What you'll need
| To fit chest circumference, in: | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
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YRW050
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3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Product Description
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate – simple increases, decreases and finishing. TO FIT SIZE 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) in / 51 (56, 61, 66, 71, 76) cm chest circumference. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Finished chest circumference 20 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) in / 51 (56, 61, 66, 71, 76) cm YARN Approximately 250 (275, 300, 325, 350, 375) yards / 230 (250, 275, 300, 320, 345) meters of any yarn which knits to the specified tension. I advise using plant fibre yarns or their mixes for this project in order to get a similar fit. Sample done in Denim by Rowan – 100% Cotton 50g / 102yrds / 93m – 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls. TENSION 20 sts and 28 rows to measure 4x4 in / 10x10 cm in Stocking stitch using 3.75mm (US 5) needles or needles needed to obtain tension. NEEDLES AND NOTIONS Size 3.75mm (US 5) circular needles or size needed to obtain tension. Stitch holder or waste yarn, 2 stitch markers and tapestry needle.
Brooke Tank Top by Katya Frankel
What is Being Made
Brooke is a knitted tank top designed by Katya Frankel, available in six sizes ranging from 20 inches to 30 inches chest circumference. This sweet, simple sleeveless garment features a finished length between 13¼ and 20¾ inches, making it a versatile warm-weather piece suitable for various body types and proportions.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This tank top is constructed using a bottom-up, in-the-round knitting method, which creates a seamless garment with minimal finishing required. The design incorporates simple shaping along the sides to achieve a flattering fit, making it an excellent intermediate-level project. The straps are added after the main body is completed, rather than being knitted as part of the initial construction, which simplifies the overall knitting process.
Stitches Used
Brooke is knitted primarily in Stocking stitch throughout, a fundamental knitting stitch that creates a smooth, classic fabric with a distinctive V-pattern appearance. The pattern incorporates simple decreases and increases for the side shaping, keeping the technical demands manageable for intermediate knitters. The finishing work is minimal, contributing to the quick knit time and straightforward construction.
Materials and Specifications
The pattern calls for approximately 250 to 375 yards of cotton yarn, depending on size, which knits to a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4x4 inches (10x10 centimeters) in Stocking stitch. The sample shown is knitted in Denim by Rowan, a 100% cotton yarn available in 50-gram balls with 102 yards per ball, requiring 3 to 4 balls depending on size.
Knitters will need 3.75mm (US 5) circular needles or the size necessary to achieve the specified tension. Additional notions include a stitch holder or waste yarn for managing stitches during construction.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this pattern is accessible to knitters with basic experience. The primary technical skills required are simple decreases and increases for shaping, along with basic finishing techniques, making it an ideal project for developing knitters seeking to build confidence with in-the-round construction and garment shaping.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Katya Frankel |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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