Keyhole Tank

Keyhole Tank by Sally Yanita

What is Being Made

The Keyhole Tank is a sleeveless tank top featuring a distinctive keyhole cutout at the back neck paired with a V-neck opening at the front. This beginner-friendly knitting pattern creates a simple yet elegant garment designed for personal use and finished item sales.

Construction Method

The Keyhole Tank employs a mostly top-down construction approach with a unique technique to eliminate shoulder seaming. The pattern begins at the base of the front V-neck and works upward to the shoulder, then continues knitting the back shoulder to match the front length. Once the shoulder sections reach equal length, the remainder of the garment is worked in the round directly to the bottom edge. This streamlined construction requires no seaming and no picking up of stitches, making it an accessible project for knitters new to garment construction.

Shaping and Design Features

The Keyhole Tank is intentionally designed without bust or waist shaping. Instead, subtle shaping is achieved through ribbing placed at the sides and bottom of the garment. The amount of shaping depends entirely on the knitter's tension while working the ribbing through the back loop, allowing for customization of the fit based on individual gauge and preference.

Yarn and Needles

This pattern is suitable for DK weight and sport weight yarns, offering flexibility in yarn selection while maintaining the intended drape and fit of the finished garment. Appropriate needles for the chosen yarn weight should be used to achieve proper gauge.

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner pattern, the Keyhole Tank is an ideal introduction to top-down garment knitting, requiring only basic knitting skills and familiarity with fundamental stitches and techniques.