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DESCRIPTION

CHAPSTICK is a casual, classic tank fine-tuned for the perfect fit across the size range. This top-down, seamless knit features an elegantly shaped racerback, two neck options (crew or scoop), and contrast folded hems for the neck and armholes. The pattern is fully illustrated at every step to help you understand the construction of the garment, and it includes 9 sizes with gender-neutral instructions for optional bust/belly shaping.

→ Click here to download a free preview with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic.

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SIZING

TO FIT BUST/CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
In inches: (30, 34, 38) [42, 46, 50] {54, 58, 62}
In centimeters: (75, 85, 95) [105, 115, 125] {135, 145, 155}

To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust/chest and choose the size closest to your exact measurements. This tank is designed to be worn with 6-10”/15-25cm of negative ease.

In the photos, Jaq (they/them) is wearing is size 7 (54”/135cm) with 8”/20cm of negative ease at the widest point of their chest, and Ambika (she/her) is wearing a size 2 (34”/85cm) with 8”/20cm of negative ease at the widest point of her bust.

→ To see how CHAPSTICK looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the test knitting round up here!

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GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS

Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette
Recommended needles:

• Main needles: US 2 (2.75mm) 32”/80cm circular
• Smaller needles: US 1 (2.25mm) 32”/80 circular

Notions: darning needle, stitch markers, locking stitch markers, scrap yarn, small crochet hook, spare circular needles in smaller size

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YARN

CHAPSTICK was designed in Purl Soho Santolina, a 70% cotton/20% bamboo/10% hemp fingering weight yarn. This machine washable yarn has a beautiful sheen, a light and airy texture, and a bit more bounce than a 100% cotton yarn, making it especially well-suited to a summer garment with negative ease.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

MAIN YARN
Yards: (500, 550, 615) /670, 745, 825/ {920, 1025, 1145}
Meters: (455, 505, 560) /615, 680, 755/ {845, 935, 1045}

CONTRAST YARN
Yards: (50, 55, 60) /70, 75, 85/ {95, 105, 115}
Meters: (45, 50, 55) /65, 70, 80/ {85, 95, 105}

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SHARING

See pictures of other Chapstick Tanks and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag #ChapstickTank. Be sure to tag @jaqcieslak so I can see too!

All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive to fit up to at least a 60”/150cm full chest circumference.