Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Lula Tank Top is worked from the bottom up on circular needles. The straps are work back and forth in double knitting.
This top is great to wear on its own, under a sweater or cardigan. It can also be worn as loungewear. It’s a very soft cute and sexy basic.
SIZES
(XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) 6XL
Sizes above correspond with the following chest circumference:
(75-80) 81-86 (87-92) 93-98 (99-104) 105-110 (111-116) 117-122 (123-128) 129-134 cm
Measure your own chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best, if you are between two sizes, we recommand to choose the size up.
MEASUREMENTS
The Lula Tank Top is designed to have approx. 40 cm of negative ease. Meaning the fit should be approx. 40 cm smaller in circumference than your actual bust measurements.
Photos above: Size M / 168 cm tall / Chest circumference: 90 cm
YARN AND MATERIALS
Approx. 25 (25) 25 (50) 50 (50) 75 (75) 100 (100) g of Organic Brushed Alpaca from KAOS YARN, 25 g = 220 m
Color: OPTIMISTIC n° 2011
Other yarn suggestion: Kidsilk Mohair
Circular needles 4 mm (80 cm)
Circular needles 6 mm (80 cm)
Double pointed needles 4 mm – optional
Tapestry needle
TIPS: We suggest using wooden or bamboo needles. Metal needles can be slippery, increasing the risk of dropped stitches.
GAUGE
Gauge after blocking: 21 sts x 30 rows =10 x 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch, on needle size 4 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Knitted cast-on method
How to knit in the round on circular needles
How to knit magic loop
Stockinette stitch in the round
Reverse stockinette stitch in the round
Double Knitting straps
Pick up and knit stitches
Classic Bind off
How to double stranding
How to weave in the ends
DIFFICULTY
Strong beginner
LANGUAGE
English
This pattern is digital. You can download it after payment and/or access it by logging into My Account – Downloads.
If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
