Knitted Summer Tank Top

The knitted summer tank top is the perfect addition to your warm-weather wardrobe! With its breathable and lightweight fabric, you can stay cool and stylish all season long. The intricate knit design adds a touch of texture and charm, making it a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down effortlessly. Pair it with your favorite denim shorts for a casual day out or dress it up with a flowy skirt for a more polished look. Whether you're headed to the beach, a picnic, or just enjoying a sunny day in the park, this tank top will be your go-to choice for a cute and comfy outfit. Embrace the sunny days ahead with this must-have summer staple!

MATERIALS

• Ito, Kinu, 1 (2, 2) skeins
• or Plymouth, Linaza, 1 (2, 2) skeins
• US 4, 24″ circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Scrap yarn or stitch holder
• Stitch markers, 4
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

4”= 22 s + 30 rows on US 4, blocked

PATTERN

Front

Cast on 33 (36, 41) stitches using long tail cast on method (counts as first row). Purl 1 row.

Row 3 (right side): knit 2, yarn over, knit until there are 2 stitches remaining, yarn over, knit 2.

Row 4: knit 2, purl until there are 2 stitches remaining, knit 2

Repeat Rows 3 & 4, 25 (29, 33) more times. You should have 85 (96,107) stitches. Break yarn and place stitches on hold to be worked later.

Back

Repeat steps for front, but do not break yarn at the end. You will now knit across both pieces to join them.

Bodice

Round 0: With right side of back piece facing, *knit across all stitches, place marker, cable cast on 5, place marker*. Then with right side of front piece facing, repeat from * to *. You should have 180 (202, 224) stitches. The last marker you place will indicate the beginning and end of the round. You may want to make it a special color to make it easy to find.

Rounds 1 & 2: knit all stitches, slipping markers as you come to them.

Round 3: *Knit to next marker, slip marker, knit 2, yarn over twice, knit until there are 2 stitches before next marker, yarn over twice, knit 2, slip marker*. Repeat from * to *. 4 stitches increased.

Round 4: Knit all stitches, slipping markers as you come to them and remembering when you come to the yarn overs, to knit only 1 of them and drop the next one. 

Rounds 5 & 6: knit all stitches, slipping markers as you come to them.

Repeat Rounds 3-6, 14 (16, 21) more times. You should have 240 (270, 308) stitches. Loosely cast off all stitches.

Neck and Straps

With right side of upper back facing, beginning at center of cast on edge, pick up 16 (18, 20) stitches from cast on row. Cable cast on 25 (27, 27) stitches. With right side of upper front facing, pick up 33 (36, 41) stitches from cast on edge. Cable cast on 25 (27, 27) stitches. Pick up 17(18, 21) stitches from other half of cast on row from upper back. Join to work in the round and knit 3 rows. Loosely cast off all stitches.

Finishing

Weave in all ends. I highly recommend wet blocking to even out your stitches and let the yarn become as light and airy as it wants to be.