Salt & Pepper Tank Top

This product is a knitting pattern that provides only the instructions to create the item—it does not include a finished garment. Please read the full description. The pattern may include additional instructions for design variations.

A cool, lightweight top in 10 sizes (XXS to L and 1X to 5X) to knit sleeveless or with sleeves cuffed below the elbow. Top is fitted at the bust, falling away from the body below with gentle A-line shaping to a deep garter stitch hem.

Neck is finished with a relaxed garter stitch band that tips slightly forward for dimension; neck and sleeve finishes may be striped if desired. Knit in a fresh, plant-based blend for an airy fabric that will take you from spring through the hottest summer days and into fall; also pairs well with jackets for work or dressier events.

Sleeveless sample shown in Hempshaugh 2.0 Lace in Buckewheat and Millet shades

mid-lenght sleeve sample shown in Seasons Fingering

Second sample shown in Modern Deco Lace Chrome and Carbon Steel

Suggested Yarns:

Hempshaugh 2.0 Lace, Seasons Fingering, Fresh Lace, Kent Lace, Modern Deco Lace, Shetlandia Fingering, Jacob Fingering Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

33(36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60) inches/ 84(91.5, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 122, 129.5, 137, 145, 152.5) cm around chest to fit with 1 to 3 inches / 2.5 to 7.5 cm of ease

Yarn Requirements: 

Color A (sleeveless): 715 (800, 885, 970, 1050, 1140, 1225, 1325, 1395, 1470) yards

Color A (with sleeves): 1095 (1210, 1325, 1445, 1560, 1700, 1820, 1970, 2070, 2195) yards

Color B for stripes in either version in any size: approximately 50 yards

25 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles (unwashed; unblocked)

24 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles (washed and air dried flat)

Needles: 

size 5 US (3.75 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)

size 3 US (3.25 mm) for garter trims (or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle)