Sol

>**Want more designs like this? ** <br/> >I have a newsletter where I announce new designs & classes, share notes on patternmaking & art, and reflect on fat politics & queer community. ❤︎₊ ⊹ > >*You'll also get a discount code as a thank you for subscribing.* ◡̈ > > ⊹ [Subscribe to my newsletter][1] ⟡ [Follow me on Instagram @jaqcieslak][2] ⊹ <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>DESCRIPTION</big></big> SOL is a tank for the summer solstice, designed to celebrate the healing power of creativity and the warmth of the sun on your body. With simple bottom-up construction, this tank features an original asymmetric lace panel inspired by chestnut blossoms. The pattern includes 9 sizes, instructions for cropped or full-length, details for modifying the width of the straps, and both written and charted instructions for the lace panels. → [Click here to download a free preview][3] with all the pattern details, including sizing information, yarn requirements, gauge and needles, and a full schematic. <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>SIZING</big></big> To choose your size, measure the circumference of your torso around the fullest part of your bust and choose the size that fits with 2-8” of ease. This tank is designed to be worn with a wide range of ease — choose what works for the look you want! **Sizes by finished bust circumference:** **In inches:** (34.25, 38.5, 43) \[47.25, 51.75, 56\] {60.25, 64.75, 69} **In centimeters:** (87, 98, 109) \[120, 131, 142\] {153.5, 164.5, 175.5} *In the pattern photos, Jaq is wearing a cropped size 6 (56” /142cm) with 4" of positive ease.* → To see how SOL looks across the size range with varying amounts of ease, check out the [test knitting round up here][4]! <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS</big></big> **Gauge:** 22 sts and 28 rows over 4”/10cm in stockinette after blocking **Recommended needles:** - Main needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) 32”/80 cm circular needle **Notions:** stitch markers (at least 18 plus one contrast for BOR), darning needle, extra needle in any size smaller than main needles (for 3-needle bind off) <hr> . ݁₊ ⊹ ₊ ݁. <big><big>YARN</big></big> This sweater is designed for a fingering weight linen/cotton blend. **CROPPED:** **Yards:** (525, 575, 625) \[675, 725, 775\] {825, 875, 925} **Meters:** (480, 525, 570) \[615, 660, 705\] {750, 800, 840} **FULL LENGTH:** **Yards:** (750, 800, 850) \[900, 950, 1000\] {1050, 1100, 1150} **Meters:** (685, 730, 775) \[820, 865, 910\] {955, 1000, 1050} **Other suitable yarns:** $ [Knit Picks Lindy Chain][6] [Holst Garn Coast Uld Bomuld][7] [Berroco Remix Light][8] $$ [Quince & Co. Sparrow][9] [Isager Strik Bomulin][10] [Kelbourne Woolens Mojave][11] $$$ [Echoview Fiber Mill Lapidary][12] [Shibui Koan][13] &nbsp; <big><big><big>SHARING</big></big></big> See pictures of other Sol Tanks and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram with the hashtag [#SolTank][14]. Be sure to tag [@jaqcieslak][15] too! <hr> *All of my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60" full bust circumference.* [1]: https://www.jaqcieslak.com/newsletter [2]: https://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak/ [3]: https://jaqcieslak.com/preview/R91K [4]: https://studio.jaqcieslak.com/sol/ [6]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-lindy-chain [7]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/holst-garn-coast-uld-bomuld [8]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berroco-remix-light [9]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince--co-sparrow [10]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/isager-strik-bomulin [11]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kelbourne-woolens-mojave [12]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/echoview-fiber-mill-lapidary [13]: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shibui-knits-koan [14]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/soltank/ [15]: http://www.instagram.com/jaqcieslak