The Holed Up Tank is worked from the bottom up in the round until the front and back are split, where it is then worked back and forth. The front is worked first, followed by the back, which are then joined using the three needle bind off. The collar and edging around the arm holes are picked up, joined in the round, and an i-cord bind off is worked. A small button is attached at the front of the key-hole opening. The pattern has waist shaping options as well as three bust dart options.

Sizing available
A, (B, C, D), (E, F, G),(H, I) to fit bust measurement of:
28-30,(32-34, 36-38, 40-42),(44-46, 48-50, 52-54),(56-58, 60-62)” or 71-76,(81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5),(111.5- 117, 122-127, 132-137),(142-147, 152-158) cm

The top has 0-2 inches (0-5 cm) negative ease built into the sizes. There is a schematic provided so you can adjust the size made based on the ease you would like.

Suggested Yarn: DK weight yarn
Sample Yarn: Explorer Knits and Fibers Rockies DK

Yardage:
No Bust Shaping: About 450, (525, 575, 650), (725, 775, 850), (925, 1000) yards
Bust Shaping: About 480-550, (560-625, 625-700, 700-775), (775-850, 825-925, 925-1000), (1000-1100, 1075-1175) yards

Materials: DK weight yarn, circular needles, double pointed needle for the 3-needle bind off, stitch markers, scrap yarn or stitch holder, measuring tape, darning needle, 1- 6mm button.

Gauge: 19 stitches and 28 rows per 4x4 inch (or about 10.25 cm) square in stockinette, blocked and using the larger needle.

Needles:
Ribbing: US 4 – 3.5 mm (24 - 40 inches) or needles needed to obtain gauge.
Main Body: US 6 - 4 mm circular (24 - 40 inches) or needles needed to obtain gauge.

Techniques: working in the round and flat, knitting, purling, decreasing stitches, increasing stitches, holding stitches, picking up stitches, three needle bind off, cable cast on, German Short Rows (if adding bust darts), wet blocking

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