Take Turns Tank

A classic summer staple with subtle sporty style, and a chance to use those funky novelty yarns you don’t know what to do with! > *As of April 2024, the pattern now > includes instructions for an **allover > stripe** in addition to the original > textured upper back. > > *Stripes can be easily distorted by > necklines / edgings, so care has been > taken to ensure stripes don't coincide > with shaping details in every size. > The pattern includes directions for > where to begin the stripe sequence for > every size so everyone has the same > neat finish :)* **YARN** **Option A (blue sample)** shown in Kokon Yarns Merino Linen in shade Licorice. If using fingering weight, you will need approx. 421 (480; 550; 603; 665) [733; 805; 871; 945] metres / 459 (524; 601; 658; 726) [800; 879; 951; 1031] yards. You will also need oddments of textured / contrast yarn. Since stripes are not part of the main fabric, gauge is not particularly important. Sample shown in Kokon Yarns Slubby Mohair in shade Ice. **Option B / (red sample)** shown in YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160m per 50g ball). If using sport weight, you will need approx. 436 (497; 570; 625; 689) [759; 834; 903; 979] metres / 475 (542; 621; 681; 751) [827; 909; 984; 1067] yards in total. For the stripe sequence shown in sample you will need approx. 381 (434; 497; 545; 600) [661; 726; 786; 851] metres / 415 (473; 541; 593; 654) [720; 791; 856; 928] yards of MC and 55 (63; 73; 80; 89) [98; 108; 117; 128] metres / 60 (69; 80; 88; 97) [107; 118; 128; 139] yards of CC. **GAUGE:** 24 sts and 36 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch, blocked. Suggested size 3.5mm. **NEEDLES & NOTIONS:** 3.5mm and 3.25mm circular needles for body & hem (suggested length 24” / 60 cm) Spare 3.5mm needle of any length for working stripes 3.5mm short circular (suggested length 16” / 40cm) for armholes and neck edging Tapestry needle Stitch markers Scrap yarn **SIZING:** 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed below, designed to be worn with between 3-5” / 7-12 cm negative ease. Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 34” bust with around 4” / 10 cm negative ease. **To fit bust:** 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm. **Finished bust:** 25.5 (29.5; 33.5; 37.5; 41.5) (45.5; 49.5; 53.5; 57.5) inches / 64 (75; 85; 95; 105) (115; 125; 135; 146) cm. **Construction:** the Take Turns Tank is worked seamlessly from the top down. It begins by casting on across the back shoulders, working short rows to shape the neck, then working back and forth down to the underarm. Raised stripes add texture to the upper back, and there is no shaping to give an angular racerback style. Stitches are picked up along the cast on edge of the back to work the front shoulders and upper body. The upper front is worked down to the underarm to match the length of the back, however the fronts use increases to shape a curved armhole. Stitches are cast on at the underarm and the upper front and back are joined together. The main body is worked in the round with optional bust darts and waist shaping, before ending with a neat folded hem. Armholes are finished with 1x1 rib and a rolled edge, whilst the neckband is a simple folded edge with a tiny feature of contrast yarn. The Take Turns Tank is #sizeinclusive to a bust of 62”. I LOVE seeing people knit my patterns and make them their own - if you could tag [@lilykatemakes][1] and [#TakeTurnsTank][2] on Instagram that would be great! [1]: https://www.instagram.com/lilykatemakes/ [2]: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/taketurnstank/