SIZES: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL) – 32" (35", 38", 40") (44", 48", 52") / 81 (89, 96.5, 101.5) (112, 122, 132 cm) finished bust, includes 2" (5 cm) of positive ease

For more or less positive ease, consider going up or down a size.

The sample is shown in size S on a 34" (86 cm) bust with the length shortened 1.5" (4 cm).

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Limited Edition Restore Fingering yarn

The updated sample is shown in Tangible Restore Fingering.

You'll need 2 (2-3, 3, 3) (3-4, 4, 4) skeins or approx. 720 (824, 935, 1027) (1176, 1334, 1501) yds / 658 (753, 855, 939) (1075, 1220, 1373)  of fingering weight yarn.

If those colors aren’t available, any from this category will work.

• This tank top is worked flat in two pieces from the bottom up. Once stitches are bound off for the neck shaping, you can either work the straps separately or pull from the other end of your skein to work two at a time. Shoulder stitches are placed on hold until both the front and back are complete and then joined using the three-needle bind-off method. The left side of the tank is then seamed using the Mattress Stitch or your preferred seaming method. The right side is left unseamed, but you will sew buttons on the RS of the back piece to correspond with the buttonholes on the front piece. Stitches are then picked up and worked in the round for the armholes and neck trim. (Both armholes are worked in the round to prevent the tank from falling off or flying away if all the buttons are opened!)

• The length is easily customizable for this piece. For a longer tank, just work the body to your desired length before beginning the armhole shaping, and then work the rest of the pattern as written.

• I strongly recommend beginning with a big swatch to make sure you can accurately block to the listed gauge, or a gauge you prefer, before beginning this project.

• Some sizes will work armhole and neck shaping simultaneously. Before starting, please read all instructions for clarity.

• The original version of this tank was made with our Alpaca Silk Lace yarn in the color Pink Pearl and used 1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) skeins respectively. Please note that if you make the pattern with this yarn, it is important to block your swatch and top aggressively. 

• Click here to watch a tutorial on Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off.
  

Designed by Emily Walton

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Enjoy your knitting!

Chandi

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