Product Description
“Mirja” is an easy-to-knit summer tank top with an interesting cable border and i-cord edgings around the armholes and the neckline.
Mirja is worked from bottom to top in rounds first, then front and back part are divided and worked separately in rows. This ist a very nice summer project for beginners, too!
SizesXS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL)
**Bust circumference of finished top:**30¾“ (32, 34½, 36½, 39, 41) inches 78 (82, 88, 93, 99, 104) cm This sweater is intended to fit with no ease at bust. Shown in size S with no ease at bust.
Materials• Sport weight yarn, yardage 142 yds 130 m / 50 g); approx. 200 (250, 250, 300, 300, 350) g • US size 3 (3 mm) circular or straight needles (or any size to obtain gauge) • US size 3 (3 mm) dpn (or any size to obtain gauge) • 2 stitch markers • some stitch holders
Gauge21 sts and 30 rows = 4” square 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch (after blocking
Mirja Tanktop by Rita Maassen
What is Being Made
Mirja is a sleeveless tanktop designed by Rita Maassen, a knitwear designer. This garment is a fitted top intended to be worn with zero ease at the bust, meaning it should fit snugly to your body measurements. The pattern is available in six sizes ranging from extra small (XS) to double extra large (2XL), with finished bust circumferences from 30¾ inches up to 41 inches.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This tanktop is constructed using knitting as the primary craft method. The pattern employs circular needles for construction, which allows for seamless or nearly seamless knitting in the round. This technique is particularly suited to creating fitted garments like tanks and sweaters, as it minimizes seaming and creates a smooth, professional finish. The zero-ease fit means the garment is designed to follow your body contours closely, requiring careful attention to gauge and sizing during the knitting process.
Stitches and Stitch Work
While the PDF content provided does not specify the exact stitch patterns used throughout the Mirja tanktop, the construction method using circular needles suggests the use of fundamental knitting stitches. The pattern likely incorporates stockinette stitch as a base fabric, which is the most common stitch for fitted garments. Additional stitch details such as ribbing for necklines, armholes, or waistbands are typical in tanktop construction, though specific stitch instructions would be found in the full pattern details.
Yarn and Materials
Mirja is designed to be knitted with sport weight yarn, a lightweight yarn category that creates a delicate, breathable fabric ideal for sleeveless summer garments. The pattern calls for approximately 200 to 350 grams of yarn depending on size, which translates to roughly 1,000 to 1,750 yards of yarn total.
The recommended yarn is Buttjebeyy "Veggie," a hand-dyed yarn from Germany composed of 100% viscose fiber. Viscose is a semi-synthetic material known for its soft drape, breathability, and lustrous appearance, making it an excellent choice for fitted tanktops. The yarn has a yardage of 142 yards per 50 grams. Rita Maassen notes that alternative yarns with the same yardage can be substituted if the recommended yarn is unavailable.
The pattern specifies US size 3 (3 mm) circular needles for construction. Circular needles allow for knitting in the round, which is the preferred method for seamless garment construction.
Difficulty Level
Mirja is classified as a beginner level pattern, making it an accessible project for knitters new to garment construction. Despite the fitted silhouette and zero-ease design, the pattern is structured to guide beginners through creating a polished, wearable tanktop.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 6 |
| Designer: | Rita Maassen |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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