Errata: in the BACK section, Row 6 should read:

• Sl1wyib, k1, ssk, knit to 4 st before edge, k2tog, k2—2 sts dec, 54 (64, 74) st remaining. Work rows 5 & 6 for 14 (18, 22) more repeats—26 (28, 30) sts rem.

in the FRONT section, Row 4 should read:

• Sl1wyib, k1, ssk, knit to 4 st before edge, k2tog, k2—2 sts dec, 60 (70, 80) st remaining. Work rows 3 & 4 for 9 (13, 17) more repeats—42 (44, 46) sts remain.

The Elena Tank is a bottom-up sleeveless top, featuring sideways braids separated by dropped stitches, all highlighting the waist with a soft peplum. The body is a simple construction, picked up from the cable knit edge and worked upwards, decreasing into a shoulder-baring raglan with a mock turtleneck collar. Optional fringe is added to the waist at the end.

YARN
4 (4, 5) skeins (155y/100g) Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton in color Ivory White

GAUGE
For cable-knit (flat), using size 7 / 4.5mm : 21st x 27 rows for 4” / 10cm.
For body (in the round), using size 6 / 4mm : 19 st x 26 rows for 4” / 10cm

MATERIALS
US 7 / 4.5mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm (for cable border) or 10” / 25cm straight needles
US 6 / 4mm circular needle, 32” or 36” / 80cm or 90cm (for body)
US 6 / 4mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm (for mock collar)
Cable needle or DPN
4mm or smaller Crochet hook (for provisional cast-on & fringe)
Tapestry needle Locking stitch markers

SIZES
S/M (M/L, L/XL)
Designed for 2” / 5cm positive ease at bust, and 4-6” / 10-15cm positive ease at waist. Finished bust circumference: 35” (39”, 43”) / 90cm (99cm, 109cm)
Finished waist. circumference (measured from top braid) : 32” (36”,
40”) / 81cm ( 91.5cm, 101.5cm). Finished length (collar to fringe): 21.5” (22.5”, 24”) / 54.5cm (57cm, 61cm)
Note: since the waistband is knitted sideways, it will have much less stretch than a regular knit. Being able to comfortably pull the top over your bust is a priority.

MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35 (39, 43) in / 90 (99, 109) cm High waist: 32 (36, 40) in / 81 (91, 101) cm Low waist: 34 (38, 42) in / 85 (95, 105) cm
Waist to underarm: 6.5 (7, 7.5) in / 16.5 (17.75, 19) cm
Underarm to neck: 5.5 (6, 7) in / 14 (15.25, 17.75) cm
Collar height: 2 in / 5 cm
Neck opening (unstretched): 17 (17.5, 18) in / 43 (44.5, 45.75) cm
Front neck to waist: 12 (13, 14.5) in / 30.5 (33, 37) cm
Back neck to waist: 12.5 (13.5, 15) in / 31.75 (34.25, 38) cm
Cable waistband: 3.5 in / 9 cm
Fringe: 4 in / 10 cm
Total length: 21.5 (22.5, 24) in / 54.5 (57, 61) cm

REQUIRED SKILLS
Provisional cast-on
Knitting flat & in the round Charted & written directions Cable knitting
Drop stitches
Grafting
Picking up stitches Decreasing
Stretchy bind-off
Applying fringe