Summer Breeze Tank
A bit of inspiration behind the name:
As you know, I love my simple but timeless stitches. For the coming of spring, an open knit tank felt like the perfect next project. With a simple increase and decrease this texture allows you to layer over a tank or swimsuit to add that perfect touch to your warmer days outfits! Completed with with thin straps that add a cute bow for the perfect outfit! Happy knitting.
METHOD Knitting
DIFFICULTY
Beginner
SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
DESCRIPTION
With an open knit texture to pair over your favorite tank or swimsuit this tank brings on the relaxing summer vacay vibes. This works up in an easy stitch repeat and is perfect for a beginner. I don’t love an icord strap so notice the easy peasy delicate braided straps that add the perfect bit of sweet to this spring/summer outfit!
YARN
Lion Brand Yarn, Made With Love #4, 3.5oz/100g, 185yd/169m, (60% Cotton/40% Acrylic) in “Lychee”
Skeins needed: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 4)
NEEDLES
US 10 (6 mm)
NOTIONS
1 Stitch Marker, Yarn Needle, Scissors
GAUGE
Blocked
12 sts x 10 rows = 4” (10cm) in “Body” pattern.
Picture this over your favorite tank or swim suit! I love the idea of this over a bright suit, full or two piece, it gives strong summer/festival vibes and I love t!!
An easy to customize and wear tank!!! Adjust the length from cropped to long to suit your Summer style and this airy cotton tank will be weightless on your so it’s all style and no overheat! If you live in warmer climates an extra layer can be a lot - thats what was in my mind when I designed this, we needed a cute layer that wouldn’t add to the summer heat, just the gorgeousness of the outfit!
NOTES
Check Stitches to Know on pg. 7 for all abbreviations and terms.
What size are you making? For example, if you’re making an L, you’ll work the same spot in the parentheses for the entire pattern.
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) = X ( X, X, L, X) (X, X, X, X)
You can easily add length to be perfect for you and the straps are adjustable for easy customization.
The body is worked up in one piece in the round and then the top shaping details are in rows. Straps are simple braids that get sewn on at the end.
GAUGE
Please check your gauge before you start this pattern to match the finished measurements: Matching stitches per inch will get your width to match, rows will match up the length.
It’s best to make your swatch slightly bigger than what the pattern states it should measure, so you can measure it in the center of your square, getting an accurate reading. You can do this by adding 2 additional stitches and work 2 additional rows. Do not count the first and last stitch in your measurement or the first and last row.
Needle Size Suggestions:
If your swatch has less stitches, swatch again using a smaller needle.
If your swatch has more stitches, swatch again using a larger needle.
Finished Measurements
Based on Standard Measurements of:
30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)” /
76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147, 158) cm
Chest Model is 5’1” (155cm) wearing a Small
With 6” /15cm of positive ease 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)(56, 60, 64, 68)” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132)(142, 152, 162.5, 173) cm
Length Under arm to bottom hem
8” / 20 cm
Stitches to Know
k Knit
k2tog Knit two stitches together
M Stitch Marker
p Purl
p2tog Purl 2 together
RS Right Side
st(s) Stitches
WS Wrong Side
YO Yarn Over
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Pattern
NOTE: Diagram photos for each section are included on the PDF with the kit and paid PDF version.
Cast On 108 (120, 132, 144, 156)(168, 180, 192, 204) sts, join in the round and place a M.
Ribbing
Round 1: Knit. [108 (120, 132, 144, 156)(168, 180, 192, 204) sts]
Round 2: (k1, p1) for the round.
Round 3-6: Repeat Rounds 1+2.
Round 7: Knit.
Body
Round 1: *K2tog, YO; repeat after * for the round.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3-28: Repeat Rounds 1+2.
Round 29: Knit.
Round 30-36: Repeat Rounds 1+2 of Ribbing section.
Measures 8” / 20 cm from cast-on to the last row worked. Add length as preferred.
Round 37: Knit.
Round 38: (RS) Bind off in knit until you have 46 (50, 56, 62, 68)(74, 80, 86, 92) sts left, continue ribbing as established for the remaining round. [46 (50, 56, 62, 68)(74, 80, 86, 92) sts]
Front shaping
Round 39: (WS) P2tog twice, purl the remaining row. [44 (48, 54, 60, 66)(72, 78, 84, 90) sts]
Round 40: (RS) K2tog twice, (k1, p1) for the remaining row. [42 (46, 52, 58, 64)(70, 76, 82, 88) sts]
Round 41: Repeat Row 39. [40 (44, 50, 56, 62)(68, 74, 80, 86) sts]
Round 42: Repeat Row 40. [38 (42, 48, 54, 60)(66, 72, 78, 84) sts]
Round 43-44: Work 2 Rows of Ribbing as established.
Round 45: Bind off in knit. Cut yarn and weave in the ends.
Shoulder Straps - Make 4
Step 1: Cut 12 lengths of yarn, 22” / 56 cm long.
Step 2: Fold the yarn in half, secure the top with a pin to hold it while you braid it. (See Pic) Braid the length using 2 strands per wrap. Tie a knot when you reach the end.
Step 3: Repeat for all 4 straps.
Step 4: (front) Attach a strap at each corner of the bind-off Row 45. (back) Sew the other two straps on the back side bind-off row, 2” / 5 cm inward from the front straps.
