The sweet and sweaty summer breeze brings with it the fragrance of oranges and tangerine. Ripe mangoes, sunset tequila and a spritz of lemon fill the air. Nothing says summer like a colorful sunset palette. Enjoy the flavor of summer, sunshine and lemonade in this Citrusy Tank.

Notes:
Pattern is written as follows: 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). All st counts and rows will be in the corresponding color.
A light and breezy tank top with tie collar designed in two colors. Pattern is worked top down in two panels which are then seamed together at the sides. The tie is worked separately and sewn to the neckline.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first st of each row.
Ch 2 at the beginning of rows of the body count as building ch + ch1 of the linen st.
Suggested to use a DK weight yarn with a good drape like a SW merino, bamboo or linen blend. Pattern is written with 0 to +3 inch of ease.
Pattern is written in standard US terms. Pattern measures in inches.

Details:
Dimensions
Sizes 1(2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Bust size (0-3 inches of positive ease) Upto 30(31-34, 35-38, 39-42, 43-46, 47-50, 51-54, 55-58, 59-62)“
Finished garment Chest 30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)”

Yarn
300 (350, 400, 450, 500, 550, 600, 640, 680)yds of MC and CC each.
OR
2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins each of Hen DK
I’ve used Hen DK in Mustard and Oranges by Chicken Coop Dyeworks (100% Superwash Merino)(249yds/115gms) WPI - 12-14

Hook
US size 4mm
Or hook needed to obtain gauge

Tools
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
A pair of scissors
Measuring tape

Gauge
24 sts x 20 rows of linen stitch- 4x4”.

Skill level
Intermediate