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The Joanna Tank is a fitted tank top with a striking crossover mock V-neck. It’s worked top down with short rows and optional waist shaping along the body. The armhole edges and collar are both worked in double knitting for a clean refined look. Additionally, this pattern contains optional horizontal (fixed sizing) and custom vertical bust darts.

This pattern is recommended for intermediate knitters.

The sample pictured is a size 2 with waist shaping and no bust darts.

SIZING
The Joanna tank is designed to be worn with approximately 0-2 in / 0-5 cm of negative ease, meaning the circumference of the tank is approximately 0-2 in / 0-5 cm smaller than your bust. For this pattern, I recommend choosing a size based on your upper chest circumference (the circumference at your underarm) to ensure you have a snug fit and the edges of the tank line up with your shoulders.

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9, 10)

To fit upper chest: (29.5-31, 32.5-34.5, 36-37.5) (39-41, 42.5-44, 45.5-47.5) (49-50.5, 52.5-54, 55.5-57, 58.5-60.5) in ((75-79, 83-88, 91-95) (99-104, 108-112, 116-121) (124-128, 132-137, 141-145, 149-154) cm)

To fit bust: (28-30, 32-34, 36-38) (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66) in ((71-76, 81-86, 91-96) (102-107, 112-117, 122-127] (132-137, 142-147, 152-157, 162-167) cm)

Garment circumference: (28, 32, 36) (40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) in ((71, 81, 91) (102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 163) cm)

Note: Sizes 8-10 were not tested. If you are interested in knitting any of these sizes, I’m happy to offer the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on the fit. Please email emily@emknits.co for more information.

YARN
(675, 780, 820) (940, 1000, 1100) (1175, 1225, 1325, 1400) yards ((620, 715, 750) (860, 915, 1005) (1075, 1120, 1210, 1280) meters) of fingering weight yarn

For this pattern, I recommend using yarn that has elasticity and memory (like a wool or wool blend) to ensure the collar can go over your head but also maintain its shape.

NEEDLES
US size 2.5 (3 mm) circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)

US size 2 (2.75 mm) circular needles 24, 32 or 40 in (60, 80 or 100 cm)

MATERIALS
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES
Backwards loop cast on
Cable cast on
Double knitting
German short rows
German twisted cast on
Grafting
Increasing and decreasing
Italian bind off
Lifted increases (for vertical darts only)
Mattress stitch