Knitted Tana Turtle Tank Top
The Knitted Tana Turtle Tank Top is a charming addition to any wardrobe, perfect for those sunny days when you want to look cute and feel comfy. This top showcases a unique turtle design that adds a fun and playful touch to your outfit. Whether you're heading to the beach or meeting up with friends for a casual brunch, this tank top is versatile and easy to style. Its knit fabric is soft against the skin, promising a cozy and breathable wear throughout the day. Embrace your fun side with this delightful and trendy tank top!
Materials Needed:
- 5.5mm Knitting needle (I used flat needles for the pattern)
- Light worsted weight yarn/ level 3 yarn. I used Feels Like Butta
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch counter ( optional)
Abbreviations:
- K – knit
- P – Purl
- K2tog – knit two together
- P2tog – purl two together
- St – stitch
- R – row
Dimensions: Due to the grading of the pattern, this post only shows instructions for SMALL. Use these dimensions for reference.
XS – approx. 16” wide, 18” in length
S – approx. 18” wide, 21” in length
M – approx. 20” wide, 23” in length
L – approx. 23” wide, 26” in length
Dimension of final product may vary depending on multiple factors, check your gauge and choose a size that best fits your expectations
Gauge:
18st by 26 rows = 4”x4”
Special notes:
- Pattern body is done in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row). Turn after each row.
- The garment is made in two identical patterns seamed at the sides and neck portion. Create two panels to complete garment.
- Photo above is a size medium pictured on a 5.1” female with a bust of 34 and weight of 125lbs
- Due to the grading of the pattern, this post only shows instructions for SMALL.
Pattern: Small
Color A
Cast on 81
R1: Knit across row (81 st)
R2: Purl across row (81 st)
R3-45: repeat R1 and R2 in stockinette st (81 st per row)
Switch to color B
R46: purl across row (81 st)
R47-76: continue in stockinette st (81 st per row)
R77: k2tog, k77, k2tog (79 st)
R78: p2tog, p75, p2tog (77 st)
R79: k2tog, k73, k2tog (75 st)
R80: purl across row (75 st)
R81: k2tog, k71, k2tog (73 st)
R82: purl across row (73 st)
R83: k2tog, k69, k2tog (71 st)
R84: purl across row (71 st)
R85: k2tog, k67, k2tog (69 st)
R86: purl across row (69 st)
R87: k2tog, k65, k2tog (67 st)
R88: purl across row (67 st)
R89: k2tog, k63, k2tog (65 st)
R90: purl across row (65 st)
Switch to color C
R91: k2tog, k61, k2tog (63 st)
R92: purl across row (63 st)
R93: k2tog, k59, k2tog (61 st )
R94: purl across row (61 st)
R95: k2tog, k57, k2tog (59 st)
R96: purl across row (59 st)
R97: k2tog, k55, k2tog (57 st)
R98: purl across row (57 st)
R99: k2tog, k53, k2tog (55 st)
R100: purl across row (55 st)
R101: k2tog, k51, k2tog (53 st)
R102: purl across row (53 st)
R103: k2tog, k49, k2tog (51 st)
R104: purl across row (51 st)
R105: k2tog, k47, k2tog (49 st)
R106: purl across row (49 st)
R107-116: continue in stockinette st (49 st per row)
Start 1×1 ribbing
R117-134: k1,p1 repeat from all the way across (49 st per row)
R135: cast off
Assembly:
- Seam along ribbing on neck sides.
- Seam along sides until beginning of decreases. Note, this is originally made to have a wide armhole, continue seaming if you wish to close the armhole a bit more.