The Farida tank top is seamless and knitted from the bottom up on circular needles. First, the body is knitted in the round with stripes in 2 colors, then the back is cast off so that the front piece continues with decreases on each side. The neckline is knitted in double knitting, first as a band that is then joined with the last stitches on the needle before the second part of the band is knitted so that they meet at the back of the neck. Similarly, a band in double knitting becomes the waistband at the bottom. Farida has a tight fit and should have a movement allowance of approximately 2-3 cm more than your bust measurement. Also, measure the circumference of the waistband where you want it; if you want it wider at the bottom, choose a larger size of double-pointed needles.

Size: (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL
Bust circumference cm: (85) 90 (95) 100 (110) 115
Length cm (including neckline): (49) 51 (54) 56 (57) 58
Waist circumference cm: (76) 80 (85) 89 (98) 103

Yarn: (3+1+1) 4+1+1 (4+1+1) 5+1+1 (5+1+1) 6+1+1 skeins of Pima Cotton from Miss Svensson. Main color plus two colors for the stripes.
Needles etc: 4 mm circular needle 60 cm and 3 mm circular needle 80 or 100 cm, 3 mm double-pointed needles, markers
Gauge: 21 sts x 31 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm needles = 10 x 10 cm
Care instructions: Hand wash 30°C. Dry flat.
Techniques:

• Knit 2 stitches together
• Knit 2 stitches together through the back loop
• Double knitting
• Change color every other stitch
• Neat stripes on circular needles Sizes (XS) S (M) L (XL) XXL are based on a bust measurement of (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95-100 (100-110) 110-115 cm.