Smocked Tank by Leah Batt

Smocked Tank

Knitting
July 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
455 - 765 yards (416 - 700 m)
Approximately 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) inches/ 77 (81, 86, 92.5, 97, 101.5, 106, 113, 117.5, 122) cm around bust.
English
This pattern is available for free.

Knit in the round from the bottom up, the tank is very fitted, with curvy side shaping and is finished off with i-cord straps.

Finished Size:
Approximately 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) inches/ 77 (81, 86, 92.5, 97, 101.5, 106, 113, 117.5, 122) cm around bust. Shown in size 38 with approximately 1.5 inches/ 4 cm negative ease.

Yarn:
455 (495, 525, 585, 620, 670, 700, 720, 765) yds worsted to aran weight yarn with a significant silk, bamboo, or rayon content for drape and sheen. Remember to check gauge.

Sample knit in Berroco Ultra Silk in 6138 Lilac; 98 yd/90 m per 50g/1.76 oz skein; 40% Wool/ 40% Nylon/20% Silk.
This yarn has been discontinued.