This racerback tank turns a simple ladder lace pattern on its side to create bold openwork stripes. A slinky cotton-viscose blend and subtle shaping details give this top a modern feel.

Designer Ashley Rao

Finished Size 26½ (30, 33, 37½, 40½)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 30”, modeled with 2” of negative ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Sanibel (58% viscose, 42% cotton; 125 yd 114 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #1332 faded magenta, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) balls.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 31 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles; 17 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Ladder Lace patt on larger needles.