What you'll need
| To fit Busts, in: | 28/30 | 32/34 | 36/38 | 40/42 | 44/46 | 48/50 | 52/54 | 56/58 | 60/62 |
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Juniper Moon Farm Cumulus - Lily Lollipop
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3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Product Description
Approximate yardage required: 550(600, 650, 700, 750, 850, 950, 1100, 1200)
I use the Craft Yarn Council for my measurement references. #sizeincusive
Designer is 5’3” with a 42” bust, wearing a large.
I was only able to obtain testers for up to 4X, so if you want to test/make the 5X dm me and I’ll send you the pattern for free.
Possible adjustments you could make are the length, more shaping for a more fitted look, and fewer bind-offs along the collar for a narrower neckline.
For sizes XL and up, to make the top more tank-like decrease either before or after the seed stitch border until desired width
There are 3” of positive ease built-in for a breezy, comfortable fit, please take that into account when deciding on your size.
Summer Lovin Tank by Laura Dupuis
What is Being Made
The Summer Lovin Tank is a relaxed-fit women's knit tank top designed for warm weather wear. This flowy cotton garment features a comfortable silhouette with gentle shaping that provides a flattering drape without clinging to the body. The pattern includes sizing for bust measurements ranging from 30" to 62", accommodating sizes XS through 5X. The design incorporates 3 inches of positive ease for a relaxed, breathable fit ideal for summer layering or standalone wear.
Techniques and Construction
The Summer Lovin Tank employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its distinctive look and structure. Seed stitch borders provide decorative detailing and visual interest along key edges of the garment. The pattern utilizes 3 needle bind off, a professional finishing technique that joins two sets of live stitches together, creating a strong, seamless seam—commonly used for shoulder construction in tank tops and other fitted garments. The relaxed fit with subtle shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases worked into the body of the tank, allowing the garment to skim the body while maintaining its intended proportions.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch technique featured in this pattern is seed stitch, which creates a textured, bumpy fabric by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern. Seed stitch is worked on the borders to add visual texture and definition. The main body of the tank is worked in stockinette stitch, the fundamental knit stitch that creates the smooth, classic fabric base for this summer garment.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Summer Lovin Tank is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, specifically Juniper Moon Cumulus (shown in the colorway Lily Lollipop). Yardage requirements vary by size: XS, S, and M require 550, 600, and 650 yards respectively; L requires 700 yards; XL and 2X require 750 and 850 yards; and 3X, 4X, and 5X require 950, 1100, and 1200 yards respectively. The pattern calls for size US 8/5mm circular needles to achieve the correct gauge, with size US 8/5mm double-pointed needles (dpns) needed for the 3 needle bind off finishing technique. Additional tools include scissors and a darning needle for weaving in ends.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as Advanced Beginner difficulty, making it suitable for knitters who have mastered fundamental techniques and are ready to tackle garment construction with shaping and specialty finishing methods like the 3 needle bind off.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Laura Dupuis |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Dpns are required for the three-needle bind-off for the shoulders |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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