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:

1. Pattern body is done in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row). Turn after each row.
2. The garment is made in two identical patterns seamed at the sides and neck portion. Create two panels to complete garment.
3. Photo above is a size medium pictured on a 5.1” female with a bust of 34 and weight of 125lbs
4. 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:

1. Seam along ribbing on neck sides.
2. 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.