Gorge Tank Top by Jennifer Owens

Gorge Tank Top

Knitting
March 2020
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Textured Rib patt.
US 4 - 3.5 mm
612 - 1224 yards (560 - 1119 m)
30 (31½, 35½, 39, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" circumference at underarm.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The 100% cotton yarn of the Gorge Tank Top makes this an ideal piece for your summer wardrobe. Using a simple ribbing pattern with stripes, this cute, cropped summer tank is worked back and forth in two pieces and seamed. The shoulders are grafted together in pattern.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 30 (31½, 35½ , 39, 43, 46½, 50, 54)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 31½ “; modeled with 7½” of negative ease.

Yarn Atelier Zitron Echt (100% cotton; 153 yd 140 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #20 Orange (A) and #22 Natural (B), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable marker (m); stitch holders; 2 size 4 (3.5 mm) or smaller double-pointed needles (dpn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Textured Rib patt.

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NOTES

  • This tank top is worked from the bottom up in two identical pieces and seamed. The shoulders are grafted together in pattern.

  • Do not break yarn at color changes. Carry unused color up the side of work until it is needed again. Bring new color under color just used.

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