Central Purlk Lite is a fingering weight tank featuring garter stitch detailing and two body and strap options. Using simple details to elevate basics, Central Purlk Lite will be a fantastic addition to any wardrobe. Videos and step-by-step tutorials are included to help you through the steps of grafting your garter stitch straps to perfection!

Materials

• Fingering weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Blame the Knots For Sure Fingering in Power Surge (437 yds / 100g)
• US 6 /4.0 mm circular needles (or needle size required to meet gauge)
• 6 stitch markers, one unique to mark BOR
• Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
• Darning needle

Gauge

24 stitches and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette knit in the round, blocked on US 6 / 4.0 mm needles

Note: Some testers found that their garter stitch gauge was significantly different than their stockinette gauge, so you may want to test this gauge as well and adjust accordingly.

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 24, 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64)” / 60, 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) cm

Meant to be worn with approximately 4”/ 10 cm of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust.

Size up for a more neutral fit or down for a tank with more negative ease.

Yardage

315, 366 (418, 475, 571) (633, 707, 774) (902, 980, 1071) yds / 288, 335 (382, 434, 522) (579, 646, 708) (825, 896, 979) m

Each additional inch of body length will require 31, 36 (40, 45, 49) (54, 58, 63) (67, 72, 76) yds / 28, 33 (37, 41, 45) (49, 53, 58) (61, 66, 69) m

Construction

Pattern is constructed bottom-up, beginning with the garter hem. The body is worked in the round, then the front cups and straps are worked flat. Finally, the preferred back option is worked, followed by grafting the straps together.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed top! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #centralpurlklite!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com.

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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