Ameixa is a minimalist sleeveless tank, with waist shape focused on the back. It is adorned with a powerful line of decreases to shape the armhole and elegant stockinette borders at hem, neck, and armhole. The tank is easy to wear and polished, and it will become a staple in your wardrobe.

Ameixa is the Portuguese word for the plum fruit.

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CONSTRUCTION
Ameixa is worked bottom-up in the round until the armhole separation, and the upper body is then worked flat. The shoulder straps are then joined using the three needle bind off method.

BUST CIRCUMFERENCE
33 (36, 39, 42) 45, 48, 51”
84 (91.5, 99, 107) 114, 122, 129.5 cm
Measurements given are for the finished garment.
This tank is designed to fit with no ease to 2” (5 cm) of positive ease at the bust.

YARN
Sport weight yarn, approximate amount:
Yards: 440 (500, 600, 660) 770, 800, 990
Meters: 402 (458, 548, 604) 704, 732, 905
Shown here in Knit Picks Shine Sport, 60% Cotton and 40% Rayon / Viscose, 110 yards (101 meters): 4 (5, 6, 6) 7, 8, 9 skeins in Serenade.

GAUGE
18 sts and 22 rows 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on larger needles.

NOTIONS
Removable markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, and
tapestry needle.

NEEDLES
US 7 – 4.5 mm

• 16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.
• a set of double pointed or long circular for magic loop in small circumferences.

US 8 – 5 mm

• 16” (41 cm) and 32” (81 cm) circulars.