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Iris Racerback Tank
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.
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SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Circumference at the widest part of bust: 29 (32.5, 37, 41, 45) (48.5, 53, 57, 60.5, 65)“ / 74 (83, 94, 104, 114) (124, 135, 145, 154, 165) cm, blocked
MATERIALS
Yarn
495 (575, 685, 755, 870) (930, 1040, 1260, 1370, 1445) yds / 450 (525, 625, 690, 795) (850, 950, 1150, 1250, 1320) m of sport weight yarn
Sample uses Drops Safran in 07 (100% Cotton), 175 yds (160 m) per 50-g skein. An alternate sample was also knit with Drops Safran in 18.
Any sport weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.
NEEDLES
For hem: US 3 (3.25 mm), 16 to 47-inch (40 to 120-cm) circular needle
For body: US 4 (3.5 mm), 24 to 60-inch (60 to 150-cm) circular needle
For neckband and armhole edge: US 4 (3.5 mm), 16 to 24-inch (40 to 60-cm) circular needle
Notions
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Scissors
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
27 sts x 32 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st worked both flat and in the round using larger needles (blocked)
TECHNIQUES
Kitchener Stitch (or 3-needle bind off)
Whip Stitch
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