The Trail Tank is a top-down, scoop neck, cropped tank top with a slip-stitch stripe motif. This breezy tank is a perfect staple for summer!

Note 1: The sizes are based on upper chest measurements. There is an option to add horizontal bust darts (as shown in the sample) to accommodate larger full bust sizes.

Note 2: Are you looking to knit sizes 1, 8, 9, or 11? If so, please send me an email at: lanayaelizabethknits@gmail.com. Due to not finding testers for those sizes I would love to send you a free copy of the pattern until I have enough feedback on those sizes!

Note 3: Please note that not all bust dart options have been tested. Please email me at lanayaelizabethknits@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Sizes
Select a size from the finished measurements that gives you 0-1.5” positive ease.
1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), 7, 8, 9, (10, 11)
Finished Upper Bust Measurements: 28.75, 33.5, 36.75, (40.25, 43.25, 45.5), 48.75, 52.25, 54, (57.5, 60.25)”

(Model is 5’1”, 35.5” upper bust, and is wearing Size 3 with 1.25” of positive ease and bust darts)

Yarn
Foxy Lady Solids
Light Fingering weight (14 wpi)
Suggested colorways:
MC: Many Moons
CC: Teton
70% SW Merino 30% Silk

Estimated Yardage (based on cropped fit, additional lenght will require extra yardage):
MC: 310, 345, 375, (405, 415, 435), 455, 490, 505, (510, 545) yds.
CC: 35, 35, 40, (45, 45, 45), 50, 55, 55, (55, 60) yds.

Extra Yardage Added From Bust Darts:
MC:
1: 70, 80, 85, (95, 100, 105), 115, 120, 125, (135, 140) yds.
2: 95, 110, 120, (130, 140, 150), 160, 170, 175, (190, 200) yds.
3: -, 135, 145, (160, 170, 180), 195, 205, 215, (225, 240) yds.
4: -, -, 175, (195, 205, 220), 235, 250, 260, (275, 290) yds.
5: -, -, 205, (225, 240, 255), 270, 290, 300, (320, 335) yds.
6: -, -, -, (-, 270, 285), 305, 330, 340, (360, 380) yds.

CC:
1: 10, 10, 10, (10, 10, 12), 12, 14, 14, (15, 15) yds.
2: 10, 12, 12, (15, 15, 15), 18, 18, 18, (20, 20) yds.
3: -, 15, 15, (20, 20, 20), 20, 25, 25, (25, 25) yds.
4: -, -, 18, (20, 22, 25), 25, 25, 28, (30, 30) yds.
5: -, -, 22, (25, 25, 28), 30, 30, 35, (35, 38) yds.
6: -, -, -, (-, 30, 30), 35, 35, 35, (38, 40) yds.

Needles
US 3/3.25 mm circular needles with a 32” cord.

US 1/2.25 mm circular needles with a 32” cord. These are used for the hem, armholes, and neckband.

Note: I use the Magic Loop method for knitting my smaller circumference sections (like the armholes). If you prefer you can use DPN or a smaller circumference cord for your needles.

Gauge
28 sts x 42 rows/rounds = 4” in CC Slip Stitch Motif on US 3/3.25 mm needles (in the round and after blocking).

Materials
2 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Scrap yarn
Extra needles or stitch holder (to place stitches on hold)