Knitted Tank Top

Oh, the knitted tank top is like a cozy hug on a warm day! It's the perfect blend of style and comfort, making it a versatile piece for any wardrobe. Whether you're heading out for a casual day with friends or a laid-back evening stroll, this delightful tank top is a go-to choice. The intricate knitting detail adds a touch of charm, while its breathable fabric keeps you feeling cool and stylish. Pair it with your favorite jeans or a cute skirt, and you're all set to rock that effortlessly chic look. Trust me, you'll be reaching for this knitted tank top again and again!

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Materials Needed:

• 4.5mm knitting needles
• CYC 3 (light) yarn – I used Lion Brand yarn’s Truboo (3, 3, 3, 4, 4 balls respectively per size XS-XL)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

Back Panel

Cast on 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) +6

Row 1: k in each st. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115)

Row 2: p in each st. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115)

Row 3-70 (78, 78, 86, 86): repeat rows 1 and 2 respectively, continue in stockinette. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) per row.

Skip for XS and S

Row 79 (87, 87): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, ssk, k until last 9, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (89, 99, 109 sts)

S ONLY

Row 79: k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (81 sts)

Row 80: p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (77 sts)

M, L, XL Only

Row 80 (88, 88): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 9, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (83, 93, 103)

Row 71 (81, 81, 89, 89): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (71, 73, 79, 89, 99 sts)

Row 72 (82, 82, 90, 90): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (67, 69, 75, 85, 95 sts)

For L and XL only

Row 91 (91): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (81, 91 sts)

Row 92 (92): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (77, 87 sts)

Row 73 (83, 83, 93, 93): k, k, k, ssk, k until last 5, k2tog, k, k, k. (65, 67, 73, 75, 85 sts)

Row 74 (84, 84, 94, 94): p, p, p, p2tog, p until last 5, p2tog, p, p, p. (63, 65, 71, 73, 83 sts)

Row 75 (85, 85, 95, 95): k, k, k, ssk ,k until last 5, k2tog, k, k, k. (61, 63, 69, 71, 81 sts)

Row 76 (86, 86, 96, 96): p, p, p, p2tog,k until last 5, p2tog, p, p, p. (59, 61, 67, 69, 79 sts)

Row 77 (87, 87, 97, 97): k, k, k, ssk, k until last 5, k2tog, k, k, k. (57, 59, 65, 67, 77 sts)

Row 78 (88, 88, 98, 98)- 107 (119, 119, 133, 133): continue in stockinette. (57, 59, 65, 67, 77 sts)

Row 108 (120, 120, 134, 134): p until 4 stitches before the first st marker. P2tog, p2tog. P, p, bo 11 stitches. This should end right after the last stitch marker. Sl st so you have two stitches on your right needle, yarn in front and insert left in the back loops of the two stitches on your right needle, p2tog, p2tog, p until end of the row. (21, 22, 25, 26, 31 sts per side)

Row 109 (121, 121, 135, 135): k until 4 sts before end. Ssk, ssk. (19, 20, 23, 24, 29 sts)

Row 110 (122, 122, 136, 136): p2tog, p2tog, p until end of the row. (17, 18, 21, 22, 27 sts)

Row 111 (123, 123, 137, 137): k until 4 sts before end. Ssk, ssk. (15, 16, 19, 20, 25 sts)

Skip for XS and S

Row 124, 138, 138): p2tog, p2tog, p until end of the row (17, 18, 23 sts)

Row 112 (124, 125, 139, 139) – 124 (136, 136, 152, 152): continue in stockinette (15, 16, 17, 18, 23 sts)

Row 125 (137, 137, 151, 151): bind off

Repeat from row 121 on other side of the knitted tank top, using k2tog rather than ssk.

Front Panel

Cast on 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) +6

Row 1: k in each st. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115)

Row 2: p in each st. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115)

Row 3-70 (78, 78, 86, 86): : repeat rows 1 and 2 respectively, continue in stockinette. 75 (85, 95, 105, 115) per row.

You are now going to begin shaping the armhole. If you added rows here in the back panel, add the same number of rows here before proceeding.

Row 71 (79, 79, 87, 87): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, ssk, k until last 9, k2tog, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (69, 79, 89, 99, 109 sts)

Row 72 (80, 80, 88, 88): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 9, p2tog, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (63, 73, 83, 93, 103 sts)

Row 73 (81, 81, 89, 89): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (59, 69, 79, 89, 99 sts)

XS ONLY

Row 74: p, p, p, p2tog, p until last 5 sts, p2tog, p, p, p. (57 sts)

Proceed to row 75.

Row 82 (82, 90, 90): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (65, 75, 85, 95 sts)

Row 83 (83, 91, 91): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (61, 71, 81, 91 sts)

S ONLY

Row 84: p, p, p, p2tog, p until last 5 sts, p2tog, p, p, p. (59 sts)

Proceed to row 85

Row 84 (92, 92): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (67, 77, 87 sts)

L and XL ONLY

Row 93 (93): k, k, k, ssk, ssk, k until last 7, k2tog, k2tog, k, k, k. (73, 83 sts)

Row 94 (94): p, p, p, p2tog, p2tog, p until last 7, p2tog, p2tog, p, p, p. (69, 79 sts)

Row 75 (85, 85, 95, 95): k until 4 stitches before the first st marker. Ssk, ssk. k2, bo 11 stitches. This should end right after the last stitch marker. Sl st and knit the two stitches on the right needle together, k2tog, k until end of the row. (21, 24, 26, 28, 33 sts)

Row 76 (86, 86, 96, 96): p until 4 sts before end. p2tog, p2tog (19, 22, 24, 26, 31 sts)

Row 77 (87, 87, 97, 97): ssk, ssk, k until end of the row (17, 20, 22, 24, 29 sts)

Row 78 (88, 88, 98, 98): p until 4 sts before end. p2tog, p2tog (15, 18, 20, 22, 27 sts)

Skip for XS proceed to Row 78

Row 89 (89, 99, 99): ssk, ssk, k until end of the row (16, 18, 20, 25 sts)

For M ONLY

Row 90: p until last 2 sts, p2tog (17 sts)

For L and XL ONLY

Row 100 (100): p until last 4 sts, p2tog, p2tog (18, 23 sts)

Row 79 (90, 91, 101, 101) – 124 (136, 136, 150, 150): continue in stockinette (15, 16, 17, 18, 23 sts)

Row 125 (137, 137, 151, 151): Bind off Repeat from Row 86 on other side of the knitted tank top using k2tog rather than ssk.

Assemble your Knitted Top Tank

1. Seam the shoulder tops together.
2. This pattern was made to have an extra 3 stitches on both sides for easy seaming. Count three stitches from the edges and seam the back panel to the front panel using the mattress stitch.
3. Evenly pick up stitches around the neckline. Add a 4×4 ribbed border (or any ribbing of your choice) for 5 rows.

Now all that’s left is to style it in any way you choose! If you want to jazz up your knitted tank top and and a splash of color try grabbing the pattern for the Bette Sunshine Top here for detailed instructions on making your top and how to chain stitch the vertical rows.