Introducing the ultimate hot weather racerback tank in a cool-to-the-touch fiber blend we crave on those sweltering summer days!

Totally Tank Top is a top-down, scoop neck, racer back cropped tank top knit in a summer fiber with ribbed finishes at the armholes and body hem and a rolled neckline finish.

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Sizes
All of my patterns are #SizeInclusive through a 62” chest.

(XS, S, M)L, 1X, 2X{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:
(28, 32, 36)40, 44, 48{52, 56, 60}“
(71, 81.5, 91.5)101.5, 112, 122{132, 142, 152.5}cm

Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(24, 28, 32)36, 40, 44{48, 52, 56}“
(61, 71, 81.5)91.5, 101.5, 112{122, 132, 142}cm

This top is designed with 4-6”/10-15cm of negative ease at the full chest for a close fit. To choose your size, subtract 4-6”/10-15cm from your full chest measurement and choose the closest garment full chest measurement size.

Suggested Yarn
I used Ritual Dyes Undine in the Jewelweed colorway for my sample, but as always, please use any yarn that is accessible to you with which you can achieve gauge. I’ve included some suitable alternatives at multiple price points below.

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Ritual Dyes Undine (60% Cotton/40% Linen, 383 yds/100g)

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KnitPicks Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Cotton, 180yds/50g)

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Circulo Yarns Anne (100% mercerized Brazilian virgin cotton, 547 yds/147g)

Suggested Needles
Main: US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles
Ribbing: US 2 (2.75mm) circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting

Gauge
24 sts & 28 rows / 4”(10cm), stockinette flat & in the round, blocked

Yarn Requirements
(350, 400, 450)500, 550, 600{675, 750, 825} yds
(320, 366, 411)457, 503, 548{617, 686, 754} m

Materials
stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle

Techniques
knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, blocking

Construction
This design is knit seamlessly from the top down with shoulder short row shaping. Stitches are picked up for sleeve and neckline finishes.