Seagrass Tank
Construction
The Seagrass Tank is worked from the top down. The back neck is cast on and shoulder shaping rows are worked before continuing to work flat to the arm opening depth. Left and right front shoulders are picked up and worked flat with shaping for the neckline and then for the armholes. Front and back are worked flat to complete the armhole depth and then the body is joined to work in the round. The tank features a lace motif worked from top to bottom on both front and back. Hem, armholes and neckband are finished with a folded stockinette trim.
Selecting a Size
The Seagrass Tank is intended to be worn with 2-4” / 5-10 cm of positive ease. Select a size 2-4” / 5-10 cm larger than your chest circumference. Measurements below are for the finished garment after blocking. Samantha wears size 4 with +2.25” / 5.5 cm of positive ease and is 5’6” / 167.5 cm tall.
Finished Chest Circumference
1 (2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9}
32 (36, 40, 44) 48, 52, 56 {60, 64}”
81.5 (92, 102, 112) 122, 132.5, 142.5 {152.5, 163} cm
Gauge
24 sts and 35 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, worked flat and in the round using Needle A, after
blocking.
Yarn
Camellia Fiber Company ‘Flax fingering’
(50% Alpaca, 25% Linen, 25% Silk,
438 yds yds / 400 m per 100 g)
Shown in Dahlia
2 (2, 2, 3) 3, 3, 3 {3, 4} skeins
Or 675 (770, 865, 975) 1085, 1210, 1350 {1490, 1605, 1720} yds / 620 (705, 795, 895) 995, 1110, 1235 {1365, 1470, 1575} m of a similar fingering weight yarn
Yardage is listed for a body worked to 12” / 31 cm before the 1” / 2.5 cm hem. Additional yardage required if
lengthening body.
Techniques
Long-Tail cast on, basic lace, picking up stitches, backwards loop cast on, folded hem seaming
Notions
10 stitch markers (including 1 unique for BOR),
1 removable stitch marker, waste yarn in a contrasting color, tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
Slip markers when encountered unless otherwise
instructed.
Charts for the lace motif used in this design are provided on pg 9. Written instructions for the lace motif are also included within the pattern.
Needles
Needle A (Main Fabric)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle or longer, US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to get gauge
Needle B (Hem)
One 24” / 60 cm circular needle or longer, US 1 / 2.25 mm or two sizes smaller than gauge-size needle
Needle C (Neckband & Armhole Cuff)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle, US 1 / 2.25 mm or two sizes smaller than gauge-size needle
Needle D (Hem, Neckband & Cuff Bind Off)
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle or DPNs, US 7 / 4.5 mm or four sizes larger than gauge-size needle
Tutorial
