A classic summer staple with subtle sporty style, and a chance to use those funky novelty yarns you don’t know what to do with!

As of April 2024, the pattern now includes instructions for an allover stripe in addition to the original textured upper back.

Stripes can be easily distorted by necklines / edgings, so care has been taken to ensure stripes don’t coincide with shaping details in every size. The pattern includes directions for where to begin the stripe sequence for every size so everyone has the same neat finish :)

YARN
Option A (blue sample) shown in Kokon Yarns Merino Linen in shade Licorice. If using fingering weight, you will need approx. 421 (480; 550; 603; 665) 733; 805; 871; 945 metres / 459 (524; 601; 658; 726) 800; 879; 951; 1031 yards.

You will also need oddments of textured / contrast yarn. Since stripes are not part of the main fabric, gauge is not particularly important. Sample shown in Kokon Yarns Slubby Mohair in shade Ice.

Option B / (red sample) shown in YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 160m per 50g ball). If using sport weight, you will need approx. 436 (497; 570; 625; 689) 759; 834; 903; 979 metres / 475 (542; 621; 681; 751) 827; 909; 984; 1067 yards in total.

For the stripe sequence shown in sample you will need approx. 381 (434; 497; 545; 600) 661; 726; 786; 851 metres / 415 (473; 541; 593; 654) 720; 791; 856; 928 yards of MC and 55 (63; 73; 80; 89) 98; 108; 117; 128 metres / 60 (69; 80; 88; 97) 107; 118; 128; 139 yards of CC.

GAUGE: 24 sts and 36 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm in stocking stitch, blocked. Suggested size 3.5mm.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS: 3.5mm and 3.25mm circular needles for body & hem (suggested length 24” / 60 cm)
Spare 3.5mm needle of any length for working stripes
3.5mm short circular (suggested length 16” / 40cm) for armholes and neck edging
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scrap yarn

SIZING: 1 (2; 3; 4; 5) (6; 7; 8; 9) detailed below, designed to be worn with between 3-5” / 7-12 cm negative ease. Sample shown is a size 2 worn on a 34” bust with around 4” / 10 cm negative ease.

To fit bust: 28-30 (32-34; 36-38; 40-42; 44-46) (48-50; 52-54; 56-58; 60-62) inches / 71-76 (81-86; 91-97; 102-107; 112-117) (122-127; 132-137; 142-147; 152-157) cm.

Finished bust: 25.5 (29.5; 33.5; 37.5; 41.5) (45.5; 49.5; 53.5; 57.5) inches / 64 (75; 85; 95; 105) (115; 125; 135; 146) cm.

Construction: the Take Turns Tank is worked seamlessly from the top down. It begins by casting on across the back shoulders, working short rows to shape the neck, then working back and forth down to the underarm. Raised stripes add texture to the upper back, and there is no shaping to give an angular racerback style.

Stitches are picked up along the cast on edge of the back to work the front shoulders and upper body. The upper front is worked down to the underarm to match the length of the back, however the fronts use increases to shape a curved armhole. Stitches are cast on at the underarm and the upper front and back are joined together.

The main body is worked in the round with optional bust darts and waist shaping, before ending with a neat folded hem. Armholes are finished with 1x1 rib and a rolled edge, whilst the neckband is a simple folded edge with a tiny feature of contrast yarn.

The Take Turns Tank is #sizeinclusive to a bust of 62”.

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