Crazy Romantic Valentine Tank Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This soft, fluffy tank made with three different yarns-alpaca for the lacy lower section, an angora-wool blend for the yoke, and mohair for the edging and tie-is worked in the round to the armholes, at which point the back and front are separated and worked back and forth to the shoulders. The nontraditional contrasts-the cold-weather yarns and warm-weather tank style; the blood-red stockinette-stitch bodice and white lace body-combine in a crazy-romantic way that seems just right for a New Year’s or Valentine’s celebration.

Finished Size: 34 (37, 40, 44)” (86.5 [94, 101.5, 112] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 37″ (94 cm).
Yarn: Classic Elite Inca Alpaca (100% alpaca; 116 yd [106 m]/50 g): #1116 natural (A), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. Classic Elite Lush (50% angora, 50% wool; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): #4460 autumn maroon (B), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins. Classic Elite La Gran (76.5% mohair, 17.5% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd [82 m]/1.5 oz): #6574 sari red (C), 1 skein.
Yarn weight: yarn weight
Gauge: 17 ½ sts and 34 ¾ rows = 4″ (10 cm) in lace pattern with Inca and smaller needles; 20 ½ sts and 26 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st with Lush and larger needles.
Needles: Size 6 (4 mm): 24″ (60-cm) circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16″ and 24″ (40- and 60-cm) cir. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75-mm) crochet hook.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Winter 200½002