Tank Tops in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe - 10023 - Downloadable PDF

Tank Tops in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe (Pattern 10023) – Knitted Chunky Tank Top Patterns for Beginners

Pattern 10023 from Stylecraft is a downloadable PDF featuring two easy-knit tank top designs worked in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe chunky yarn. The collection includes a V Neck Tank Top and a Round Neck Tank Top, both designed as relaxed, sleeveless waistcoat-style garments suitable for beginner knitters. The pattern is notable for its inclusive sizing, covering a wide range of bust measurements from 81/86 cm (32/34 in) up to 122/127 cm (48/50 in), making it an excellent choice for knitters of all body types.

Designs Included

V Neck Tank Top

The V Neck Tank Top is a classic sleeveless knitted waistcoat featuring a flattering V-shaped neckline. It is worked flat in separate back and front pieces, which are then seamed together. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in Stylecraft That Colour Vibe shade Peace 5305, a self-striping or colour-pooling chunky yarn that adds visual interest without requiring any colour-changing technique from the knitter.

The garment is constructed with a k1, p1 ribbed hem and neckline edging, providing a neat, stretchy finish at the lower edge and around the armholes and neckline. After the initial ribbed welt, stitches are decreased on a wrong-side row to shape the body before the main fabric begins. The body fabric transitions into a k1, p1 rib pattern throughout, giving the finished tank top a textured, structured appearance that is both stylish and practical.

• Neckline: V-shaped, worked with ribbed edging
• Construction: Flat knitting, seamed
• Yarn quantity: 7 balls (size 32/34) up to 11 balls (size 48/50) of Stylecraft That Colour Vibe 100g chunky balls
• Colour shown: Peace 5305

Round Neck Tank Top

The Round Neck Tank Top is the second design in this pattern collection, offering a more casual, crew-neck silhouette. Like the V Neck version, it is worked flat and seamed, and uses the same k1, p1 rib stitch pattern throughout. The round neckline is finished with a ribbed neckband, keeping the construction techniques consistent and beginner-friendly across both designs.

Both tank tops share the same ease and sizing structure, allowing knitters to work either design in the same size without recalculating.

Sizing and Measurements

Both tank tops are available in five sizes, with the following key measurements:

• To fit bust: 81/86, 91/97, 102/107, 112/117, 122/127 cm (32/34 to 48/50 in)
• Actual chest measurement: 97, 106, 118, 128, 137 cm (38 to 54 in)
• Full length: 57, 59, 63, 66, 68 cm (22½ to 26¾ in)

The generous positive ease built into the pattern means the finished garment is comfortably relaxed in fit, ideal for layering over a long-sleeve top or wearing on its own in warmer months.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both designs in this pattern rely on a small, approachable set of knitting techniques, making them ideal for beginner knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to tackle simple shaping.

• k1, p1 rib: The primary stitch pattern used throughout both tank tops, creating an elasticated, textured fabric. This is worked by alternating one knit stitch and one purl stitch across every row.
• Rib2tog decreases: Used on a wrong-side decrease row after the initial welt to reduce stitch count and shape the body before the main fabric begins.
• Flat knitting