Freshwater Tank

*Splish splash, here comes a fitted , full coverage tank top with a split curved hem and delicate decorative finishing all around. Optional chest dart instructions are included.* > [Sign up for my newsletter][1] for > subscriber exclusive treats including Pay What You Can codes for garment patterns, > open testing calls for new designs, > kals, promotions, & more.<br> All of my patterns are #SizeInclusive through a 60" full chest. **Sizes (XS, S, M)[L, 1X, 2X]{3X, 4X, 5X} to fit chest measurement of:** (28, 32, 36)[40, 44, 48]{52, 56, 60}" (71, 81.5, 91.5)[101.5, 112, 122]{132, 142, 152.5}cm **Garment Full Chest Measurement:** (30, 34, 38)[42, 46, 50]{54, 58, 62}" (76, 86.5, 96.5)[106.5, 117, 127]{137, 147.5, 157.5}cm *This top is designed with no ease. Choose the finished garment measurement closest to your full chest measurement. If you have a large chest in relation to upper chest, you can size down.* **Suggested Yarn** Ritual Dyes Undine (60% Cotton, 40% Linen, 383 yds/100g, Slate Colorway) Please use any yarn that is accessible to you with which you are able to achieve gauge. **Suggested Needles** Main: US 3 (3.25mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting Ribbing: US 2 (2.75mm) 32”-40” circular needles, plus preferred needles for small circumference knitting **Gauge** 24 sts & 36 rows / 4”(10cm) stockinette stitch knit flat & in the round, blocked. **Yarn Requirements** (575, 625, 675)[750, 850, 950]{1050, 1150, 1250} yds (526, 571, 617)[686, 777, 868]{960, 1051, 1143} m **Materials** Stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, darning needle, removable stitch markers **Techniques** German short rows, lateral braid, increasing, decreasing **Construction** Tank begins with casting on the back neck. Increases are worked for width of back shoulders. Back is worked straight until armhole shaping, where increases are worked. Back sts are held while front is worked. Each strap is picked up and knit individually, where short rows are worked to shape the upper strap, and increases are worked to shape the neckline. After completing the left and right front, they are joined in a row where remaining neckline stitches are cast on. Remaining front yoke is worked to the underarm shaping where underarms are shaped with increases same as back. Front and back are joined in round where underarm stitches are cast on, and remaining body is worked in the round until the curved hem, which is worked flat for both front and back. Hem finishing resumes in the round. [1]: https://www.jessiemaeddesigns.com/newsletter