A halter top made from breathable and luxurious linen or silk. With a plunging neckline that you can choose the depth of, this is the perfect flirty summer tank.

Difficulty: ★★★ (3 out of 5)

Sizes: XS [S] M [L] XL [2X] 3X [4X] 5X
UK 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18 [20] 22
US 2 [4] 6 [8] 10 [12] 14 [16] 18

Finished bust circumference:
75 [85] 95 [105] 115 [125] 135 [145] 155 cm;
29.5" [33.5"] 37.5" [41.25”] 45.25” [49.25"] 53" [57"] 61".
Note: the dress has zero ease around the bust.

Finished waist:
61 [68] 78 [88] 98 [107] 117 [120] 128 cm;
24" [26.75"] 30.75" [34.5"] 38.5" [42"] 46" [47.25"] 50.5"

Finished length:
46 [47] 49 [50] 52 [53] 54 [55] 56 cm;
18.25" [18.5"] 19.25" [19.75"] 20.5" [21"] 21.25" [21.5"] 22"

Sizing note: I recommend choosing the size closest to your bust measurement. The dress is knit top-down, and you can adjust the amount of decreases you do for the waist.

Construction: The bust triangles are knit flat, and then joined to work in the round for the body.

Needles:

4.5 mm (US 7) 80-100 cm (31"-40") circular needles;
4.5 mm DPNs;
3.5 mm (US 4) 80-100 cm (31"-40") circular needles;
or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 10 x 10cm (4 x 4")
in stockinette on 4.5 mm needles, lightly blocked.

Yarn:
150 [150] 200 [200] 250 [250] 300 [300] 350 grams /
600 [600] 800 [800] 1000 [1000] 1200 [1200] 1400 meters /
654 [654] 872 [872] 1090 [1090] 1308 [1308] 1526 yards
of Sport weight summer yarn (50 g ~ 200 m) held double, such as Rosarios4 Madragoa, KATIA Lino 100%, ISAGER TRIO 2, ISAGER HØR ORGANIC, ISAGER PALET, Gepard Linen HØR, Gepard Cotton Baby Lino;

Sample is in size M, Rosarios4 Madragoa, 100% silk yarn, Sport weight held double (50 g = 200 m) (colour 1).

Notions:

5 removable stitch markers (1 unique);
crochet hook for provisional cast-on;
scrap yarn;
tapestry needle;
Elastic thread.

This is a digital knitting pattern. You will receive a PDF file with written step-by-step instructions for this sweater. In the pattern, you will find a comprehensive list of techniques and abbreviations used. If the instructions seem unclear, please don't hesitate to contact me at hello [!at] dutiers.com, and I'll gladly explain further.

The pattern is written in English.

This pattern is available exclusively for home, non-commercial use. It may not be used for commercial sale.

This is a PDF pattern only, not a physical item. Pattern will be available for instant download via checkout screen & automatic email upon payment. All sales are final with digital downloads.

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1 ★ – BEGINNER
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2 ★★ – EXPERIENCED BEGINNER
The patterns in this category are slightly more complicated but still easy to take on. These patterns are made for knitters that have completed a project before and can confidently read a pattern. They are also comfortable reading abbreviations. I always list the abbreviations and their meanings on the last page of my patterns.

3 ★★★ – INTERMEDIATE
You can confidently take on patterns in this category if you have experience with and feel confident using basic knitting techniques. These patterns will use more advanced techniques in addition to basic ones. These techniques will be listed on the first page of the pattern. These patterns may require you to read simpler charts, use the more advanced cast-on and bind-off techniques, short rows, knit with more than one colour at a time and so on.

4 ★★★★ – EXPERIENCED INTERMEDIATE
These patterns are written for an experienced knitter. You may need to keep track of multiple things happening simultaneously.

5 ★★★★★ – ADVANCED
The patterns in this category are written for a seasoned knitter who is confident using most advanced techniques.