Flirty ’30’s Tank Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Mary Beth Temple spent several years as a dealer of antique and vintage fabrics. This camisole was inspired by the colors and shapes of flowing pastel lingerie from the 1930s and is stitched in a loose gauge to create drapey fabric so it can fall gently and comfortably over the body. The bamboo yarn is cool to wear on even the hottest summer days, and the feminine style will transition elegantly into a casual evening.

Finished Size Upper-bust band measures 31 ½ (35, 37 ½, 41 ½, 44 ½)” circumference, to î t 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)” bust circumference. Garment shown measures 31″ at upper bust; garment is loose fitting.
Yarn Naturally Stella (100% bamboo; 191 yd [175 m]/1 ¾ oz [50 g]; ): #428 da! odil (MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Naturally Dawn (50% wool, 50% silk; 171 yd [156 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]; ): #7 eggshell (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins. Yarns distributed by Fiber Trends.
Yarn Weight #2 – Fine
Hook Sizes E/4 (3.5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch marker (m); yarn needle; 3/8″ ivory-colored, double-faced satin ribbon, 5 yd; three 7/16″ ivory-colored shank buttons; sewing needle and thread to match ribbon.
Gauge 16 sts and 9 rows = 4″ in dc with larger hook and MC; 20 sts and 10 rows = 4″ in dc with smaller hook and 2 strands of CC held tog.
Originally Published Interweave Crochet Summer 2008