The Cate Tank - Adult Knitting Pattern | PT 8677
With a delightful lace chevron edging, the Cate Tank is a fresh addition to your Spring/Summer wardrobe in Cotton 8 ply. This knitted tank for women is worked from the bottom up, starting with the lace chevron pattern - an easy one-row lace repeat that's as meditative and satisfying to knit as it is beautiful! With neckband added at the end, you'll love the fit of this top in your favourite shade of Cotton.
We have named these patterns for inspiring Australian women.
Construction
Knit from the bottom-up in pieces, neckband worked in rows and added before seaming, using a circular needle to accommodate large number of stitches.
Tension
22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking stitch using 3.75mm needles.
Suitable Yarns
This pattern is designed for Cotton 8 ply. Any of our 8 ply (DK/Light Worsted equivalent) yarns could be used with this pattern but will give a different result.
Accessories
1 pair each 3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4.50mm needles, a long 3.25mm circular needle for neckband and armhole edges, 2 stitch-holders.
Difficulty Level (1 easy - 5 challenging)
3 out of 5 sheep
Techniques you'll be employing - psso, sl, k2tog, yfwd
Fit & Related Yarn Requirements
To Fit Chest | cm | 80 | 85 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 115 | 120 |
Finished chest size | cm | 86 | 93 | 100 | 106 | 113 | 121 | 128 |
Body Length | cm | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 |
Yarn requirements | x 200g balls Cotton 8 ply | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Knitted samples pictured in: Cotton 8 ply Daffodil and Pale Lilac.