Jessy is the perfect Tank Top to wear on its own or paired with a jacket for both a cool summer and sophisticated autumn look. The classic silhouette features a mock turtleneck making it a timeless staple in any wardrobe. The fit is more fitted which is both flattering and comfortable for any body type.
Time: 2-3 Weeks Project
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: Finished Bust Size 32 (35.5, 39, 43.5, 48, 53.25, 58.5)” to fit bust 29 (32.5, 36, 40.5, 45, 50.25, 55.5)”
positive ease recommended.
Shown in size 33”
Gauge: 18 sts and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in pattern after blocking.
Materials
Yarn: Lion Brand’s Coboo (50% bamboo, 50% cotton; 232 yards [212 meters]/100 grams): 835-100 Silver (4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls)
Hook: US size G/6 (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
Garment is worked in 2 pieces from the bottom up and seamed.
Pattern
Panels (Make 2)
Ch 73 (81, 89, 99, 109, 121, 133).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in every rem ch, turn. (72 (80, 88, 98, 108, 120, 132) sc)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Row 6: Working in horizontal bar of hdc of last row, ch 1, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn
Rows 7-8: Ch 1, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn.
Rep Rows 5-8 for a total of 48 (52, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68) rows, ending with a WS row.
Row 49 (53, 53, 57, 61, 65, 69) (RS): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (70 (78, 86, 96, 106, 118, 130) sts)
Row 50 (54, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70): Working in horizontal bar of hdc of last row, ch 1, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (68 (76, 84, 94, 104, 116, 128) sts)
Row 51 (55, 55, 59, 63, 67, 71): Ch 1, dc2tog, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across to last 2 sts. sc2tog, turn. (66 (74, 82, 92, 102, 114, 126) sts)
Row 52 (56, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72): Ch 2, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts. dc2tog, turn. (64 (72, 80, 90, 100, 112, 124) sts)
Row 53 (57, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (62 (70, 78, 88, 98, 110, 122) sts)
Row 54 (58, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74): Working in horizontal bar of hdc of last row, ch 1, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts, dc2tog, turn. (60 (68, 76, 86, 96, 108, 120) sts)
Row 55 (59, 59, 63, 67, 71, 75): Ch 1, dc2tog, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. (58 (66, 74, 84, 94, 106, 118) sts)
Row 56 (60, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76): Ch 1, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts. dc2tog, turn. (56 (64, 72, 82, 92, 104, 116) sts)
Row 57 (61, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (54 (62, 70, 80, 90, 102, 114) sts)
For Largest 3 Sizes Only
Row 70 (74, 78): Working in horizontal bar of hdc of last row, ch 1, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts. dc2tog, turn. (88 (100, 112) sts)
Row 71 (75, 79): Ch 1, dc2tog, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across to last 2 sts. sc2tog, turn. (86 (98, 110) sts)
Row 72 (76, 80): Ch 1, sc2tog, [dc in next st, sc in next st] across to last 2 sts. dc2tog, turn. (84 (96, 108) sts)
Row 73 (77, 81): Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 sts, hdc2tog, turn. (82 (94, 106) sts)
All Sizes
Row 58 (62, 62, 66, 74, 78, 82): Working in horizontal bar of hdc of last row, ch 1, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn. (54 (62, 70, 80, 82, 94, 106) sts)
Rows 59 (63, 63, 67, 75, 79, 83)-60 (64, 64, 68, 76, 80, 84): Ch 1, [sc in next st, dc in next st] across, turn.
Rows 61 (65, 65, 69, 77, 81, 85): Ch 1, hdc across, turn.
Rep Rows 58 (62, 62, 66, 78, 82, 86)-61 (65, 65, 69, 77, 81, 85) for a total of 71 (77, 81, 92, 99, 107, 115) rows.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Block panels.
With the right sides held tog, sew shoulder seams for 2 (2, 2, 2.5, 2.5, 3, 3)” or desired width for neck opening.
Seam side seams, leaving 6 (6.5, 6.5, 7, 7, 7.5, 8)” open for the armhole.
Armhole Edging: Attach yarn underneath the armhole and evenly sc around the armhole. Rep for the other armhole.
Neckline Edging: Attach yarn at the neckline. Evenly sc around the neck for 2 rnds. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.