As of February 2023 there is now a free Bow Tie Sleeve expansion available! The separate pdf is now included in the download section of this pattern, enjoy!

Now in a finer gauge, our Tip Top Tank is designed to be an easy summer knit, and is the perfect simple project for warmer weather. The deep V neck is flattering to wear without being too revealing, and the straps are wide enough to hide your bra straps (hello practical!). Throw it on with shorts or a breezy skirt on a hot day, pair it with jeans in Autumn, or even make up a fine woolly version to wear as a vest over shirts in the cooler months.

The pattern includes instructions to knit it flat on straight needles, as well as in the round on circulars (woohoo no seams!). And with clear and simple instructions, both options would be suitable for first-time garment knitters who have tackled the basics of knitting and purling, and are up for learning some fun new techniques! The body is knit from the bottom up, and the length is easily customizable with suggestions for a cute crop as well as a longer version, making it a fantastic wardrobe staple.

If you are looking for a 5ply version of this pattern, our original Tip Top Tank can be found over here!

Well, what are you waiting for? Grab some cotton, linen, silk or wool yarn and whip up your own Tip Top Tank!

MATERIALS

Sizes: XS (S, SM, M, ML, L, XL, XXL)

To Fit Bust: 75 (82, 88, 93, 100, 105, 112, 120) cm / 29.5 (32, 35, 36.5, 39.5, 41.5, 44, 47) inches

Finished Bust: 75 (82, 88, 93, 100, 105, 112, 120) cm / 29.5 (32, 35, 36.5, 39.5, 41.5, 44, 47) inches
Designed to fit with approximately 0-2cm / 0-3/4” of positive ease depending on preferred fit. Pictured here in size SM worn with zero ease at bust.

Yarn: Any 3 to 4ply / Fingering to Light Fingering weight yarn.
We used BC Garn Tussah Tweed (100% Silk 250m/50g), but any 2ply to 4ply yarn which gives you the right gauge will be fine.

Quantity:
Cropped: Approximately 301 (356, 402, 435, 485, 528, 583, 674) metres

Longer: 364 (424, 476, 512, 569, 616, 676, 774) metres

Please note that if you choose to knit the Bow Tie Sleeve expansion, this will use an extra 70-120m of yarn, depending on how long you make them.

Needles:
Seamed Version: 3.50mm and 3.25mm 30cm or longer straight needles.

In the Round Version: 3.50mm and 3.25mm 60-100cm circular needles (choose a length that is smaller than the Finished Bust size)

Adjust needle size as necessary to match pattern gauge.

Gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows to 10cm in stocking stitch on larger needles (row gauge isn’t too crucial)

Extras: 3 stitch markers (In the Round version), stitch holders or scrap yarn for holding stitches, darning needle