Iris Racerback Tank by Joan Ho

Iris Racerback Tank

by Joan Ho
Knitting
March 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
27 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
495 - 1445 yards (453 - 1321 m)
XS-6XL
English
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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
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