Hanky Tanky

Add a bit of whimsy to your wardrobe with the Hanky Tanky! This perfectly tailored staple tank features a subtle hanky hemline, adding just the right touch of flair to elevate any outfit. Make a bright version for a pop of color or stick with neutrals for ultimate versitality! **Materials** - DK weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge [Sample used Blame the Knots No Duh DK in Bob’s Your Uncle (246 yds / 100 g)] - US 7 / 4.5 mm needle (or needle size required to meet gauge) - Several stitch markers, one distinct to mark BOR - Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold - Darning needle **Gauge** 20 stitches and 28 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round, blocked on US 7 /4.5 mm needle **Sizing** 1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 24, 28 (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64)” / 60, 70 (80, 90, 100) (110, 120, 130) (140, 150, 160) cm Meant to be worn with approximately 4"/ 10 cm of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust. Size up for a more neutral fit or down for a tank with more negative ease. **Yardage** 310, 374 (437, 539, 617) (707, 787, 914) (1011, 1123, 1241) yds / 283, 342 (400, 493, 564) (646, 720, 836) (924, 1027, 1135) m Each additional inch of body length will require 19, 22 (24, 27, 30) (32, 35, 38) (41, 43, 46)yds / 17, 20 (22, 25, 27) (29, 32, 35) (37, 39, 42) m **Construction** Pattern is constructed top-down, beginning with the upper back panel. Stitches are picked up to add front left and front right shoulders. Front shoulders are joined with cast on stitches and the rest of the front panel is worked. Front and back panels are then joined in the round to finish the body. Neckband and arm edging are added at the end. **Sharing** I would love to see your completed top! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #hankytanky! **Pattern Support** If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com. **Pattern Use Disclaimer** You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work! **Low Vision Accessibility Details** - All text is black on a white background, using at least 24pt sans serif font. - Italics are not used. - All pages are formatted to be left-justified with 1” margins on all sides. - Instructions are provided in written form within the Low Vision PDF. - All images include descriptive alt text. **For Screen Reader Users** The Low Vision PDF has not been tested to work with screen reading software. Images include alt text. While abbreviations are defined, they may be pronounced oddly by some screen readers. If you use screen reading technology, we would welcome your feedback on how we can improve the formatting of our patterns for better accessibility.