This stripey, cropped tank is constructed from the bottom up with a twisted rib edging, stockinette body, and split at the arms to be worked flat for the front and back. The shoulders are joined using a 3-needle bind off, then a twisted rib mock neckline, and the armholes are finished with an i-cord bind off.
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Yarn — Fingering weight yarn in 1 main color (MC) and 5 contrast colors (CC).
260 (285, 315, 340) [385, 415, 450] (495, 530, 560) [625, 650, 680] yds MC
40 (45, 50, 55) [60, 65, 70] (75, 85, 90) [100, 105, 110] yds each CC
This pattern is perfect for scraps, mini skeins, or really any fingering weight yarn! For my first sample I used leftover yarn from my stash, some 100% merino, some merino/nylon, some 4-ply, some 2-ply!
Gauge — 23 st., 36 rows / 4 inches in stockinette (after wet blocking).
Needles — US size 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, circumference slightly smaller than bust measurement.
US size 3 (3.25 mm) needles for small circumference knitting (DPNs, long circular for magic loop, etc.)
Use whatever size needed to get gauge.
Notions — Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Sizing & Fit — Pattern is intended to have 0-2 in (0-5 cm) negative ease at the bust.
Finished garment measurements —
26 (29, 32, 35) [38, 41, 44] (47, 50, 53) [56, 59, 62] inches / 66 (74, 81, 89) [97, 104, 112] (119, 127, 135) [142, 150, 157] cm.
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