Finished Measurements:
37½ (41, 45, 48½, 52½) (56, 60, 64, 68)" [95.5 (104, 114.5, 123, 133.5) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm] bust circumference / Sample shown in size 37½" [9.55 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5' 9½" [176.5 cm] tall model (3½" [9 cm] positive ease) / Suggested 5½" [14 cm] positive ease
Yarn:
kestrel / 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Sand 501
Needles:
32" [80 cm] circular needle in sizes US 8 and US 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm]
Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with US 9 [5.5 mm] needles, after blocking
Construction:
Tank is worked from the top down, worked flat through the neckline and upper body shaping, then worked in the round for the lower body. Neckline and upper body shaping is created with German short rows. Slip-stitch pattern details run vertically down the front and sides, and a horizontal braid divides the lower body from the asymmetric lower hem.
Skills Required:
Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, German short rows, Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working in the round.
This pattern or collection is available as a pdf. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with a link for downloading the pdf. You can also access your pdfs from your account page.
Finished Measurements:
37½ (41, 45, 48½, 52½) (56, 60, 64, 68)" [95.5 (104, 114.5, 123, 133.5) (142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5) cm] bust circumference / Sample shown in size 37½" [9.55 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5' 9½" [176.5 cm] tall model (3½" [9 cm] positive ease) / Suggested 5½" [14 cm] positive ease
Yarn:
kestrel / 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins Sand 501
Needles:
32" [80 cm] circular needle in sizes US 8 and US 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm]
Gauge:
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with US 9 [5.5 mm] needles, after blocking
Construction:
Tank is worked from the top down, worked flat through the neckline and upper body shaping, then worked in the round for the lower body. Neckline and upper body shaping is created with German short rows. Slip-stitch pattern details run vertically down the front and sides, and a horizontal braid divides the lower body from the asymmetric lower hem.
Skills Required:
Long-tail cast on, cable cast on, German short rows, Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working in the round.
This pattern or collection is available as a pdf. Upon purchase, you will receive an email with a link for downloading the pdf. You can also access your pdfs from your account page.