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Blue Hawaii Tank Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Clothing

Fit:

Tall, Women, Plus-sized, Petite

Item:

Shirt

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit
Purl
Cable stitches
Working in the round
Basic increases

Pattern Description:

This pretty, clever top features an elastic band that's worked right into the fabric while you knit, making folded hems and sewn-in elastic a thing of the past! The beautiful cabled detail is all done without a cable needle, using simple twisted stitches appropriate for even a novice knitter. Also featuring easily removable straps, you'll find this top will take you from the beach days of summer right into fall - just throw on a blazer and keep on wearing it! Styling suggestions are included in the pattern.

Gauge:

20 sts and 25 rounds = 4" in stockinette on larger needles

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) - shown in S
TO FIT: 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) inch bust
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 22 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34 inches, unstretched
Hips: 32 (35, 38.5, 41.5, 45, 48, 51) inches
Length: 25 25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29 inches or as desired

Materials:

The Unique Sheep Pima Petite 100% cotton; 265 yards per 100 gram skein; color: Spring Lilac; 3 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4 skeins
Rainbow Elastic Thread 1 mm Fine, 50 yds per card; color: 64 Violet; 1 card (available at Beadwrangler's Thread Shop)
US 6/4 mm 20-inch circular needle
US 7/4.5 mm 20-inch circular needle
2, 3/4-inch buttons
Matching sewing thread
Stitch marker
Blunt needle
Scissors