤️ Show me your tank top!

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Cheers,
Briana

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