Summer Breeze Tank
Enjoy the summer sun in a bright top of your own making. The Summer Breeze Tank is a cute, lacy top that is perfect for any warm weather wardrobe. The lacy bottom of this knit tank pattern makes it an engaging and interesting pattern for knitters with basic to intermediate skill levels. Try knitting up this gorgeous pattern in cotton yarn to ensure that you can comfortably wear this on most hot summer days.
Knitting Needle Size4 or 3.5 mm, 5 or 3.75 mm
Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5cm]
Extra-Large 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2/3 X-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4/5 X-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 36" [91.5 cm]
Medium 40" [101.5 cm]
Large 44" [112 cm]
Extra-Large 48" [122 cm]
2/3 X-Large 56" [142 cm]
4/5 X-Large 64" [162.5 cm]
MATERIA LS
- Patons® Grace™ (50 g/1.75 oz; 125 m/136 yds)
- Sunkissed (62622) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 10) balls
- Sizes 3.5 mm (U.S. 4) and 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension
- 2 stitch holders
Tension
24 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Lace Panel Pat I (worked over 15 sts).
1st row: K4. K2tog. (K1. yo) twice. K1. ssk. K4.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K3. K2tog. K1. yo. K3. yo. K1. ssk. K3.
5th row: K2. K2tog. K1. yo. K5. yo. K1. ssk. K2.
7th row: K1. K2tog. K1. yo. K7. yo. K1. ssk. K1.
8th row: Purl.
These 8 rows form Lace Panel Pat I.
Lace Panel Pat II (worked over 15 sts).
1st row: K1. K2tog. K1. yo. K2. K2tog. yo. K3. yo. K1. ssk. K1.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K4. K2tog. (K1. yo) twice. K1. ssk. K4.
5th row: K3. K2tog. K1. yo. K3. yo. K1. ssk. K3.
7th row: K2. K2tog. K1. yo. K5. yo. K1. ssk. K2.
9th row: K1. K2tog. K1. yo. K2. K2tog. yo. K3. yo. K1. ssk. K1.
11th row: K3. yo. ssk. K1. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K1. K2tog. yo. K3.
13th row: K4. yo. ssk. K2tog. yo. K1. K2tog. yo. K4.
15th row: K5. yo. ssk. K1. K2tog. yo. K5.
17th row: K6. yo. Sl1. K2tog. psso. yo. K6.
18th row: Purl.
These 18 rows form Lace Panel Pat II.
BACK
**With smaller needles, cast on 108 (124-132-143-169-192) sts.
Knit 5 rows (garter st), noting first row is WS.
Change to larger needles and proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). K9 (2-6-4-2-6). Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat I 6 (8-8-9-11-12) times. K9 (2-6-4-2-6).
2nd row: P9 (2-6-4-2-6). Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat I 6 (8-8-9-11-12) times. P9 (2-6-4-2-6).
Lace Panel Pat I is now in position.
Cont as established until work from beg measures approx 7 (7-8-8-9-9)" [18 (18-20.5-20.5-23-23) cm], ending on a 6th row of Lace Panel Pat I.
Next row: (RS). K9 (2-6-4-2-6). Work 1st row of Lace Panel Pat II 6 (8-8-9-11-12) times. K9 (2-6-4-2-6).
2nd row: P9 (2-6-4-2-6). Work 2nd row of Lace Panel Pat II 6 (8-8-9-11-12) times. P9 (2-6-4-2-6).
Lace Panel Pat II is now in position.
Cont even until 18th row of Lace Panel Pat II is complete.
Cont even in stocking st until work piece from beg measures 14 (14-14-15-15-15)" [35.5 (35.5-35.5-38-38-38) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape armholes: Cast off 5 (6-6-7-8-9) sts beg of next 2 (2-2-2-4-4) rows. 98 (112-120-129-137-156) sts.**
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1.
2nd row: P1. P2togtbl. Purl to last 3 sts. P2tog. P1.
Rep last 2 rows (1-2-8) time(s) more. (121-125-120) sts.
All sizes:
1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (6-9-8-8-5) times more. 90 (98-100-103-107-108) sts.
Cont even until armhole measures 6 (6½-6½-7-7-7½)" [15 (16.5-16.5-18-18-19) cm], ending with a purl row.
Shape neck: Next row: K21 (24-24-25-26-26) (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows. 15 (18-18-19-20-20) sts.
Cont even until armhole measures 7½ (8-8-8½-8½-9)" [19 (20.5-20.5-21.5-21.5-23) cm], ending with a purl row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (9-9-9-10-10) sts beg of next row. Purl 1 row. Cast off rem 8 (9-9-10-10-10) sts.
With RS facing, slip next 48 (50-52-53-55-56) sts onto st holder. Join yarn to rem sts and knit to end of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows. 15 (1818-19-20-20) sts.
Cont even until armhole measures 7½ (8-8-8½-8½-9)" [19 (20.5-20.5-21.5-21.5-23) cm], ending with a knit row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (9-9-9-10-10) sts beg of next row. Knit 1 row. Cast off rem 8 (9-9-10-10-10) sts.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Sizes XS/S, M and L only:
1st row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (6-4) times more.
90 (98-110) sts.
Sizes XS/S and M only:
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K25 (28). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows, then every alt row 4 times more. 15 (18) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: K1.K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1.
2nd row: P1. P2togtbl. Purl to last 3 sts. P2tog. P1.
Rep last 2 rows (1-2-8) time(s) more. (121-125-120) sts.
Sizes XL and 2/3XL only:
Next row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. ssk. K1.
2nd row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows (2-3) times more. (115-117) sts.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K1. K2tog. K(30-31-32-33). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge every alt row (4-5-4-5) times more, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. (18-18-20-20) sts.
All sizes:
Cont even until armhole measures 7½ (8-8-8½-8½-9)" [19 (20.5-20.5-21.5-21.5-23) cm], ending with a purl row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (9-9-9-10-10) sts beg of next row. Purl 1 row. Cast off rem 8 (9-9-9-10-10) sts.
With RS facing, slip next 40 (42-44-47-47-48) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem 25 (28-32-33-34-35) sts and proceed as follows:
Sizes XS/S and M only:
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. 15 (18) sts.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Dec 1 st at armhole edge every alt row (4-5-4-5) times more, AT SAME TIME, dec 1 st at neck edge on next 6 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. (18-19-20-20) sts.
All sizes:
Cont even until armhole measures 7½ (8-8-8½-8½-9)" [19 (20.5-20.5-21.5-21.5-23) cm], ending with a knit row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 7 (9-9-9-10-10) sts beg of next row. Knit 1 row. Cast off rem 8 (9-9-10-10-10) sts.
Finishing
Sew right shoulder seam.
Neckband: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 31 (31-31-34-34-34) sts down left front neck edge. K40 (42-44-47-47-48) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 31 (31-31-34-34-34) sts up right front neck edge and 8 sts down right back neck edge. K48 (50-52-53-55-56) from Back st holder, dec 3 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 8 sts up left back neck edge. 163 (163-171-181-183-185) sts. Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam.
Armbands: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 90 (96-96-102-108-108) sts evenly along armhole edge. Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise (WS).
Sew side seams.
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Magda
Sep 10, 2017
I'm knitting a medium and am up to the neck. Pattern says k28, turn, leave rem sts on holder. Dec 1st on next 6 rows. That would be on a purl row, do I Dec on the purl rows only?
Lisa
Jan 07, 2024
Dec 1st on next 6 rows, means you will decrease each row for 6 rows at the neck edge only, it's each row for 6 rows, so it will be on both knit and purl rows for the next 6 rows. Hope this helps someone, Happy knitting!
stutlerdebby 72999 95
Feb 21, 2016
The pattern says to work 2nd row of lace panel pat 1, giving instructions for 8 repeats, but that row is just a purl. What am I missing?
pcrider2 1761140
May 20, 2015
The pattern says to work 2nd row of lace panel pat 1, but the 2nd row says to purl. Am I not reading the pattern correctly?
kberly464 6082866
Jun 19, 2015
what did you end up doing? I am wondering the same thing...just purl or is there a pattern to the even rows of it?
debbiephillips0404 8098462
Mar 10, 2015
i'm having the same problem, can't get the lace pattern to work out.... i'm doing a size small .. Please Help!!!!
brncarol 0206850
Jul 10, 2014
Thank you so much. It's working fine now and I look forward to completing this great looking tank.
brncarol 0206850
Jul 09, 2014
I am trying to knit this beautiful Summer Breeze Tank in a size Med. but the number of stitches and repeats don't add up. I've tried several calculations but still no luck. What am I doing wrong?
Editor AH
Jul 09, 2014
Could you tell us which particular part of the pattern you are having trouble with? That will help us to identify the problem. Thanks, Editors of AllFreeKnitting
brncarol 0206850
Jul 10, 2014
I have cast on 124 stiches and knitted 5 rows of garter stitch. Then changed to larger needles. Then row 1 K11 (that leaves 113 stitches) and worked 1st row of Lace panel Pat 1 8 times. There are not enough stitches left to do that since there are 15 stitches for each pattern and 8 times that is 120 stitches. (plus the pattern calls for knitting another 11 stitches at the end of the row.)
Editor AH
Jul 10, 2014
I took a look at the pattern and I think I see the problem! For a size medium, you only knit 2 stitches on each side of the Lace pattern. So, 15 (lace pattern stitches) x 8 repeats = 120 stitches. Add 4 border stitches (2 for each side) and you get 124 stitches. Editors of AllFreeKnitting
kmpage333 9595801
Jun 05, 2014
Waving wheat. It reminds me of the fields of wheat all around me. In the spring and early summer the wheat ripens into vast undulating blankets.
wickedkisses 94250 59
Jun 04, 2014
The pattern looks like arrows and arrowheads to me, so I'd call it the Arrow Tank
tchristensen 35757 03
Jun 04, 2014
I would name this pattern INDIAN SUMMER, because of the lovely arrowheads, bright sunny color, and lightweight yarn and design.
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