Knit this easy-breezy tank for a burst of outfitting sunshine. Amandine is a fully buttoned v-tank with a combination of a mesh-like texture and stockinette. It is worked from the bottom up in one piece. Stitches for the button bands are picked up and worked at the end. Directions include two fits: comfort fit as shown which includes shaping from the hips to waist, and slim fit which is worked straight without shaping. Sure to become a layering favorite, this tank will go from warm weather escapes to casually cool evenings.

Top is worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, divided at the armholes, then each front and back is worked separately. Stitches are picked up along each front for button bands, then stitches are cast on to form straps which are sewn to back when finished.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: Women’s XS (S, M, L) 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
Shown in Size S/35”/87.5cm

Finished circumference at bust: 31 (35, 39.25, 43.5) 47, 51, 55.25, 59.5”/77.5 (87.5, 98, 109) 117.5, 127.5, 138, 149 cm

1-2”/2.5-5cm positive ease recommended.

Gauge: 21 sts & 23 rows = 4”/10cm in Triangle Lace with larger needles after wet blocking
22 sts & 23 rows = 4”/10cm in Triangle Lace with smallest needles after wet blocking
23 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10cm in St st with medium needles after wet blocking

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Feliz (70% merino superwash, 30% modal; 350 yards/320 meters, 3.5oz/100 grams): Z20451 Cantaloupe 2 (2, 3, 3) 3, 4, 4, 4 hanks

Total Yarn Needed:
525 (609, 696, 786) 879, 1055, 1161, 1270 yds / 480 (557, 636, 718) 804, 965, 1061, 1161 m

Needles:
Size US 4 (3.5mm) straight or circular (for straps)
Size US 6 (4mm) straight or circular, 24”/60cm
Size US 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular, 24”/60cm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Buttons 7 (7, 7, 7) 7, 8, 8, 8 5/8”/15mm each
Stitch markers (m)
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn (optional)