Belle Tank Top
Belle Tank Top
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Description
The „Belle“ tank top is worked from the top down. First, the front straps are knitted with increases for the neckline. The front parts are then joined, and the armholes are shaped with increases on both sides. Next, the back part is worked in the same way. The front is then joined with the back and worked in the round. The body is knitted in stockinette stitch to the desired length. Finally, a folded hem is knitted and sewn to the inside.
Afterwards, stitches are picked up around the neckline and armholes, and edges are knitted using double knitting.
A striped pattern is worked throughout the top, giving it a summery and playful look. The edges are knitted in a contrasting color. Of course, you can also knit the top in a single color.
Sizes
XXS (XS; S; M) (L; XL; 2XL; 3XL) 4XL
65 (71; 75; 81) (87; 94; 104; 114) 124 cm (25.5 (28; 29.5; 32) (34.25; 37; 41; 45) 49 in)
With a negative ease of 11 cm 4.3 in. Choose the size that is closest to your bust measurement minus 11 cm 4.3 in.
Example: If your bust measurement is 90 cm 35.5 in, knit size M because 90 (35.5 in) minus 11 (4.3 in) is 79 (31.1 in), which is closest to size M with 81 cm (32 in).If you are between two sizes, choose the smaller size.
Caution: Size XXS has not been test knit!
Gauge
20 stitches / 31 rounds per 10 cm (4 in) in stockinette stitch after washing and slight blocking on 3.75 mm (US 5) needles
Needles
Please choose the needle size that achieves gauge for you. I knit a bit looser.
1 circular needle 3.75 mm (US 5) (60, 80, or 100 cm (24, 32, or 40 in) depending on bust circumference)
For double knitting, use 0.75 mm to 1.00 mm smaller (in relation to the needle size that achieves gauge):
1 circular needle 2.75 mm (US 2) or 3.00 mm (US 2.5) (at least 60 cm (24 in))
Yarn
Striped:
100 (150; 150; 150)(200; 200; 200; 250) 250 g Drops Belle (50 g /120 m (131 yds)) in main color
100 (100; 100; 100) (100; 100; 150; 150) 150 g Drops Belle (50 g /120 m (131 yds)) in contrast color
Solid:
200 (200; 250; 250)(250; 300; 300; 350) 350 g Drops Belle (50 g /120 m (131 yds))
Yarn Alternatives: Sandnes Garn Line, Lana Grossa Dodici, Schachenmayr Aurelie, Svarta Fåret Cecilia