Spring Break

A little school spirit, a little sunshine, and plenty of room to have fun. Spring Break is the perfect tank for days spent soaking up the sun, cheering on your team, and making memories with your favorite people. Pick your school colors for a fresh, effortlessly cool feel. **SKILL** Knitting **DIFFICULTY** Intermediate **SIZES** Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) Shown in Extra Small size with approx. 11½” of negative ease. **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Chest Circumference: 20½ (24, 28, 32, 36) (40, 44, 48, 52)” Length from top of strap: 15½ (15½, 15½, 16½, 16½) (16½, 17½, 17½, 17½)” **MATERIALS** [**Universal Yarn** *Uptown Bamboo DK*][1] (80% anti-pilling acrylic, 20% bamboo; 100g/284 yds) • 517 Lilac (MC) – 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins • 529 Trench (CC2) – 1 skein (all sizes) [**Universal Yarn** *Uptown DK*][2] (100% anti-pilling acrylic; 100g/273 yds) • 110 Majestic (CC1) – 1 skein (all sizes) Needle: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” or longer circular or size needed to obtain gauge Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn **GAUGE** 28 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in K1, P1 Rib after blocking Save time, check your gauge. **PATTERN NOTES** This tank top is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. The front and back are separated at the underarms. Decreases are worked to shape the armholes. A double I-cord edging is picked up and knit around the armholes with additional stitches cast-on to accommodate the straps. Finally, stitches are picked up at the hem to work a double I-cord edging. Please note that this tank top is very stretchy; it is meant to be worn with 8-12” of negative ease. Select a size with the fit you prefer. Please also note that size Extra Small is written to make the most of 1 skein of Uptown Bamboo DK in 517 Lilac. You may need to unravel your swatch to use in the final piece, or you may wish to purchase an extra skein as insurance. [1]: https://universalyarn.com/products/ubdk [2]: https://universalyarn.com/products/u-dk