Knitted Breezy Tank Top

The Knitted Breezy Tank Top is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe! This stylish and versatile top features a breathable design that will keep you cool and comfortable on those hot days. Whether you pair it with your favorite shorts for a casual look or dress it up with a skirt for a night out, this tank top is sure to become a staple in your closet. With its knitted texture and breezy fit, you'll feel effortlessly chic and ready to take on any summer adventure. Say hello to your new go-to piece for staying cool and fashionable all season long!

SIZE

XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]

shown in Size Small

To be worn with 1–2 inches positive ease

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches

Hip: 39.5[41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 55.5, 59.5, 63.5]

Length from shoulder to hem: 25[25, 26, 27, 27, 28, 28] inches

MATERIALS

Yarn

• Claudia Hand Painted Yarns Drama [100% Linen; 270 yds/247 m per 100 g skein];
• [MC] Sand in Your Shoes; 3 [4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6] skeins
• [CC] Whisper; 1 skein for all sizes

Recommended needle size

[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below — every knitter's gauge is unique]

• One 29-to-32-inch US #5/4.0 mm circ needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• One extra US #5 / 3.75 mm needle (for 3 needle BO at shoulders)
• One set US #5 / 3.75 mm needles for edging
• Size E/5 Crochet hook

Notions

• stitch markers
• yarn needle

GAUGE

22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch on larger needles

PATTERN NOTES

The tank is worked flat in two main pieces (Left Side and Right Side) from the bottom up. Edges overlap approximately three quarters of the way across the front and the back and can be left open for more drape, or stitched partway down from the neck for more modesty. Waist shaping and slip stitch faux side seams add definition.

Leaf lace borders are worked separately in a contrast color yarn for the outer layer only, and are then seamed to the side and bottom edges of the tank. The inner layer is 2 inches longer than the outer layer to accentuate the tank’s drape and body-skimming fit. Short shoulder and neck edge seams are all that’s required. The Leaf Lace panel pattern is provided in both charted and written format.

Leaf Lace Panel

Row 1 (RS): P3, (k1, yo) twice, k1, p3.

Row 2: K3, p5, k3.

Row 3: P3, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p3.

Row 4: K3, p7, k3.

Row 5: P3, ssk, k1, (yo, k1) twice, k2tog, p3.

Row 6: Rep Row 4.

Row 7: P3, ssk, k3, k2tog, p3.

Row 8: Rep Row 2.

Row 9: P3, ssk, k1, k2tog, p3.

Row 10: K3, p3, k3.

Row 11: P3, yo, cdd, yo, p3.

Row 12: Rep Row 10.

Rep Rows 1–12 for pattern.

DIRECTIONS

Right Side (Outer Layer)

With circ needles and MC, CO 165[173, 191, 207, 231, 247, 265] sts.

Row 1 (RS): K82[86, 95, 103, 115, 123, 132], pm, sl 1, pm, knit to end.

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

Work even in Stockinette st, slipping st between markers on every RS row and purling the same st on every WS row, until piece meas 5[5, 5.5, 5.5, 5.5, 6, 6] inches from cast on edge.

Waist Shaping:

Row 1 (RS): K78[82, 91, 99, 111, 119, 128], ssk, k2, sl m, sl 1, sl m, k2, k2tog, knit to end. 2 sts dec’d.

Row 2: Purl.

Work Rows 3-6 in St st.

Rep Rows 1-6 0[1, 2, 2, 3, 4, 4] more times.

Rep Rows 1-4 10[9, 7, 7, 7, 7, 8] more times – 22[22, 20, 20, 22, 24, 26] sts dec’d. 143[151, 171, 187, 209, 223, 239] sts rem.

Bust Shaping

Row 1 (RS): Knit to 1 st before marker, M1, k1, sl m, sl 1, sl m, k1, M1, knit to end. 2 sts inc’d.

Row 2: Purl.

Work next 4 rows in St st.

Then work Row 1 every 4th row 1[1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1] more times – 4[4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4] sts inc’d. 147[155, 177, 193, 213, 227, 243] sts rem.

Work even in St st until piece meas approx. 17.5[17.5, 18, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5] inches from cast on edge.

Armhole and Neck Shaping:

Left side of Armhole

Row 1 (RS): K73[77, 88, 96, 106, 113, 121]. Transfer these sts to waste yarn or a spare needle. Attach second ball of yarn and BO next 4[4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5] sts, knit to end.

Row 2 (WS): P70[74, 85, 93, 103, 109, 117] sts.

BO 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3] sts at the beginning of the next five RS rows. 60[64, 75, 83, 88, 94, 102] sts.

Work even until piece meas 3[3, 3, 3.5, 3.5, 4, 4] inches from beg of armhole, ending with a RS row.

Begin neck shaping:

Row 1 (WS): BO26[28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 44] sts, purl to end.

Row 2 (RS): Knit.

BO 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7] sts at the beginning of the next three WS rows 22[24, 30, 34, 32, 34, 37] sts rem.

Work next 5[5, 6, 6, 9, 9, 10] WS rows as foll:

P1, p2tog, purl to end. 17[19, 24, 28, 23, 25, 27] sts rem.

Work even in St st until piece meas 6[6.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) inches from beg of armhole.

Shape Shoulder

Next WS Row: P12[14, 14, 16, 18, 18, 19], w&t.

Row 2: Knit.

Row 3: P7[9, 9, 10, 12, 12, 13], w&t.

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: Purl, picking up wraps and working each with its corresponding st. Place these sts on spare needle.

Right side of Armhole

Transfer 73 (77, 88, 96, 106, 113, 121] held sts back onto working needle and work the right side of the armhole using the original ball of yarn.

Row 1 (WS): BO 3[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, purl to end.

Row 2 (RS): Knit.

BO 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3] sts at the beginning of the next five WS rows. 60[64, 75, 83, 87, 94, 102] sts rem.

Work even in St st until piece meas 3[3, 3, 3.5, 3.5 4, 4] inches from beg of armhole, ending with a WS row.

Begin neck shaping:

Row 1 (RS): BO 26[28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 44) sts, knit to end. 34[36, 45, 49, 49, 53, 58] sts.

Row 2 (WS): Purl.

BO 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7] sts at the beg of the next three RS rows. 22[24, 30, 34, 31, 34, 37) sts rem.

Work next 5[5, 6, 6, 9, 9, 10] RS rows as foll:

K1, ssk, knit to end. 17[19, 24, 28, 22, 25, 27) sts rem.

Work even in St st until piece meas 6[6.5, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5] inches from beg of armhole.

Shape Shoulder

Row 1: K12[14, 14, 16, 18, 18, 19], w&t.

Row 2: Purl.

Row 3: K7[9, 9, 10, 12, 12, 13], w&t.

Row 4: Purl.

Row 5: Knit, picking up wraps and working each with its corresponding st.

With RS together, use 3-needle BO method and spare needle to BO both sets of shoulder sts.

Left Side (Under Layer)

Work as for Right Side until piece meas 7[7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 8, 8] inches.

Work rest of Left Side as for Right Side, picking up instructions from Waist Shaping and beginning the Armhole and Neck Shaping when the piece meas 19.5[19.5, 20, 20, 20, 20.5, 20.5] inches from the cast on edge. When finished, the left side should meas 2 inches longer than the right side.

Leaf Lace Borders (Make 3)

With small needles, CO 9 sts.

Begin Row 1 of Leaf Lace Border, following either written or charted directions.

Work side borders in patt until each meas approx. 24[24, 25, 25, 26, 27, 27] inches, ending with Row 12.

BO in patt.

Work hem border in patt until it meas approx. 30[31.5, 34.5, 37.5, 42, 45, 48] inches, ending with Row 12. BO in patt.

FINISHING

Stitch one Leaf Lace Border to each vertical side of Tank Left Side (the shorter piece). Stitch third Leaf Lace Border to bottom edge of Tank Left Side. Wet-block tank pieces to schematic measurements.

Place blocked Right side on a flat surface. Wrap Left Side around Right Side to overlap on both front and back, and check bust measurement. Pin into place, and join the two tank pieces by seaming overlapping top edges of tank front and back. If additional modesty is desired, lightly stitch front and back of tank to under-layer (at seam joining Leaf Lace Border to Left Side) from neck edge to waist.

Single Crochet Neck and Armhole Edging

With crochet hook and MC, work 1 row of Single Crochet into edge sts around armholes and neck, working approx. 3 SC for every 4 sts to smooth and tighten the edge.