Open Back Bias Tank by Sachiko Burgin

Open Back Bias Tank

Knitting
March 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needles; 19 sts and 22 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles.
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
411 - 822 yards (376 - 752 m)
32 (36, 39½ , 44, 47, 52)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 32", modeled with no ease.
English
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A simple lace creates natural biasing, which angles the back hems of this tank top. Pair this airy piece with bright bandeau tops for warm summer days.

Designer Sachiko Burgin

Finished Size 32 (36, 39½ , 44, 47, 52)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 32”, modeled with no ease.

Yarn Schachenmayr Catania Denim (100% cotton; 137 yd 125 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #0172 olive, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 24–32” circular (cir), depending on size you are making. Neckband—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 19 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles; 19 sts and 22 rows = 4” in lace patt on larger needles.