Tank Tops in Stylecraft Grace Aran - 9929 - Downloadable PDF

Tank Tops in Stylecraft Grace Aran – Pattern 9929: Two Knitted Tank Top Designs

Pattern 9929 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two distinct tank top designs knitted in Stylecraft Grace Aran yarn: a V Neck Tank Top and a Round Neck Tank Top. Both garments are rated as intermediate in difficulty and are sized to fit a wide range of bust measurements, from 81–86 cm (32–34 in) up to 122–127 cm (48–50 in), making them an inclusive and versatile addition to any knitter's wardrobe. The actual finished measurements range from approximately 106 cm to 148 cm across the chest, with full lengths between 60 cm and 71 cm depending on size.

Materials Required

Both designs are worked in Stylecraft Grace Aran, a yarn available in 100g balls. The V Neck Tank Top is shown in Oyster 2156, while the Round Neck Tank Top is shown in Forest 2154. Depending on size, each design requires either 3 or 4 balls of yarn. Two pairs of knitting needles are needed: 4mm (UK 8 / USA 6) and 5mm (UK 6 / USA 8). Additional notions include stitch holders and stitch markers.

V Neck Tank Top

Construction and Shaping

The V Neck Tank Top is constructed in pieces, beginning with the front. Stitches are cast on and worked in k1, p1 rib using 4mm needles for the lower ribbed border, which provides a neat, elasticated edge that sits snugly at the hip. A decrease row is then worked to reduce the stitch count before transitioning to the body fabric, ensuring a smooth and tailored fit through the torso.

The body is then worked on 5mm needles in stocking stitch (st-st) — knit on right-side rows and purl on wrong-side rows — which creates the smooth, classic fabric typical of fitted knitwear. After a set length in stocking stitch, a further decrease row is worked before a stitch marker is placed to denote the beginning of the textured yoke section.

Textured Yoke Pattern

Above the marker, the fabric transitions into a two-row textured pattern that incorporates a slip stitch at the beginning of each row and the distinctive K1B stitch — knitting into the stitch below the next stitch on the needle. This technique creates a subtle, elongated texture that adds visual interest to the upper body without overwhelming the design. The combination of a slipped edge stitch and K1B creates a fabric with a slightly raised, woven appearance that contrasts beautifully with the plain stocking stitch below.

V Neck Shaping

The neckline is shaped into the characteristic V neck through careful decreasing on either side of a central divide. This involves working each side of the front separately after splitting at the centre, with stitches decreased at the neck edge on successive rows to create the gradual diagonal line of the V. Techniques such as ssk (slip, slip, knit) are used for left-leaning decreases, contributing to the neat, mirrored shaping on each side of the neckline.

Round Neck Tank Top

Overview

The Round Neck Tank Top is the second design included in this pattern and shares the same yarn, needle sizes, and general construction approach as the V neck version. It is worked to the same range of sizes and uses Stylecraft Grace Aran in Forest 2154, giving it a rich, earthy tone. The round neck shaping offers a more classic, casual silhouette compared to the V neck, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for a variety of occasions.

Techniques and Stitches

Like its counterpart, the Round Neck Tank Top is worked in k1, p1 rib at the lower edge on 4mm needles, transitioning to stocking stitch on