Please help me turn this into a crochet pattern

[tropicallie]

I really would like a tank like this but I don't knit. I've looked thru 3 or 4 stitch guides (Stitch Bible, Donna Kohler's, Readers digest, Harmony Guides)) and can't find any similar stitch pattern in crochet. I'm thinking to turn it into crochet I would need to convert the pattern to a side-to-side instead of bottom-to-top. Has anyone run across a stitch pattern in crochet that may work for this? I also thought about using a chevron stitch but am worried I'd loose the soft drapability. Thanks much...


http://www.knitpicks.com/Projects/Projects_Display_Yarn.aspx?itemid=50375220&yarnid=5420122

[Chain3turn]

I'm thinking to turn it into crochet I would need to convert the pattern to a side-to-side instead of bottom-to-top.
Knitting or crocheting you'd make it bottom to top. It could be done in the round or flat and sewn together.
Has anyone run across a stitch pattern in crochet that may work for this? I also thought about using a chevron stitch but am worried I'd loose the soft drapability.
If you use a sport or sock yarn and a hook a bit larger than normal for the yarn, you should maintain the drapability. It's made from a sport weight cotton yarn.

[Beaglelady]

I have the Needles to Hook book. Almost looks like a Bare Branches Stitch Pattern. Which would be a diagional rib stitch. It uses a front post stitch and sc. PM me if you want more info.

[origami]

Knitting or crocheting you'd make it bottom to top. It could be done in the round or flat and sewn together.

If you use a sport or sock yarn and a hook a bit larger than normal for the yarn, you should maintain the drapability. It's made from a sport weight cotton yarn.

Hmmmm...maybe Lion Brand Microspun or perhaps a Size 3 mercerized cotton? Or maybe go to your local yarn store and check on some of their sport weight/fingering weight cottons.

[tropicallie]

I realize I can crochet/knit from the top or bottom but thought if I made it side to side that would open up more stitch pattern possibilities. The slightly larger than normal hook is definitely a good idea. I'll have to play around with this for a while.

I've already ordered the Shine from Knitpicks website for this figuring it would work best as that's what the designer used.

Branch stitch? I'll PM you about that - sounds interesting.

Thanks everyone who responded.