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
Beginner

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Widest part of top (front): 16.25 (18.5, 21, 23.25, 25.5) (27.75, 30.25, 32.5, 34.75, 37)“ / 41 (47, 53, 59, 65) (71, 77, 83, 88, 94) cm, blocked

To select your size, measure the widest part of your bust from one side to the other. The top is designed with 0 to 1 inch (0 to 3 cm) of neutral to positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size XS. If in between sizes, it is recommended to select the smaller size.

MATERIALS
Yarn
145 (170, 225, 280, 320) (345, 450, 535, 625, 690) yds / 130 (155, 205, 255, 290) (315, 410, 485, 570, 630) m of DK or worsted weight yarn

Sample uses Drops Design Bomull-Lin in Off White (53% Cotton, 47% Cellulose - Linen / Flax), 93 yds (85 m) per 50-g skein.

Any DK or worsted weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

NEEDLES
For body: US 6 (4 mm), straight or circular needles
For straps: US 4 (3.5 mm) straight or double pointed needles

Notions
Removable stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in rice stitch worked flat using larger needles (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
I-Cord