Rhea Tank by Christina Danaee

Rhea Tank

Knitting
April 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in Main Pattern - Blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
584 - 730 yards (534 - 668 m)
Small, Medium, Large
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

Rhea is a slightly oversized tank, made with cool cotton it is the perfect tank for sunny warm days. Layer it with another tank, or throw it over your swim suit at the pool. With a little bit of interest added in texture and no waist shaping it’s simple and easy to knit up on your beach weekend!

This tank is worked in the round, from the bottom up. The front and back pieces are worked separately and the straps are joined together with Kitchener stitch, making the tank completely seamless!

Sizes:
Small (Medium, Large)
Bust - 36” 91.4cm (39” 99cm, 41” 104.1cm)
Length - 22” 55.9cm (23” 58.4cm, 24” 61cm)

Yarn:
Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite
100% Cotton 5ply Sport Weight
50g/146 yards
4 (4, 5) Skeins Rose

Materials:
US 6 - 4mm circular needle 32” or longer
US 8 - 5mm circular needle 32” or longer
Large Stitch Holder
Stitch Markers
Tapestry Needle

Gauge:
17sts x 25 rows = 4” 10cm in main pattern with US 8—5mm needle, blocked.