{"id":2799,"date":"2025-06-16T05:48:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:48:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=2799"},"modified":"2025-06-16T05:48:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T05:48:06","slug":"scallop-tank-top-dress-crochet-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/?p=2799","title":{"rendered":"Scallop Tank Top + Dress Crochet &#8211; FREE PATTERN!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lightweight, breezy design with a delicate scallop (shell) stitch that adds elegance and stretch. Ideal for layering over swimwear or pairing with shorts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf38 <strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yarn:<\/strong> Lightweight cotton or bamboo yarn (Category 2 or 3)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approx. 300\u2013800g depending on size and length (top vs. dress)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hook:<\/strong> 4.0 mm (G\/6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tapestry needle<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stitch markers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Measuring tape<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: buttons, lace, or ties for extra styling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1-683x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2801\" style=\"width:735px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1-683x1024-1.jpg 683w, https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Scallop-Tank-Top-Dress-Crochet-1-683x1024-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccf <strong>Sizing Guide (Adjustable):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pattern is worked <strong>top-down in the round<\/strong>, with <strong>repeats of a shell stitch<\/strong> (scallop pattern). To modify size, increase or decrease the number of shell repeats in the round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Size<\/th><th>Bust (inches)<\/th><th>Shells in Round<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>XS<\/td><td>30\u201332<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>S<\/td><td>33\u201335<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M<\/td><td>36\u201338<\/td><td>14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>L<\/td><td>39\u201341<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>XL<\/td><td>42\u201344<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udea1 <strong>Stitch Pattern (Scallop):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shell Stitch Pattern (in multiples of 6):<\/strong><br><em>Skip 2 stitches, 5 DC in next st, skip 2 stitches, SC in next st<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat across the row. On each round, offset the shell clusters to sit between the previous row\u2019s shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddf6 <strong>Pattern Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>Tank Top Version:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yoke (Bust area):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch a multiple of 6 to match your size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join to form a circle, ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rounds 1\u20136: Work scallop stitch pattern around. Join each round with a sl st.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Straps:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chain 30\u201350 (depending on fit) from front to back and sc to attach. Repeat on both sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Make I-cord or braided yarn straps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bottom Edge (Optional):<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add 2\u20134 more rounds of shell stitch for extra length or to flare slightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe3 <strong>Dress Version:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work same as Tank Top until bust.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Continue Shell Stitch in Rounds:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat scallop rows until desired dress length.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Add increases by inserting extra shells evenly spaced every 3rd row for a flowy A-line silhouette.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finishing:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SC around neckline and armholes for a clean finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weave in all ends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>Customization Ideas:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>ombre yarn<\/strong> or <strong>striped color blocking<\/strong> for a tropical look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add <strong>tassels or fringe<\/strong> at the hem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach <strong>buttons at the front<\/strong> for a faux cardigan look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfa Care Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gentle wash in cold water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lay flat to dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steam lightly to shape scallops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattern and tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@forthefrills\">forthefrills<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Scallop Tank Top + Dress Crochet Tutorial\" width=\"735\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yfN08QXtUzU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A lightweight, breezy design with a delicate scallop (shell) stitch that adds elegance and stretch. Ideal for layering over swimwear or pairing with shorts! \ud83c\udf38 Materials: \ud83d\udccf Sizing Guide (Adjustable): &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2800,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2799","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crochet","category-dress"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2799"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2802,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2799\/revisions\/2802"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2800"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2799"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2799"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diycrochets.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2799"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}