Colbie Tank by Mari Chiba

Colbie Tank

Knitting
December 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1035 - 1575 yards (946 - 1440 m)
35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 35", modeled with ½" of negative ease
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.
Errata available: knittingdaily.com

update: There’s an updated chart key available on KnittingDaily.com.

The wide halter neck is worked down from a cabled circlet. A wool yarn adds strength and stability to the cables, while a linen yarn makes the body drapey and light.

Sizes 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50)“ bust circumference; shown in size 35”, modeled with ½” of negative ease

Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport (100% wet spun linen; 270 yd 246 m/100 g):
• #2774 crabapple (A), 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins
Louet Gems Sport (100% merino wool; 225 yd 206 m/100 g):
• #2263 crabapple (B), 1 skein

Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows/rnds = 4” in St st

Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24–40” circular (cir) needle, depending on size you are making
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch holders