What’s Your Stripe? is on sale for just $5 USD through Monday 4/10/2023! Discount will automatically be applied at checkout!

What’s Your Stripe? is a slightly cropped worsted weight vest/tank that lets you be part of the design process! With its loose and versatile gauge, this simple design can become anything you like – from a solid staple piece in your wardrobe to a marled stash buster! Wear it as a tank in warmer weather or a vest for a layering piece. Hold yarns together, add mohair, do a color-blocked half-and-half version…it’s all up to you!

The last page of the pattern comes with tips for creating a stripe pattern to match the sample, helpful math to determine the number of rows you will need, and a blank template so you can plan out your stripes before you begin. So…what’s your stripe???

Materials

Approximately 315, 364, 423 (469, 521, 558) (602, 665, 698) yds / 289, 333, 387 (429, 477, 511) (551, 609, 639) m worsted weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Loop Fiber Studio YIN YANG Worsted in Song and Dance: 220 yds / 201 m per 100g
US 9 /5.5 mm circular needles (or needle size required to meet gauge)
Spare needle of the same size for three needle bind off
2 stitch markers, one distinct to mark BOR
Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
Darning needle

Gauge

17 stitches and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette in the round, blocked

Sizing

1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) (7, 8, 9) to fit bust circumference of 28-30, 32-34, 36-38 (40-42, 44-46, 48-50) (52-54, 56-58, 60-62)” / 70-75, 80-85, 90-95 (100-105, 110-115, 120-125) (130-135, 140-145, 150-155) cm
Meant to be worn with 0-2” / 0-5 cm of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust
Finished bust circumference is 28, 32, 36 (40.5, 44, 48) (52, 56.5, 60)” / 70, 80, 90 (101.5, 110, 120) (130, 141.5, 150) cm
If you are in between sizes, size down for a tighter fit or size up for a slightly more relaxed fit.

Please note that this pattern has not been tested in sizes 5-9. If you would like to knit one of these sizes and are willing to provide feedback, please email me at mc@blametheknots.com.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed top! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #whatsyourstripetop!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email support@blametheknots.com.