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
Advanced Beginner

SIZING
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Circumference at the underbust: 28.25 (32.25, 36.25, 40.25, 44.25) (48.25, 52.25, 56.25, 60.25, 64.25)“ / 73 (83, 93, 103, 113) (123, 134, 144, 154, 164) cm, blocked

The top is designed with 0 to 2 inches (0 to 5 cm) of neutral to positive ease at the underbust. The amount of ease at the breasts depends on your preferred coverage, although -2 to 0 inches (-5 to 0 cm) of negative to neutral ease is recommended.

To select your size, use a measuring tape to take two measurements: 1) the width of one breast (from your side to the center of your chest) and 2) your underbust (the circumference of your chest directly under your breasts). Using the measurements for A and C in the sizing chart above, select the size that best corresponds with your measurements.

If there is a significant difference between your personal measurements and the chart, the pattern will include further instructions on how to achieve the perfect fit!

MATERIALS
Yarn
350 (430, 485, 555, 615) (685, 745, 815, 875, 945) yds / 325 (395, 445, 510, 565) (630, 685, 750, 805, 870) m of fingering weight yarn

Sample uses Summer Camp Fibers Yarn Goosebumps in Cotton Candy (90% superwash merino, 10% nylon), 246 yds (225 m) per 100-g skein.

Any fingering weight yarn can be used for this pattern as long as it matches gauge.

NEEDLES
For cups and underbust hem: US 5 (3.75 mm), 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For ruffle: US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles~
For I-Cord: US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles
~Any length shorter than the ruffle circumference will work, but a minimum of 36-inch (90-cm) is recommended due to the large number of sts.

Notions
Removable stitch marker
Safety pin
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts x 27 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in
stockinette stitch with US 5 (3.75 mm) needles
and yarn held double (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
Backwards Loop Cast On
Horizontal Invisible Seam
I-Cord