Billhook Tank

Billhook is a tank top with an elegantly shaped hemline. Intended to be worn with little to no ease, it is worked in the round from the bottom up with waist shaping that is further defined by the Billhook Lace pattern that runs up the sides. The front shoulders wrap around to the back in an English tailored shoulder for a clean fit.

Body is worked in the round from the bottom up, then front and back are worked separately. Front armholes are worked to a longer depth than the Back and all shoulder shaping is worked on the Back shoulders. Shoulders are joined, then neckband and armholes are picked up.

• Finished Bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46)(50, 54, 58, 62)“/76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5, 157.5) cm
• Length: 22 1⁄4 (22 1⁄2, 22 3⁄4, 23, 23 1⁄4)(23 1⁄2, 23 3⁄4, 24, 24 1⁄4)”/56.5 (57, 58, 58.5, 59)(59.5, 60.5, 61, 61.5) cm
• Intended to be work with between 1” (2.5 cm) negative to 1” (2.5 cm) positive ease; grey sample size 34” (86.5 cm) worn with 1” (2.5 cm) negative ease.

• DK weight yarn; 560 (620, 685, 745, 805)(865, 925, 980, 1040) yd / 510 (570, 625, 680, 740)(790, 845, 900, 950) m
• Shown in Harrisville Designs (harrisville.com) Silk & Wool Blend; 175 yd per 1.75 oz skein; 50% silk / 50% wool; in Canyon #214
• Shown in Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima; 220yd (200m) per 100g (3.75oz) skein; 100% Pima cotton; in Slate Grey #3756

• 3.5 & 4 mm (US 4 & 6) circular needles, 60 or 80 cm (24” or 32”) depending on size of garment
• 3.5 mm (US 4) needle(s), for working neck and armhole edging in the round: one long or two short circular needles or double pointed needles

• Stitch markers
• Locking stitch markers
• Stitch holder or waste yarn (optional)
• Tapestry needle