Billhook is a tank top with an elegantly shaped hemline. Intended to be worn with little to no ease, it is worked in the round from the bottom up with waist shaping that is further defined by the Billhook Lace pattern that runs up the sides. The front shoulders wrap around to the back in an English tailored shoulder for a clean fit.

Body is worked in the round from the bottom up, then front and back are worked separately. Front armholes are worked to a longer depth than the Back and all shoulder shaping is worked on the Back shoulders. Shoulders are joined, then neckband and armholes are picked up.

#sizeinclusive to a 62” / 157.5 cm finished chest measurement.

This knitting pattern includes written description, both chart and written instructions for stitch pattern, front and back images, and a schematic with measurements.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)“ / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
Length: 22 ¼ (22 ½, 22 ¾, 23, 23 ¼)(23 ½, 23 ¾, 24, 24 ¼)” / 56.5 (57, 58, 58.5, 59)(59.5, 60.5, 61, 61.5) cm
Intended to be worn with between 1” (2.5 cm) negative to 1” (2.5 cm) positive ease; grey sample size 34” (86.5 cm) worn with 1” (2.5 cm) negative ease.

YARN
DK weight yarn; 560 (620, 685, 745, 805)(865, 925, 980, 1040) yd / 510 (570, 625, 680, 740)(790, 845, 900, 950) m
Shown in Harrisville Designs (harrisville.com) Silk & Wool Blend; 175 yd per 1.75 oz skein; 50% silk / 50% wool; in Canyon #214
Shown in Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima; 220yd (200m) per 100g (3.75oz) skein; 100% Pima cotton; in Slate Grey #3756

SUBSTITUTION NOTES
Choose a DK weight yarn that can give you the required gauge. Because it’s worn next to the skin, soft fibres are recommended. Particularly for hot climates, plant fibres would be an excellent choice.

NEEDLES
3.5 & 4 mm (US 4 & 6) circular needles, 60 or 80 cm (24” or 32”) depending on size of garment
3.5 mm (US 4) needle(s), for working neck and armhole edging in the round: one long or two short circular needles or double pointed needles

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Locking stitch markers
Stitch holder or waste yarn (optional)
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 Sts and 31 Rnds = 4” square in Stockinette stitch in-the-round, lightly blocked.

Techniques
Knitting in the round, increases/decreases, working simple lace from written instructions, basic sweater construction, English tailored shoulders (with clear instructions), one piece, bottom up, picking up stitches.

Helpful Links
Raised Increases video tutorial
Raised Increases photo tutorial
SSK & SSP Decreases video tutorial
Centred Double Decrease video tutorial