Shoreline Tank - Knitting Pattern

This adventurous beginner-friendly, top-down, scoop neck tank top includes a fitted, ribbed look, with a curved hem. The classic, casual look of this top and cozy feel will have you reaching for this tank for all occasions. This pattern is perfect for any body, any yarn, and any skill level.

Sizes

This pattern is written to meet the finished measurements in the chart provided below, with finished bust sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36 (40, 44, 48)[52, 56, 60]"/61, 71.5, 81.5, 91.5 (102, 112, 122)[132.5, 144, 152.5]cm.

The sample was knit to about 4"/10cm of negative ease (smaller than my body measurements) throughout. The sweater would look wonderful with anywhere between 2"/5cm and 8"/20cm of negative ease.

Materials

You will need one BOR marker, darning needle, waste yarn or spare needle, scissors, measuring tape, and your super amazing body.

Techniques

You will need to know how to cast on, knit in the round, purl, increase, cast-on mid-row, work German short-rows, sewn bind-off, block, weave in ends, and have fun.

Suggested Yarn

420 from thelittlewolfknits: 100% superwash merino, light DK weight 8-ply, 274yd/250m per 100g.

The sample used two skeins of Old Fashioned on 420.

Any DK weight (or fingering and lace weight held together) yarn should work – just make sure to adjust to get gauge. Alternatives include: Knit Picks Swish, Knit Picks Stroll and Aloft

Color Suggestions

Like I said, this pattern is perfect for any yarn, and can be made with a tonal or variegated AND it would make amazing scrappy project. Have random odds and ends lying around? Use them for a fun stripey version!

Suggested Needles

Needle: US 5 (3.75mm) circular needle

But use whatever needle you need to achieve gauge!

(Or just do the math and do your own thing)

Gauge

24stitches x 32rows = 4”/10cm 1x1 ribbing blocked. When swatching, remember to cast on more stitches than you’re intending to measure so that you can get an accurate measurement (the end and beginning stitches tend to be looser). I recommend using this tutorial to start and finish the swatch for the most accurate measurements.

Yardage:

The yardage is based off a top following pattern exactly, with a total length of 15, 15.5, 15.5, 16 (16, 16.5, 16.5)[17, 17, 17]"/38.5, 39.5, 39.5, 41 (41, 42, 42)[43.5, 43.5, 43.5]cm.

In order to calculate yardage for the full length of your top, each additional 1"/2.5cm of length will require approximately an additional 44, 56, 64, 72 (80, 88, 96)[104, 113, 120]yd/41, 51, 59, 66 (73, 81, 88)[95, 104, 110]m of 420 to the yardage listed below.

292, 368, 425, 488 (537, 584, 665)[720, 802, 831]yd/267, 337, 389, 447 (491, 534, 608)[659, 734, 760]m or 2, 2, 2, 2 (2, 3, 3)[3, 3, 4] skeins of 420.