Sweater tanks are IN, and I know this Lucky Stripes Top is going to get a lot of wear this spring and fall, especially. I wanted this tank top to be comfy, flatteringly form fitting, and versatile. 🎉 Pair it with jeans or slacks, layer with a cardigan, slip on a pleather skirt... you name it.
I've shared below exactly how I made this top. The pattern is knit in the round from the bottom up. You can always customize the colors and length to your taste! Remember that extra yardage may be needed if the size is adjusted.
The final dimensions of the top are: 35 cm / 14 inches in width (70 cm / 28 inches circumference) and 25 cm / 10 inches from the armpit to bottom edge.
The gauge for 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) in stockinette stitch: 16 stitches (4 per inch) and 28 rows
For the main green color, I used 300 yards of Herrschners Homesyle yarn (75% acrylic, 25% wool), which is Aran (8 wpi) weight. I used 100 yards of the black.
Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
sl = slip purlwise
ssk = slip, slip, knit; this is a decrease and means that you slip 1 st, slip the next, then put the left needle back into the slipped sts and knit them together
k2tog= knit 2 together; this is also a decrease
st = stitch
sts = stitches
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
Materials:
Aran (8 wpi) Yarn (I used Herrschners Homesyle; 75% acrylic, 25% wool)
Main color (green): 300 yardsStripe color (black): 100 yards
US 7 circular needles (recommended 12" or 16" length)
US 8 circular needles (recommended 12" or 16" length)
stitch marker
2 cable needles or stitch holders
Embroidery needle
Instructions
Body
With green/main color and US 7 needles, CO 118 stitches. Place a marker to keep track of the start of rounds.
Rounds 1-5: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end
Switch to US 8 needles. Knit 11 rounds.
Switch to stripe color/black.
Knit 2 rounds.
Break black, leaving a few inches of the end so it can be secured and woven in. Switch to green.
Body continued
In green, knit 15 rounds.
In black, knit 2 rounds.
Repeat these rounds 3 more times, ending with black.
Front Top (worked as rows)
Row 1 (RS, green): sl1, k1, ssk, k24, k2tog, k2, turn
Row 2 and all even rows (WS): sl1, *purl all stitches to the end
Row 3 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k22, k2tog, k2
Row 5 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k20, k2tog, k2
Row 7 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k18, k2tog, k2
Row 9 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k16, k2tog, k2
Row 11 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k14, k2tog, k2
Row 12 (WS): sl1, purl to the end
Switch to black.
Row 13 (RS): k2, ssk, k12, k2tog, k2
Row 14 (WS): sl1, purl to the end.
Break black. Switch to green.
Row 15 (RS): k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2
Row 17 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k2
Row 19 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2
Row 21 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2
Row 23 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2
Row 25 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k2tog, k2
Move stitches to a cable needle or stitch holder. Break main color yarn, leaving about 3 feet for the straps. Rejoin yarn with the next body stitch, right side facing. Repeat Front Top rows once more.
Back Top (worked as rows)
Row 1 (RS, green): sl1, k1, ssk, k19, k2tog, k2, turn
Row 2 and all even rows (WS): sl1, *purl all stitches to the end
Row 3 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k17, k2tog, k2
Row 5 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k15, k2tog, k2
Row 7 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k13, k2tog, k2
Row 9 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k11, k2tog, k2
Row 11 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k9, k2tog, k2
Row 12 (WS): sl1, purl to the end
Switch to black.
Row 13 (RS): k2, ssk, k7, k2tog, k2
Row 14 (WS): sl1, purl to the end.
Break black. Switch to green.
Row 15 (RS): k2, ssk, k5, k2tog, k2
Row 17 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k2
Row 19 (RS): sl1, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2
Row 21 (RS): cast off all stitches.
Break main color yarn, leaving about 4 inches to weave in the end. Rejoin yarn with the next body stitch, right side facing. Repeat Back Top rows once more.
Straps
The straps are worked as an I-cord across each of the 7 stitches on each cable needle or stitch holder, using US 7 needles. Check out Purl Soho's tutorial on how to knit an I-cord as needed: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/i-cord
After working two rows of I-cord, switch to black. Work two rows of I-cord in black. Switch to green and work remaining rows of I-cord. I recommend measuring a favorite tank top you have to determine the length of straps you want, or try it on and measure. When you complete a strap, cast off all stitches. Sew the end to the corresponding back point.
Weave in all ends.
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