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
Advanced Beginner

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Circumference at the widest part of bust: 29.5 (33.5, 37.5, 41.5, 45.5) (49.5, 53.5, 57.5, 61.5, 65.5)“ / 75 (85, 96, 106, 116) (126, 136, 146, 157, 167) cm, blocked

MATERIALS
Yarn
270 (310, 345, 390, 435) (485, 535, 595, 655, 690) yds / 245 (280, 315, 355, 395) (440, 490, 540, 595, 630) m of DK weight yarn

Sample uses Rowan Purelife Revive in 00472 Loam (36% Recycled Silk, 36% Recycled Cotton, 28% Recycled Viscose), 137 yds (125 m) per 50-g skein.

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

NEEDLES
For straps: S 4 (3.5 mm) straight or double pointed needles
For body: US 6 (4 mm), 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needle

Notions
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
20 sts x 31 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in 1x1 ribbing using larger needles (blocked and stretched)

Note: It is difficult to measure gauge accurately when it comes to ribbing due to the amount of stretch. If you are able to get close to gauge stretched OR unstretched, the garment will fit.

TECHNIQUES
Double Stockinette Stitch