Jody
Description
A lace bottom tank. Created by the Daily Knitter staff.
Sizes: Sizes: S/M(L/XL)
Supplies
4(5) Skeins in 61422 Very Berry – Bernat Cottontots (100% Cotton; 3 oz / 200 yds)
Knitting Needles – Size US 6
Crochet Needle – Size J
Details
Gauge – 15 sts = 4″ in Stockinette Stitch
Directions
Cast On 60 (66) stitches.
Row 1: P row.
Row 2: (RS) K2, * YO, K3, with Left needle lift first stitch of the 3 stitches just knitted over the last 2, repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
Row 3: P row.
Row 4: K1, * K3, with Left needle lift first stitch of the 3 stitches just knitted over the last 2, YO, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2.
Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until piece measures 5″. Begin working in Stockinette stitch until piece measures 11 1/2″ (12″). To shape armholes, BO 4 (5) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Then decrease 1 stitch at each edge of every RS row 1 (2) times. Continue until armhole measures 3″ (3 1/2″).
Next row (RS) Knit 8 (10) stitches and place remaining stitches on holder. Turn and Purl 8 (10) stitches. Continue working in Stockinette stitch. On 10th and 16th row, decrease 1 stitch at the neck edge only. Continue working in Stockinette stitch until armhole measures 7 1/2″ (8″). Bind off.
Place stitches from holder on needle and attach yarn. Bind-off center 44(46) sts, and knit to the end. 8 (10) stitches should be left on the needle. Continue working in Stockinette stitch. On 10th and 16th row, decrease 1 stitch at the neck edge only. Continue working in Stockinette stitch until armhole measures 7 1/2″ (8″). Bind off.
Repeat for back of tank. Seam front and back together, adding an edging around the neck lines and armholes with a crocheted chain stitch.