As cool and delicate as the petals of its namesake flower, Godetia is the perfect feminine tank for your summer adventures. Linen and silk yarn lends a effortless drape to this tank that incorporates careful waist shaping and a surprising back detail that will both challenge you and leave you refreshed. Whether worn on the beach or in the yoga studio, Godetia proves that summer knitting doesn’t have to be simple or boring, and that femininity can be showcased without sacrificing comfort or your active lifestyle.

Construction for this tank begins with the back lace medallion, worked from the center out and held on waste yarn. The body is worked flat from the bottom hem to the armholes, shaping the medallion cut out as you go. The front and backs are worked separately to the shoulders, seamed, and then stitches are picked up and grafted together for the medallion with Kitchener stitch. The tank is finished with a crocheted picot edging for a dainty touch that offsets the gorgeous floral lace panel.

finished measurements:
Bust: 27 (30 ¾, 34 ½, 39, 43, 46 ¾, 50 ½)“ / 68.5 (78, 87.5, 99, 109, 118.5, 128.5) cm
Length: 22 ¼ (23, 24, 24 ¾, 25 ¼, 25 ¾, 26)” / 56.5 (58.5, 61, 63, 64, 65.5, 66) cm
Shown in size 34 ½“ / 87.5 cm
Intended to be worn with 1–2” / 2.5–5 cm negative ease.

suggested yarn:
4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hanks Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (146 yd / 135 m per 1 ¾ oz / 50 g hank; 100% Mercerized Cotton) in #4425 Watermelon

needles:
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needle, 24–48” / 60–120 cm long, depending on bust size
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm needle(s) in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the rnd
Size 2 US / 2.75 mm circular needle, 24–48” / 60–120 cm long, depending on bust size Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

notions:
Size US D-3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook, stitch markers, stitch holders, waste yarn, tapestry needle