Once upon a time in Michaels, I saw this particular yarn on an end cap and decided I must have it. It reminded me so much of my childhood when color-changing clothing was everywhere for a little while. That and it’s just cool, ok?

This pattern is the result of that impulse purchase! The final tank top offers moderate coverage with lacey and bobble details and a lace hem.

See the blog post linked above for information on materials and more details about the pattern.

The pattern is designed using 6 size ranges (follow the link to the blog post or scroll through the photos here to see the full table of measurements, alt text will read the table aloud) - the size ranges are based solely on the number of starting stitches and have nothing to do with “standard” garment sizes. The size ranges:

• Provide up to 5 inches of positive ease so you can make it fitted or baggy, whichever makes you comfortable
• Are gender neutral and based solely on the number of base stitches at the hem
• Give a small taper inward from hip to chest - the taper can be ignored (just don’t do the decreases), but should flatter most shapes regardless
• Have absolutely nothing to do with dress or “regular” clothing sizes

When purchasing the pattern, you will have access to FOUR versions of the pattern - each file title begins with a brief descriptor. The versions are as follows:

1. “Standard” pattern - includes photos, columns, size 12 font throughout. Color blind accessible - no color-coding is used for pattern details.

2. Text-Only pattern - this version is printer-friendly and contains no photos at all. Includes columns, size 12 font. Color blind accessible - no color-coding is used for pattern details.

3. Large Print pattern - appropriate for those with low vision. Uses black sans serif text on white background, font sizes 22 - 24, all italics removed and replaced with bold and underlining. Left-justified text, 1 inch margins, no columns. Photos are included with the alt text provided below each photo as captions in the same 22 point font. Includes abbreviations with key. Footer icons have been replaced with text.

4. Screen Reader pattern - Uses black sans serif font on white background, size 12 font, no italics. All abbreviations have been replaced with fully written out instructions (e.g. “double crochet” instead of “dc”). Special stitch instructions are still included. Photos are still included with alt text, but the alt text is also included below each photo for usability. Footer icons have been replaced with text. Bracket and parentheses instructions have been replaced with * and / instructions - see screen reader notes section for details.

Screen reader version tested with NVDA screen reader.

All files are digital download pdfs.

Please message me directly if you find any usability issues or errors within the patterns or need an additional size.

I hope you enjoy making and wearing this pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it. If you make the top, be sure to share it out on Instagram or here on Ravelry with the hashtags #craftematics and #summersecrettank and tag me @craftematics! I’d love to see what you create!