Linen Tank Top

This gorgeous top looks stunning when teamed with a white skirt or pants,

This beautiful, crisp top will make a stylish addition to your summer wardrobe,

Make It

BACK (back and front alike)

Cast on 85 (90, 95) sts loosely,
1st and 2nd Rows Knit in moss stitch. 3rd Row Knit.
4th Row Purl, continue in st st.
18th, 23rd and 28th Rows (all sizes) For shaping from hip to waist, knit the first 2 and last 2 sts of these rows together. From here continue in st st for 47 (50, 53) rows to armhole. (If more length required add extra rows between waist and armhole).

ARMHOLE

At the start of the next 2 rows cast off 6 (7, 7) sts.
For the next 2 (2, 3) rows knit the first 2 and last 2 sts together (knitting into the back of the sts at the end of the row). Continue knitting straight up for a further 33 rows (all sizes) in st st, creating the armhole edging pattern by knitting the first 3 and last 3 sts of each row in moss stitch.

NECKBAND

Knit the next 3 rows in moss stitch casting off loosely on 4th row.

TO MAKE UP

Without pressing, join the shoulders by laying the cast-off chain edges on top of each other so they just overlap, with the right sides facing up. Starting at the outer edge of the shoulder, stitch in backstitch making the shoulder width 5 (6, 7) cm or as required. Darn loose threads back into knitted seam.
Stitch side seams together in backstitch 1 stitch in from knitted edge, darning loose threads back into knitted seam.

CARE

Wash by hand in lukewarm water with mild laundry soap (do not use detergent or bleach). Rinse and squeeze, gently rolling in a towel to remove excess water. To dry, lie flat and reshape. No iron, no steam. Garment may shrink slightly, regaining form with wear. Fold and store flat.

What you will need

Yarn: 4 x 50g Nundle Wool Linen 3ply

Needles: 1 pair 6mm
Knitter's needle for sewing seams

Tension: 20 stitches and 20 rows in stocking stitch to 10 cm long and 11cm wide

Note: Cast on and off very loosely. Use the cable cast-on method that allows the finished edges, exaggerated stretch. For the first stitch make a slip knot, knit very loosely Into the slip knot. bring the new loop through the slip knot and onto the needle in front of the slip knot or first stitch. For all further stitches slip the needle through the space between each new stitch and the stitch directly behind it. Wrap the yarn around the needle and bring the new loop onto the needle in front of the previous stitch. This method creates a loose chain effect on the hem edge. Never make the

MEASUREMENTS

This pattern was designed by Philippa Pearson for Nundle Woollen Mill. For freelance design enquiries email philippap@bluepin.net.au