SIZE: Small, Large Finished chest measurement 37 (40, 43, 46) inches Length 17½ (18, 18½, 19) inches Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
PUBLISHED IN: Cast On, Creative Knitting, Interweave Knits, Jo-Ann, Knit 'n Style, Knit It!, knit.1, Knitters, Michael's Create, Vogue Knitting, Woman's Day
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Additional Materials For Tank Top
For Jeans Trim Matching sewing thread and heavy sewing needles like an upholstery needle 1 pair of jeans
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Tank Top and Jeans Embellishment
Lion Brand® Microspun - Fun Fur®
GAUGE:
For Tank Top
19 sts + 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). For Jeans Trim
Not essential.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
Seed st Row 1 *K 1, p 1; repeat from * to end. Row 2 P the knit sts, k the purl sts
Repeat Row 2 for pattern.
TANK TOP Note Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parenthesis. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
BACK With Microspun, cast on 89 (97, 103, 111) sts. Work in Seed st for 1".
Begin pattern as follows: Row 1 (RS) K 2, p 1, k 39 (43, 46, 50), p 1, k 3, p 1, k 39 (43, 46, 50), p 1, k 2. Row 2 (WS) Purl across. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern and work even until piece measures 10½", ending with a WS row. Shape Armholes Continue in pattern and bind off 4 (5, 5, 6) sts beginning of next 2 rows – 81 (87, 93, 99) sts. Decrease after first 2 and before last 2 sts on next row and every other row (every RS row) 2 (5, 3, 6) times total. Work even on 77 (77, 87, 87) sts until armholes measure 4½ (5, 5¼, 5¾)", ending with a RS row. Shape Neck Next Row(WS) P 38 (38, 43, 43), k and p in next center st to increase, p 38 (38, 43, 43) – 78 (78, 88, 88) sts. Next Row (RS) K 38 (38, 43, 43), slip next st, join separate ball of yarn and with separate ball (k next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, k next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, k to end – 39 (39, 44, 44) sts first shoulder, 34 (34, 39, 39) sts 2nd shoulder. From here on, work each shoulder with separate strand of yarn. Next Row(WS) P 33 (33, 38, 38) sts of 2nd shoulder, slip last st, for first shoulder, (p next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, p next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, p to end – 34 (34, 39, 39) sts each shoulder. Next Row (RS) K 33 (33, 38, 38), slip last st of first shoulder, for 2nd shoulder, (k next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, k next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, k to end – 34 (34, 39, 39) sts first shoulder, 29 (29, 34, 34) sts 2nd shoulder. Next Row (WS) P 28 (28, 33, 33) sts, slip last st of 2nd shoulder, for first shoulder, (p next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, p next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, p to end – 29 (29, 34, 34) sts each shoulder. Next Row (RS) K to last st of first shoulder, slip last st of first shoulder, for 2nd shoulder, (k next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, k next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, k to end – same number of sts for first shoulder, 5 less sts for 2nd shoulder. Next Row (WS) P to last st of 2nd shoulder, slip last st of 2nd shoulder, for first shoulder, (p next 2 sts tog) twice, * pass first of these decrease sts over 2nd *, p next 2 sts tog, repeat from * to *, p to end – same # of sts each shoulder. Repeat last 2 rows until there are 4 sts remaining at each shoulder. Bind off 4 sts of each shoulder over next 2 rows.
FRONT Work same as for Back. FINISHING Block pieces to measurements by dampening them, laying them flat on towel(s), and using your hands to move them into shape. If necessary, pin until dry. Sew shoulder seams, sew side seams. Neck Trim With RS facing and circular needles, pick up and k 100 (100, 110, 110) sts evenly around each neck – 100 (100, 110, 110) sts. Work 1 row in Seed st. Bind off in Seed st on next row. Armhole Trim With RS facing and circular needles, pick up and k 76 (82, 86, 92) sts evenly around armhole. Work 1 row in Seed st. Bind off in Seed st on next row.
JEANS TRIM With crochet hook, chain lengths of yarn to fit around jeans' seam lines. Sew chain along seam lines. Crochet extra long length to go around leg bottom for about 3". Sew long chain to leg bottom, covering about 3: evenly spaced
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Tank Top and Jeans Embellishment Reviewed by darla carroll on 2009-05-08
well, I made it in size large and it did not fit like the picture. It is more like a trapeze top. the deco detail down the front did not go down the middle but is instead offset to one side. I also ended up having to go down 2 sizes in order to get gauge. In spite of that I like the neck edgeing and it is still cute. I wish it did not swing out so much down at the bottom though.
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