Belle Flower Tank

The Belle Flower Tank is a classic summer design that is worked from the top down, first back and forth to shape the straps and then joined in the round to knit the body. It features a deep v neckline and an all-over textured pattern with minimal finishings around the armholes and bottom hem. This tank top has a slightly cropped length and has approximately 0.5-3” 1-8cm of positive ease built into the pattern. The model in the pictures is wearing a size M and has a bust circumference of 35.5” 90cm.

Sizes: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Finished Bust Circumference: 33.5 (36.25) 39 (41.75) 46 (50) 52.75 (57)” 85 (92) 99 (106) 117 (127) 134 (145)cm
Garment Length: 16.5 (17) 17.5 (19) 20 (21) 21.5 (21.5)” 42 (43) 44 (48) 51 (53) 55 (55)cm from top of strap to bottom hem
Armhole Depth: 7.5 (7.5) 7.75 (8.5) 9 (10) 10.75 (11)” 19 (19) 20 (22) 23 (25) 27 (28)cm top outside edge of strap down to the armpit

Gauge: 23 sts x 30 rows/rounds = 4 x 4” 10 x 10 cm in pattern, on US 6, 4mm needles, blocked.
1) sl1, k3 repeat * to * until end of row
2) p
Repeat 1 & 2 until gauge swatch measures at least 4 x 4” 10 x 10cm

Needle Size: US 6, 4mm 24”+ circular needles for body
US 5, 3.75mm 24”+ circular needles or one size smaller than gauge needle for i-cord bind off

Yarn: DK Weight - Drops Belle 131 yds / 120 m / 50 g in color Pearl 425 (460) 500 (540) 645 (720) 805 (830) yds, 390 (420) 455 (495) 590 (660) 735 (760) m, 160 (175) 190 (205) 245 (275) 310 (315) g This yarn is a cotton, linen, viscose blend.
Notions: 1 stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape, scrap yarn

All measurements and yardages are approximations and are rounded.