Linen Rib Tank by Jennifer Hagan

Linen Rib Tank

Knitting
March 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in k2, p2 rib, slightly stretched.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
456 - 836 yards (417 - 764 m)
33¾ (37, 40½, 43¾, 47¼, 50½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33¾", modeled with ¼ " of negative ease.
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This tank features 2x2 rib that gives way through decreases to a neckline insert with cables and a plunging back neckline. Organic linen gives the versatile tank a light, cool feel that may be dressed up or down as desired.

Designer Jen Hagan

Finished Size 33¾ (37, 40½, 43¾, 47¼, 50½)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33¾”, modeled with ¼ “ of negative ease.

Yarn Quince & Co. Kestrel (100% organic linen; 76 yd 70 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #501 sand, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16” and 24” circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 22 rnds = 4” in k2, p2 rib, slightly stretched.