Tank tops are a layering basic for so many climates. This one has lovely eyelet lace detailing on the bottom front border with the same floral motifs echoed along the top bodice.

Knit the tank from the bottom up in the round for a seamless project. Shaping to the bust is done with decreases placed along two center lines on the front and back for a pretty seam effect.

At the underarms, the front and back are separated and finished in rows. The front is completed first with armhole shaping, lace along the edges, and a few rows of ribbing at the neckline.

Straps and armhole edgings are picked up and worked together in the round in a unique linen stitch, which adds textural interest and creates sturdier straps less prone to stretching.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: : 29 ¼ (32 ½, 36 ¼, 40, 45 ¼, 49 ¼, 52 ¼)” [74.5 (82.5, 92, 101.5, 115, 125, 132.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: DROPS Cotton Merino (52% Wool/48% Cotton); 1.8 oz/ 50 g [120 yds/110 m] per ball: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls in Color #22 Dark Green.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 21 sts = 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A dk-weight yarn in a cotton and wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 21 sts = 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 6 [4 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 390 (430, 495, 570, 655, 730, 795) yds [357 (393, 453, 521, 599, 668, 727) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Willow and Lark Heath Solids, Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Cascade 220 Superwash, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, Cascade Ultra Pima, Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Rico Essentials Cotton DK
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 6 [4 mm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE: For Sizes XS-L: 32" [80 cm] or shorter; For Sizes 1X-3X: 40” [100 cm] or shorter; Size 6 [4 mm] 16" [40 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE for working straps/armhole edgings in the round.

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