Ravinia Tank by Sue Peterson

Ravinia Tank

Knitting
June 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in 4.5 stitches per inch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
609 - 870 yards (557 - 796 m)
Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large
English
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Description
A tank with a little flare featuring a scoop neck. The body is A-line which flatters all figure types. Perfect alone or paired with a sweater or shawl for evening. The armhole and neck are defined by garter stitch - no picking up stitches! Knit the 2 pieces, sew them together, put on and wear!

Skills Needed
Casting On
Stockinette Stitch- alternate knitting one row, purling one row
Garter Stitch- Knitting every row
Decreasing- Knit 2 together and SSK (videos will show you how)
Binding off
Videos are provided at olioknits.com for basic techniques as well as “how to” steps specific to this pattern.
Yarn
We used Rowan’s Savannah (94% cotton 6% silk 87 yards/50 grams)
Small 7 skeins, Medium 7 skeins / Large 8 skeins, XLarge 9 skeins
Supplies Needed
Tape measure
Tapestry Needle and safety pins
Needles - #8 needle Please remember that after knitting up your swatch, your needle size may change.
Gauge- 4.5 stitches = 4” square in Stockinette Stitch using a #8 needle (#8 for most people)
Sizes and Measurements.
Size Small Medium Large X-large
Bust 30-34“ 36-38”, 40- 44” 46”
Length 22 “ 22” 23” 24”