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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
Intermediate

Sizing
XS (S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL)
Circumference at the widest part of bust: 34.25 (38.5, 42.25, 46.5, 50.25) (54.5, 58.25, 62.5, 66.25, 70.5)“ / 87 (98, 107, 118, 128) (139, 148, 159, 168, 179) cm, blocked

The top is designed with 4 to 7 inches (10 to 18 cm) of positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size S with 7 inches (18 cm) of positive ease.

MATERIALS
Yarn
855 (925, 1005, 1100, 1185) (1290, 1400, 1515, 1630, 1750) yds / 785 (850, 920, 1010, 1085) (1185, 1285, 1390, 1495, 1605) m of DK or worsted weight yarn in MC

13 (17, 20, 23, 28) (32, 35, 42, 46, 50) yds / 12 (16, 18, 21, 26) (29, 32, 39, 42, 46) m of DK or worsted weight yarn in CC

Sample uses Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK in 2 for the MC (100% Cotton), 218 yds (200 m) per 100-g skein and Koigu Jasmine in J132S for the CC (100% Wool), 242 yds (221 m) per 100-g skein.

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

NEEDLES
For hem: US 4 (3.5 mm) 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For body: US 6 (4 mm) 24- to 60-inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needles
For sleeves: US 6 (4 mm) 16- to 24-inch (40-to 60-cm) circular needle

Notions
Removable stitch marker(s)
Scrap yarn in contrasting color
1 set of snap-on buttons (8-12 mm, optional)
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts x 27 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette
st using US 7 (4 mm) needles (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
German short rows
Horizontal invisible seam
Mattress stitch
Whip Stitch