Driftwood Tank by Rae Blackledge

Driftwood Tank

Knitting
August 2016
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
650 - 1350 yards (594 - 1234 m)
Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” [86 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137)cm]
English
This pattern is available for free.

Stay fashionably chic when you layer up with this lightweight tank from Rae Blackledge. Inspired by the latest fashion trends, this week’s free Willow Wednesday pattern features an exquisite lacy back that contrasts beautifully with the classic stockinette stitch front and is ideal for today’s popular layering look. A-line shaping and the cotton/linen blend, give this tank a flowing look and a comfortable fit. The intermediate pattern is knit in Willow Field, a cotton/linen blend that is soft and breathable - perfect for summertime fashions! Choose from 18 pretty shades to match this gorgeous tank to your wardrobe.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” 86 (97, 107, 117, 127, 137)cm
Length: 24 (24½, 25¾, 27½, 29, 31)” 61 (62, 65, 70, 74, 79)cm

Materials
• Willow Yarns™ Field (53% cotton/47% linen; 100g/170 yds)
o 732088-0003 Sand 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls
• US size 8 (5mm) straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• US size 6 (4mm) 16” circular needle
• Yarn needle
• Removable st markers

Gauge
12 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in lace pat, blocked
16 sts x 20 rows = 4” (10.2cm) in St st, blocked
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