A tunic-length tank is worked in the round from the bottom up. Extra volume is folded into pleats at the bodice, and a section of dropped stitches decorate the neckline. This top is meant to be blousy when worn.
Finished Size 46¼ (50½ , 54½ , 58¾ , 63, 67¼ , 71½ )" bust circumference, to fit 30¾ (33¼ , 36, 38½ , 41¼ , 43¾ , 46¼ )" actual bust (see Notes). Tank shown measures 50½ ", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Corntastic (100% corn; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #6515 copper, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Yarn Weight #3 - Light
Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Lower edge—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Straps and pleats—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); two ¾ " metal rings; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 52 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle.
Originally Published Interweave Knits Spring 2010