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Baobab Tank
The playful Baobab Tank begins with a wide ruffle worked with a single strand in garter-stitch rib. It is then joined to the narrow rib at the bottom of the main body, which is worked with two strands held together. The eyelet pattern gradates into simple stockinette stitch from the hem to the body.
Difficulty Intermediate
Yarn Weight 1
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60)“ circumference at underarm. Tank shown measures 36”; modeled with 1” of positive ease.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Fine Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd 227 m/2¼ oz 65 g): #7815 Red Hot, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Fibers.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): 24” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in St st with 2 strands of yarn held tog on larger needle; 25 sts and 38 rnds = 4” in Broken K2, P2 Rib with a single strand of yarn on smaller needle.
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NOTES
- The body of this tank is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth. The lower ruffle, neck edging, and armhole edgings are worked with a single strand and the body is worked with a double strand.
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