ONE Tank Top
Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique
Difficulty: Intermediate / Adventurous Beginner
ONE tank top is that one basic summer piece has nothing so special or stands out. But exists in almost everyone’s wardrobe. This casual wear top features sporty shoulder & armhole line, feminine lace neckline trim, narrow arm opening hem and wide bottom hem.
ONE tank top is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 80 (84) 89 (94) 103 (112) 124 cm
[31.5 (33) 35 (37) 40.5 (44) 48.8 inches]
Length (measured below armhole): 28 (29) 31 (33) 35 (36) 37 cm
[11 (11.5) 12.2 (13) 13.8 (14.2) 14.6 inches]
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
2.5 mm [US 1.5] circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm [ 32 or 40 inches] )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm [US 2.5] double-pointed needles (15 cm [6 inches] )
KNITTING DENSITY
In stockinette stitch using 3 mm [US 2.5] needles
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]
SIZE GUIDE
The top is designed to have approx. 5-8 cm [2-3 inches] of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-8 cm [2-3 inches] smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.3 (43.3-47.3) inches].
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Pure Silk, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cardamom
Knit the top with 1 strand of Pure Silk.
Yarn Alternatives
Any fingering (4 ply) yarn would be a good choice.