Ladies Round and V Neck Tanks Knitted in King Cole Homespun DK - 5796 - Downloadable PDF

Ladies Round and V Neck Tanks Knitted in King Cole Homespun DK

What is Being Made

This pattern provides instructions for creating two distinct sleeveless tank top designs for women: a round neck tank and a v neck tank. Both styles are versatile layering pieces suitable for casual wear or as standalone garments during warmer months. The tanks are available in multiple sizes, ranging from 32 inches to 50 inches in bust circumference (approximately 81 to 127 centimetres), making this pattern accessible for a wide range of body types and fit preferences.

Techniques Used

The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. Key construction methods include:

• Tension-based sizing to ensure proper garment fit across all size options
• Stitch pattern work maintained throughout the body of the garment
• Shoulder shaping to create a properly fitted neckline and armhole area
• Stitch holder usage for managing live stitches during construction
• Yarn joining techniques for seamless pattern continuation
• Cast-off finishing to secure completed edges

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes classic knitting stitches as the foundation for these tank designs. The primary stitches employed are knit and purl, which are combined to create the overall stitch pattern. The pattern notation uses standard abbreviations including k for knit, p for purl, tog for together (used in decreasing), and dec for decrease. Pattern repeats are used throughout to create texture and visual interest across the garment body.

Materials

These tanks are designed to be knitted using King Cole Homespun DK yarn, which is a double knit weight yarn. The pattern specifies a tension of 21 stitches and 36 rows to 10 centimetres (4 inches) worked over the stitch pattern using 4 millimetre needles, or needles in the size required to achieve the correct tension. Achieving the stated tension is essential for creating a garment that fits properly across all the available size options. Crafters should verify their tension before beginning the main garment construction, adjusting to thinner needles if they have more stitches than specified, or thicker needles if they have fewer stitches.

Pattern Details

This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern presented as a downloadable PDF from King Cole. The pattern leaflet is numbered 5796 and includes comprehensive abbreviations and instructions to guide knitters through both the round neck and v neck variations. For every King Cole pattern purchased, a donation is made to the Pink Ribbon Foundation, adding a charitable element to your crafting project.