This tank is worked from the center-back neck down. The straps and yoke are worked as one piece from side to side with dense cables. The stockinette body is picked up along the yoke and strap in two pieces and worked down with short-rows, then joined in the round and the lower body is worked in one piece to the hem.
Finished Size 32¼ (34½ , 37½ , 40, 43¼ , 45½ )" bust circumference. Camisole shown measures 32¼ ", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Berroco NaturLin (45% linen, 55% rayon; 115 yd [106 m]/50 g): #6303 oats, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Needles Yoke and straps—size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); removable markers or waste yarn; stitch markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 40 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4" in right- and left-yoke cable patts on smaller needles; 21 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2010