Alfresco Tank by Alyson Chu

Alfresco Tank

Crochet
May 2021
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in main patt
3.5 mm (E)
573 - 1146 yards (524 - 1048 m)
29 ¼ (33, 36 ¾, 40 ½, 43 ¼, 47, 50 ¾, 54 ½, 57 ½)" circumference at underarm with 1" gap to accommodate back laces
US
English
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The cute, cropped silhouette of the Alfresco Tank features an open back with sweet ribbon laces. The tank is worked from side to side in one piece using half-double crochets worked in the front and back loops to create textural interest. Layer this top over your favorite sundress or wear it with cool linen pants for a casual summer look.

Difficulty Easy

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 29 ¼ (33, 36 ¾, 40 ½, 43 ¼, 47, 50 ¾, 54 ½, 57 ½)“ circumference at underarm with 1” gap to accommodate back laces. Sample measures 33” with ½” negative ease.

Yarn Lion Brand Yarn LB Collection Merino Silk Cotton (50% Merino wool, 25% silk, 25% cotton; 191 yd 175 m/1 ¾ oz 50 g): #463-147 Boysenberry, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) balls (see Notes).

Hook Size E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions 3⁄8” wide satin ribbon, 48” long; yarn needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 17 rows = 4” in main patt.

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NOTES

  • This tank is worked sideways in one piece, starting at the right back and ending at the left back.

  • This yarn has been discontinued. When substituting, consider fiber content, yardage , and gauge.