Lila Tank Knitting Pattern

Named after my late Grandma, Lila Taylor.

This gorgeous cropped tank will be an amazing addition to your wardrobe.

The Broken Rib stitch adds lovely texture and the silk merino yarn makes it incredibly light to wear.

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SIZING:

XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL

EASE:

Lila is designed to be worn with 2-10cm positive ease at the bust.

Measure your bust then select a size that is 2-10cm bigger than you.

I'm wearing size L and have a bust of 102cm, giving 4cm positive ease.

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS:

Bust:

74 80 92 106 117 130 141 152 166

Length (Shoulder to hem):

48 51 51 53 54 56 56 59 60

GAUGE:

29 stitches & 40 rows to 10cm in Broken Rib Stitch worked in the round on 3.50mm needles.

YARN REQUIREMENTS:

4ply / Fingering weight yarn

Meterage:

500 500 600 700 800 850 950 1050 1200

Sample knitted in:

Monique Dillon Yarn Stratus Silk / Merino

50% Silk / 50% Merino

400m per 100 gram skein

Skeins required if using sample yarn:

2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

MATERIALS NEEDED:

3.50mm, 5 inch interchangeable needles or size to

obtain gauge

Suitable length cables to work in the round

e.g. 60cm or 80cm

Stitch holders or spare cables

Stitch markers

Yarn needle

DIFFICULTY:

★★★☆☆ Ideal for confident slowcrafters

STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED:

k knit

p purl

sts stitches

M1R Make one right*

M1L Make one left*

Backwards Loop Cast On Method*

CDD Centre Double Decrease*

pm Place Marker

sm Slip Marker