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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: 30 (34, 37.25, 41.25, 46) (50, 54, 57.25, 61.25, 66)“ / 76 (86, 95, 105, 117) (127, 137, 146, 156, 168) cm, blocked

The top is designed with 0-2 inches (0-5 cm) of neutral to positive ease. Sample shown is knit in size XS.

MATERIALS
Yarn
750 (905, 1010, 1110, 1240) (1360, 1465, 1610, 1780, 1930) yds / 685 (825, 920, 1015, 1135) (1245, 1340, 1470, 1630, 1765) m of DK weight yarn

Sample uses Drops Belle in Silver (53% Cotton, 33% Rayon, 14% Linen), 131 yds (120 m) per 50-g skein. An alternate sample was also knit with Pickles Booboo in 109 (100% Bamboo), 109 yds (100 m) per 50-g skein.

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

NEEDLES
For hem: US 4 (3.5 mm), 32- to 60-inch (80- to 150-cm) circular needle
For ruffle and top: US 6 (4 mm), 24- to 60- inch (60- to 150-cm) circular needle

Notions
0.75” / 20-mm elastic (recommended length: 0.5” / 1.25 cm less than your shoulder circumference)
0.5” / 13-mm elastic (recommended length: 0.5” / 1.25 cm less than your waist circumference)
Removable stitch marker
Safety pin
Scissors
Scrap yarn in a contrasting color
Sewing needle and matching thread
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
24 sts x 32 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st worked in the round using smaller needles (blocked)

20 sts x 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette st worked in the round using larger needles (blocked)

TECHNIQUES
Backwards Loop Cast On
I-Cord Bind Off
Whip Stitch