This top can be worn as a matching set with the Walk the Line Skirt!

This pattern is from my book Light & Breezy Knitwear: 15 Modern Patterns for Tanks, Tees, Skirts & Other Warm-Weather Garments. The book includes a 15-piece collection of tees, tanks, skirts and more.

This pattern may not be copied, resold or distributed. Finished product may be sold with pattern credit. For pattern support please email support@knitwearbyjoan.com.

SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Circumference at the widest part of bust: 30.25 (34, 38.5, 42.25, 47) (50, 54.5, 58.25, 62.25, 66)“ / 77 (86, 98, 108, 119) (127, 139, 148, 158, 168) cm, blocked

The top is designed with 0 to 3 inches (0 to 8 cm) of neutral to positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size XS.

MATERIALS
Yarn
395 (475, 630, 730, 870) (975, 1105, 1265, 1395, 1555) yds / 360 (435, 575, 670, 795) (890, 1010, 1155, 1275, 1420) m of worsted (or DK) weight yarn

Sample uses We Are Knitters The Cotton in Pearl Gray (100% Cotton), 131 yds (120 m) per 100-g skein. An alternate sample was knit with We Are Knitters The Cotton in Canyon Rose.

Any worsted weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge. Alternatively, a DK weight yarn can also be used if you prefer a top with additional drape.

NEEDLES
For folded hem: US 4 (3.5 mm), 16- to 40-inch (40- to 100-cm) circular needles
For top: US 6 (4 mm), 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For straps: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or double pointed needles

Notions
Safety pin
Scissors
Scrap yarn in a contrasting color
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
21 sts x 29 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st using larger needles (blocked)
32 sts x 29 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in 1x1 twisted rib using larger needles (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
Backwards Loop Cast On
I-Cord
Whip Stitch