Summer Flow

> **Buy 3, Get 1 FREE! Place 4 of my patterns in your cart and the 4th > (least expensive) will be FREE. No > coupon code needed.** > > **LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!** > [Subscribe to my > newsletter](https://www.tellybeanknits.com/newsletter-sign-up) > ♥ [Follow me on Instagram > @tellybeanknits] *Are you looking for this beautiful yarn from Purl Soho? You can find full skeins [HERE](https://www.purlsoho.com/cotton-chirp-dk.html) and mini skeins [HERE](https://www.purlsoho.com/cotton-chirp-dk-minis.html).* The Summer Flow tank was designed for easy, comfortable wear. Worked almost entirely in stockinette, this tank features a flattering twisted stockinette detail on the sides of the body. Built-in waist-shaping makes this tank fitted at the bust and loose, and relaxed at the waist. Ideal for hot weather or layered looks, the Summer Flow is a versatile piece designed to complement your figure. The pattern includes a detailed schematic, video tutorials, AND a bonus document for modifying your Summer Flow. The bonus document includes instructions for adding stripes to your Summer Flow, and tips for customizing the fit of your tank. **CONSTRUCTION** The Summer Flow is worked seamlessly from the top down. The yoke is knit flat and then joined in the round at the underarms. The body is worked in the round from the underarm to the hem. Finally, the armhole and neckline ribbings are picked up and worked in the round. **SIZES** 1 (2, 3, 4)**(5, 6, 7)**(8, 9, 10, 11) *This tank is designed to fit with 0-2” (0-5cm) of positive ease at the bust. The samples are shown in a size 3 with 0” (0 cm) of ease at the bust.* **YARN** DK weight yarn Purl Soho CHIRP (100% cotton, 232 yards / 3.5 oz [212 meters / 100 grams]) Purl Soho CHIRP mini skeins (100% cotton, 58 yards / 0.9 oz [53 meters / 25 grams]) *FOR THE ONE-COLOR VERSION:* TOTAL YARDAGE (shown in gold): 500 (575, 665, 760)**(845, 935, 1010)**(1115, 1205, 1345, 1460 yards / 457 (526, 608, 695)**(773, 855, 924**)(1020, 1102, 1230, 1335) meters *FOR THE STRIPED VERSION:* Main Color (shown in white): 333 (383, 443, 506)**(563, 623, 673)**(743, 803, 896, 973) yards / 304 (350, 405, 463)**(515, 570, 615)**(679, 734, 819, 890) meters Contrasting Color (shown in various colors): 167 (192, 222, 254)**(282, 312, 337)**(372, 402, 449, 487) yards / 153 (176, 203, 232)**(258, 285, 308)**(340, 368, 411, 445) meters **FINISHED DIMENSIONS** **Bust Circumference:** 28 (32, 36, 40)**(44, 48, 52)**(56, 60, 64, 68) inches / 71.5 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5)**(111.5, 121.5, 131.5)**(141.5, 151.5, 161.5, 171.5) cm **NEEDLES** *GAUGE NEEDLES* US 4 (3.5 mm) 24-inch [60-cm] circular needles (length as appropriate for your size), or as required to meet gauge *RIBBING NEEDLES* US 3 (3.25 mm) 24-inch [60-cm] circular needles (length as appropriate for your size), or needles one smaller than your gauge needle & preferred small circumference needles in the same size for armhole ribbing **GAUGE** 20 stitches and 28 rows/rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on LARGER needles after blocking **TOOLS** 4 stitch markers, scrap yarn, measuring tape, & tapestry needle **SKILLS** knitting flat, knitting in the round, picking up stitches, twisted stitches, backwards loop cast on, cable cast on > **LET'S STAY IN TOUCH!** > [Subscribe to my > newsletter](https://www.tellybeanknits.com/newsletter-sign-up) > ♥ [Follow me on Instagram > @tellybeanknits](https://www.instagram.com/tellybeanknits/)