Angel Lace Tank
This flattering knit top pattern proves that less is more. Featuring a simple stockinette stitch bodice and charming lace design, the Angel Lace Tank is a pretty addition to your spring or summer wardrobe. Pair it with a light skirt or pair of jeans for a casual, yet polished look. Perfect for day to night wear, this knitted tank top pattern is one you'll love being able to take credit for.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- Simply Soft (170 g/6. oz;288 m/315 yds); Main Color (MC) White (9701)
- XS - 2 balls
- S - 3 balls
- M - 3 balls
- L - 4 balls
- XL - 4 balls
- One pair size US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge
- Crochet hook size US J-10 (6mm)
- Yarn needle
- Row counter
GAUGE
In Lace Rib, 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm.
In Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm.
MEASUREMENTS
Bust
XS 34" / 86.5 cm
S 38" / 96.5 cm
M 42" / 106.5 cm
L 46" / 117 cm
XL 50" / 127 cm
Length
XS - 21"
S - 22"
M - 22.5"
L - 23.5"
XL - 24"
INSTRUCTIONS
STITCHES USED: Stockinette stitch (St st)
Lacy Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 3)
Note: The yarn-overs in this Stitch pattern provide the extra yarn needed to produce the 'eyelets' on each side of the slipped st, and to allow the slipped st to become elongated as it is slipped; they are not worked as sts. On Rows 3 and 6 the yarn-over strands are incorporated into the slipped st as it is worked.
Row 1 (RS): K3, * yo, slip 1, yo, k3; repeat from * across.
Row 2: P3, * yo, slip [first yo and next st, drop remaining yo], yo, p3; repeat from * across.
Row 3: K3, * knit slipped st, inserting needle under both yarn-over strands and into st, dropping the extra yo, k3; repeat from * across.
Row 4: P3, * yo, slip1, yo, p3; repeat from * across.
Row 5: K3, * yo, slip [first yo and next st, drop remaining yo ], yo, k3; repeat from * across.
Row 6: P3, * purl slipped st, inserting needle under both yarn-over strands and into st, dropping the extra yo. p3; repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 1 – 6 for Lace Rib
Single crochet (sc), for edging
NOTE
Fabric is very flexible; garment is designed to be loose fitting.
BACK
Loosely cast on 67 (75, 83, 91, 99) sts.
(RS) Begin Lacy Rib; work even until piece measures 14 (14 1/2, 14 1/2, 15, 15)" from beginning, end with (RS) Row 3 or (WS) Row 6 of Lacy rib.
Change to St st on all sts; if ending on Row 3 (Row 6), work even for 1 (2) row(s), end with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
(RS) Bind off 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) sts at beginning of next 2 rows - 63 (69, 75, 81, 87) sts remain.
Dec 1 st each side every other row 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) times as follows:
(RS) K2, k2tog, work across to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 - 55 (59, 63, 67, 71) sts remain.
Work even until armhole measures 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2, 9)" from beginning of shaping, end with a WS row.
Bind off all sts loosely.
FRONT
Cast on and work as for Back until armhole measures 3 (3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 5)" from beginning, end with a WS row—55 (59, 63, 67, 71) sts remain; place a marker each side of center 11 sts.
Shape Neck
(RS) Work across to first marker; join a second ball of yarn and bind off center sts; work to end—22 (24, 26, 28, 30) sts remain each side.
Working both sides at same time, at each neck edge, bind off 3 sts once, 2 sts once, then dec 1 st every other row 5 times—12 (14, 16, 18, 20) sts remain for shoulder.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams.
Neck Edging
With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn with a slip st at shoulder seam.
Ch 1, work 1 row sc evenly around neck edge, join with a slip st to first st.
