Rosemary tank by Val Bauman

Rosemary tank

Knitting
May 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
352 - 547 yards (322 - 500 m)
XXS (76cm bust) - XXXL (120cm bust)
English
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Introducing the Rosemary tank, where elegance meets whimsy! This design combines the classical appeal of the stockinette stitch with the playful twist of a ruffled hem and rosemary pattern.

You can work this tank top up in a weekend and it makes a great top on its own for warmer temperatures or as a layer for those cooler fall temperatures. Details on construction are provided below

Gauge
-10cm x 10cm = 19 stitches x 27 rows in stockinette, using 5mm needles

Materials
-5mm needles (flat or circular)
-4 stitch markers
-Darning needle
-Scrap yarn for holding stitches
-Any 3ply / Light weight yarn (or yarn x needle combo that meets gauge)

Sizes & Yarn Yardage
-XXS (to fit bust 76cm), yarn required: 300m
-XS (made for 82cm bust), yarn required: 325m
-S (made for 88cm bust), yarn required: 390m
-M (made for 93cm bust), yarn required: 455m
-L (made for 99cm bust), yarn required: 520m
-XL (made for 105cm bust), yarn required: 585m
-XXL (made for 112cm bust), yarn required: 650m
-XXXL (made for 120cm bust), yarn required: 715m

Difficulty
Beginner. This pattern uses basic knit, purl, increases, decreases, and twist stitches, as well as I-cord and seaming techniques. Instructions for the twist stitches are provided. The garment is knitted flat with 2.5-3cm positive ease.