Product Description
This tank top is knit from the bottom up in the round in fingering weight yarn. Decreases are used along the body to create an a-line shape, while paired with a faux seam for stability. The front and back are divided and worked separately, then joined together at the straps with a 3 needle bind off.
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64)” 81 (91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122)(132, 142 152.5, 162.5) cm Note: Pick a finished size that offers 2-6” / 5-15 cm of positive ease. Sample shown size 2 with intended positive ease of 2” / 5 cm Yardage: Fingering weight 592 (669, 751, 818, 903) (991, 1061, 1153, 1248) yds 542 (612, 688, 749, 827) (907, 971, 1055, 1142) m Gauge: 24 sts x 34 rows in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked = 4“ / 10cm Needles: US 4 / 3.5mm 32” (80cm) or larger circular needle
Yampa Tank by Autumn and Indigo
What is Being Made
The Yampa Tank is a fitted sleeveless top designed by Autumn and Indigo, available in nine sizes ranging from a finished bust of 32 inches up to 64 inches. This intermediate-level knitting project is worked from the top down and features a modern, tailored silhouette suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone summer garment. The pattern accommodates various body types with positive ease recommendations of 2 to 6 inches, allowing knitters to customize the fit to their preference.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Yampa Tank employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The garment is constructed using circular needles, which allow for seamless in-the-round knitting. The pattern utilizes standard abbreviations and stitch markers to guide construction. Sleeve separation is managed using scrap yarn or stitch holders, a common technique for creating armholes in top-down tank construction. The use of stockinette stitch as the primary fabric creates a smooth, refined appearance ideal for a versatile wardrobe staple.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch - The primary stitch throughout the garment, creating a classic smooth fabric with a V-shaped pattern on the right side
- Standard knit and purl stitches - Foundation stitches used to build the stockinette base
- Repeat stitches - Indicated by bracket notation in the pattern to create consistent stitch sequences across rows
Yarn and Materials
The Yampa Tank is designed to be worked in Autumn and Indigo Merino Bamboo yarn, a luxurious blend of 50% merino wool and 50% bamboo viscose. This yarn composition offers breathability and drape ideal for a summer tank top. The yarn is fingering weight (4-ply), requiring US 4 / 3.5mm circular needles measuring 32 inches (80 centimeters) or longer. Yardage requirements vary by size, ranging from 592 yards for the smallest size to 1,248 yards for the largest size. Additional notions needed include a darning needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, scissors, and scrap yarn or stitch holders for managing sleeve separations during construction. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 34 rows in stockinette stitch over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked on the specified needle size.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Autumn and Indigo |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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