Alexandrite Tank by Robin Melanson

Alexandrite Tank

Knitting
December 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
730 - 1314 yards (668 - 1202 m)
32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference; shown in size 32½"
English
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-Sizes 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)“ bust circumference; shown in size 32½”
-Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd 133 m/50 g):
• #139 peacock, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins
-Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st; 13-st garter eyelet panel measures 2¼“ wide
-Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 16” circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Robin says; “The beguiling décolleté neckline on this sleeveless top is accentuated by an interesting collar. The garter stitch collar is worked as a separate piece and is twisted at the center front before being sewn to the garment; in a fluent curve reflecting its contoured shape. Worked in a delightfully draping blend of silk and alpaca; the textured eyelet panel stands out against the flowing Stockinette background.”