Folded Lace Tank by Bristol Ivy

Folded Lace Tank

Knitting
April 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
680 - 1020 yards (622 - 933 m)
37 1/4 (41 1/2, 44 1/4, 48 1/2, 52, 54 3/4)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 41 1/2", modeled with 7 1/2" of positive ease.
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FINISHED SIZE 37 1/4 (41 1/2, 44 1/4, 48 1/2, 52, 54 3/4)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 41 1/2”, modeled with 7 1/2” of positive ease.

YARN Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd 155 m/1 3/4 oz 50 g): mahogany, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 16” and 32” circulars (cir), and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4” in St st.

This tank combines the drape and fall of a classic Greek chiton with a wearable, modern shape. The folds of the fabric create an A-line silhouette, and the touch of lace hidden inside the pleat adds a feminine touch.