ONE Tank Top by MINGBI LUO

ONE Tank Top

Knitting
August 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
820 - 1367 yards (750 - 1250 m)
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL
English
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Pattern includes:
Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate / Adventurous Beginner

ONE tank top is that one basic summer piece has nothing so special or stands out. But exists in almost everyone’s wardrobe. This casual wear top features sporty shoulder & armhole line, feminine lace neckline trim, narrow arm opening hem and wide bottom hem.
ONE tank top is worked from top down in stockinette stitch in one piece.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

MEASUREMENTS
Bust Circumference: 80 (84) 89 (94) 103 (112) 124 cm
31.5 (33) 35 (37) 40.5 (44) 48.8 inches
Length (measured below armhole): 28 (29) 31 (33) 35 (36) 37 cm
11 (11.5) 12.2 (13) 13.8 (14.2) 14.6 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3 mm US 2.5 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
2.5 mm US 1.5 circular needles ( 80 or 100 cm 32 or 40 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge
3 mm US 2.5 double-pointed needles (15 cm 6 inches )

KNITTING DENSITY
In stockinette stitch using 3 mm US 2.5 needles
28 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SIZE GUIDE
The top is designed to have approx. 5-8 cm 2-3 inches of negative ease, meaning it is designed to be about 5-8 cm 2-3 inches smaller in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-120) 120-130 cm 31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5-37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5-43.3 (43.3-47.3) inches.

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
150 (150) 150 (200) 200 (250) 250 gr.
Knitting for Olive, Pure Silk, 50 gr. / 250 m - Cardamom
Knit the top with 1 strand of Pure Silk.

Yarn Alternatives
Any fingering (4 ply) yarn would be a good choice.