Today's free pattern is for a Knit Breezy Tank. I'm using this incredibly soft yarn from Lion Brand called Feels Like Butta, because well, it really does. It's soft and has a really nice drape. This top is made in 2 pieces (front & back) & sewn together at the shoulders and sides.
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SUPPLIES:
Worsted Weight Yarn | Lion Brand's Feels Like Butta in 3 different colors, 1 Skein each 340-380 Yards
Color A: Charcoal
Color B: Red
Color C: Ice
US 11/8mm Knitting Needles Or needle size to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
Tape Measure
Scissor
ABBREVIATIONS | Tutorials
co – Cast on
st(s) - Stitch(es)
k – Knit
p - Purl
st st - Stockinette Stitch
sl1k - Slip 1 Stitch Knitwise
yo - Yarn Over
rep – Repeat
rem - Remaining
ssk - Skip, Skip, Knit
k2tog - Knit 2 Stitches Together
rs - Right Side
ws - Wrong Side
Special Stitch: Drop Stitch
Pattern Notes:
Finished piece is a loose fitting tank with approx. 3-6” ease. Use the mattress stitch for seaming.
Gauge:
4" = 14 sts | 16 Rows
2" = 7 sts | 8 Rows
Instructions:
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL)
Front & Back | Make 2
Color A - Charcoal
Co 63 (70, 79, 84, 91) sts
Row 1-4: *k1, p1. Rep from * to end.
Row 5 (rs): sl1k, k all rem sts
Row 6 (ws): purl all sts.
Rows 7-10: Rep st st rows 5-6 twice.
Row 11: *yo 3x, k1. Rep from * to end.
Row 12: *p1, drop the 3 yo sts. Rep from * to end.
Row 13-18: Rep st st rows 5-6 three times.
Row 19: *yo 2x, k1. Rep from * to end.
Row 20: *p1, drop the 2 yo sts. Rep from * to end.
Color B - Red
Row 21: sl1k, k all rem sts
Row 22: purl all sts.
Rows 23-26: Rep st st rows 21-22 twice.
Row 27: *yo, k1. Rep from * to end.
Row 28: *p1, drop the yo st. Rep from * to end.
Row 29-36: Rep rows 21-28.
Color C – Ice | Armhole Shaping
Row 37: sl1k, ssk, k all rem sts until last 3 sts. k2tog, k.
Row 38: purl all sts.
Row 39-42: Rep rows 37 & 38 twice.
Row 43: yo, k, ssk, *yo, k. Rep from * to last 3 sts. yo, k2tog, yo, k.
Row 44: *p1, drop the yo st. Rep from * to end.
Rows 45-60: Rep rows 37-44 twice.
Rows 61-66: Rep rows 37-42 once.
Sizes L /XL ONLY
Rows 67-68: Rep rows 43-44 once.
Bind off loosely. Block before seaming.
Finishing
Lay both pieces together. If you are using other seaming methods, make sure the visible seam is on the inside (wrong side).
Side seam
Sew the sides from bottom up to row 36 (before armholes). You may sew in sections of the st st skipping drop sts or ensure yarn is stretched far enough when continuing sewing.
Shoulder seam
Sew 1-2" from edge in to neckline.
Weave in all ends. Turn tank right side out.
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