From the front, the Floating on Waves Tank appears somewhat straightforward: Half-double crochet stitches make up the body with a touch of lace rippling around the hem. But turn to the back, and it’s another story: The main fabric cuts away to reveal more stunning lace. This tank is worked in two separate pieces and seamed.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 2

Finished Size 28 ¼ (33, 38 ¾, 43 ¼, 47 ¼, 49 ¼, 53 ¼, 57 ½, 61)“ circumference at underarm. Sample shown measures 33”, modeled with ½” negative ease.

Yarn Valley Yarns Granville (90% Pima cotton; 10% Merino wool; 167 yd 153 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): #08 Pacific (MC), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls and #09 Mineral Green (CC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

Hook Size G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 10 ½ rows = 4” in hdc; 19 sts (1 patt rep) = 4 ¾“ wide and 8 rows = 4” in wave pattern.

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NOTES

• This top is worked in two pieces. The main body wraps around to the back and is worked from the bottom up, with shoulders seamed. The lace panel is worked from the top down, joins the bottom of the main body, and continues around the whole circumference. The lace panel sides are whip stitched to the inside of the back.