coral summer tank

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coral summer tank
By Laura Zukaite

DESCRIPTION Worked in the round over an even number of sts

Designed using TURAY – a perfect blend of Pima Cotton All rnds: [K1, p1] to end.
and Merino Wool - that represents an equilibrium between
fibers. Worked in a slight trapeze shape to give an easy fit. Lace Panel
Bottom rib section opens up with side slits. Center lace Worked over 34 (34, 34, 34, 34, 52, 52, 52) sts
panel gives a feminine summer touch. See charts at end of pattern.

SKILL LEVEL INSTRUCTIONS

Intermediate Back
Using larger needles, CO 72 (76, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112,
SIZES 120) sts.
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Note: Slip the first st and knit the last st of every row
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS throughout.
Chest circumference: 28 (30, 32, 34.5, 38, 41, 44.5, 48)”
/72 (76, 80, 87, 96, 103, 112, 121) cm Set-up row (WS): Sl1, [p2, k2] to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Choose a size with approximately 2”/5 cm positive ease at Row 1 (RS): Sl1, [k2, p2] to last 3 sts, k3.
the bust. Row 2 (WS): Sl1, [p2, k2] to last 3 sts, p2, k1.
Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures 5.5”/14 cm, ending
YARN with a RS row.
Amano Yarns Turay (50% Peruvian Pima Cotton, 50%
Merino Wool; 137 yds/125 m per 100 g); #2300 Cotton Next row (WS): Sl1, p18 (20, 22, 26, 30, 25, 29, 33), pm,
- 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins p34 (34, 34, 34, 34, 52, 52, 52), pm, p to last st, k1.

NEEDLES Establish the lace panel at center front as follows:

US 8/5mm needles or size needed for gauge, straight or Row 1 (RS): Sl1, k to marker, work Lace Panel to marker,
circular for knitting flat k to end.
US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle or 1 size smaller Row 2 (WS): Sl1, p to marker, work Lace Panel to marker,
than gauge needles for neck and armhole trim p to last st, k1.

OTHER TOOLS / MATERIALS Continue in pattern as established until Lace Panel

Stitch markers measures 2.5”/6.5 cm, ending with a WS row.
Stitch holders or scrap yarn Dec Row (RS): Sl1, k2tog, work as established to last 3 sts,
Spare needle (similar size) for 3-needle bind off ssk, k1. 2 sts decreased
Tapestry needle
Rep Dec Row every 2.5”/6.5 cm another 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3,
GAUGE 3) times. 66 (70, 74, 80, 88, 96, 104, 112) sts
18 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st with larger needles
after blocking Work even until piece measures 16 (16.5, 17, 17.5, 18,
34 sts = 7”/18 cm in lace pattern with larger needles after 18.5, 19, 19.5)”/40.5 (42, 43, 44.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5)
blocking cm, ending with a WS row.

STITCH PATTERNS Shape armholes

Stockinette Stitch Row 1 (RS): BO 3 sts, work to end. 63 (67, 71, 77, 85, 93,
Knit on RS; purl on WS. 101, 109) sts
Row 2 (WS): BO 3 sts, work to last 2 sts, k2tog. 59 (63,
1x1 Rib 67, 73, 81, 89, 97, 105) sts
Rows 3 & 4: BO 2 sts, work to last 2 sts, k2tog, 53 (57, 61, sts. 18 (20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 35, 39) sts each shoulder
67, 75, 83, 91, 99) sts
Rows 5 & 6: BO 1 st, work to last 2 sts, k2tog. 49 (53, 57, Note: Join 2nd ball of yarn at neck edge and work both
63, 71, 79, 87, 95) sts shoulders at the same time.
Row 7: Work to last 2 sts, k2tog. 48 (52, 56, 62, 70, 78,
86, 94) sts Next 4 rows: Work first shoulder to last 2 sts, k2tog; BO
Row 8: Sl1, p to last st, k1. 4 sts at beg of 2nd shoulder, work in pattern to end. 8 (10,
12, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29) sts at each shoulder
SIZES 2XL, 3XL & 4XL ONLY
Next 2 rows: BO 1 st, work to last 2 sts, k2tog. - (-, -, -, -, SIZES L TO 4XL ONLY
74, 82, 90) sts. Work – (-, -, 2, 4, 4, 6, 6) rows as follows: Work first
shoulder to last 2 sts, k2tog; BO 2 sts at beg of 2nd
Work even in St st with selvedge as established until shoulder, work in pattern to end. - (-, -, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20)
armhole measures 6.5 (7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75, 8.25, 8.5, 9)”/16.5 sts each shoulder
(18, 19, 19, 19.5, 21, 21.5, 23) cm, ending with a WS row.
ALL SIZES
Back Neck Work even in pattern until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 8.5,
Next row (RS): Work 13 (15, 17, 20, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”/ 12 (12.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16,
BO 22 sts, work remaining 12 (14, 16, 19, 23, 25, 29, 33) 16.5) cm.
sts. 13 (15, 17, 20, 24, 26, 30, 34) sts each shoulder Place sts on stitch holder.

Note: Join 2nd ball of yarn at neck edge and work both FINISHING
shoulders at the same time. Sew side seams beg at top of ribbing and working up to
Next 2 rows: Work first shoulder to last 2 sts, k2tog; BO armhole, leaving sides open at ribbed hem.
4 sts at beg of 2nd shoulder, work in pattern to end. 8 (10, Join shoulders using 3-needle BO.
12, 15, 19, 21, 25, 29) sts each shoulder
Neck Trim
SIZES L TO 4XL ONLY With smaller needle and beg at left shoulder seam with
Work – (-, -, 2, 4, 4, 6, 6) rows as follows: Work first RS facing, pick up and knit 50 (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64)
shoulder to last 2 sts, k2tog; BO 2 sts at beg of 2nd sts along Front neck, then pick up and knit 32 (34, 36, 38,
shoulder, work in pattern to end. - (-, -, 12, 13, 15, 16, 20) 40, 42, 44, 46) sts along Back neck, pm, and join in the
sts each shoulder rnd. 82 (86, 90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110) sts
Work 1x1 Rib for 1”/2.5 cm.
ALL SIZES BO all sts in rib.
Work even in pattern until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 8.5,
9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11)”/19 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, Armhole Trim
28) cm. With smaller needle and beg at underarm with RS facing,
Place sts on stitch holder. pick up and knit 72 (76, 80, 84, 88, 92, 96, 100) sts evenly
around the armhole, pm and join in the rnd.
Front
Work as for Back until armhole measures 4.75 (5, 5.25, Work in 1x1 Rib for 0.75”/2 cm.
5.5, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.5)”/12 (12.5, 13.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, BO all sts in rib.
16.5) cm, ending with a WS row.
Repeat for other armhole.
Front Neck
Next row (RS): Work 18 (20, 22, 25, 29, 31, 35, 39) sts, Weave in the ends.
BO 12 sts, work remaining 17 (19, 21, 24, 28, 30, 34, 38) Block to measurements.
Written Instructions for Lace Panel – Sizes XS, S, M, L,
XL
Row 1 (RS): K3, k2tog, k4, yo, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2,
yo, k4, ssk, k3.
Row 2 (WS): P2, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p1, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog] 3
times, k2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p2.
Row 3: K1, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2,
k2, yo, k4, ssk, k1.
Row 4: P2tog-b, p4, yo, p3, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog] 3 times, k2,
p3, yo, p4, p2tog.
Rows 5-16: Rep Rows 1-4.
Row 17: Yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p2, yo, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4,
yo, p2, k2, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 18: Yo, p2tog, p2, yo, p2tog, k2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog,
p4, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p1, k2, p2, yo, p2tog, p2.
Row 19: Yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, p2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog,
k4, yo, k2, p2, k2, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 20: Yo, p2tog, p2, yo, p2tog, k2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog,
p2tog-b, p4, yo, p3, k2, p2, yo, p2tog, p2.
Rows 21-32: Rep Rows 17-20.
Repeat Rows 1-32 for pattern.
 Lace Panel - Sizes XS, S, M, L, XL

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11 RS: knit
10 WS: purl
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RS: purl
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WS: knit
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5 WS: p2tog
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RS: ssk
3 WS: p2tog-b
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1 yo
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Written Instructions for Lace Panel – Sizes 2X, 3X, 4X
Row 1 (RS): Yo, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4, yo, p2, [k2, yo, ssk]
3 times, p2, yo, k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4, yo.
Row 2 (WS): P1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p1, k2,
[p2, yo, p2tog] 3 times, k2, p1, yo, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog-b,
p4, yo, p1.
Row 3: K2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p2, [k2, yo,
ssk] 3 times, p2, k2, yo, k4, ssk, k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k2.
Row 4: P3, yo, p4, p2tog, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p3, k2, [p2, yo,
p2tog] 3 times, k2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p3.
Rows 5-16: Rep Rows 1-4.
Row 17: K1, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2, yo, k4, ssk, k6,
k2tog, k4, yo, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2, k1.
Row 18: P1, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog] 3 times, k2, p1, yo, p4,
p2tog, p4, p2tog-b, p4, yo, p1, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog] 3 times,
k2, p1.
Row 19: K1, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2, k2, yo, k4, ssk,
k2, k2tog, k4, yo, k2, p2, [k2, yo, ssk] 3 times, p2, k1.
Row 20: P1, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog], k2, p3, yo, p4, p2tog,
p2tog-b, p4, yo, p3, k2, [p2, yo, p2tog] 3 times, k2, p1.
Rows 21-32: Rep Rows 17-20.
Repeat Rows 1-32 for pattern.
 Lace Panel - Sizes 2X, 3X, 4X
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8 WS: p2tog
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5 WS: p2tog-b
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SCHEMATIC
10 (11, 12, 13.25, 15, 15.75, 17.5, 19.25)”/
26 (28, 30, 33.5, 38, 39, 43.5, 48) cm

6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 8, 9.25,

9, 10.25, 10.25)”/16.5 (16.5, 16.5,
20, 23.5, 22.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm
23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm
10.5, 11)”/19 (20.5, 21.5,
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10,
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15 RS: knit
14 WS: purl
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12 RS: purl
11 WS: knit
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8 WS: p2tog
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6 RS: ssk
5 WS: p2tog-b
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SCHEMATIC
10 (11, 12, 13.25, 15, 15.75, 17.5, 19.25)”/
26 (28, 30, 33.5, 38, 39, 43.5, 48) cm

6.5 (6.5, 6.5, 8, 9.25,

9, 10.25, 10.25)”/16.5 (16.5, 16.5,
20, 23.5, 22.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm

23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) cm

10.5, 11)”/19 (20.5, 21.5,
7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10,
14 (15, 16, 17.25, 19 , 20.5, 22.25, 24)”
36 (38, 40, 43.5, 48, 51.5, 56, 60.5) cm
40.5 (42, 43, 44.5, 45.5, 47, 48.5, 49.5) cm
16 (16.5, 17, 17.5, 18, 18.5, 19, 19.5)”/

5.5”/14 cm

16 (17, 17.75, 19.5, 21.25, 23, 25, 26.75)”/

40 (42, 44.5, 49, 53.5, 58, 62, 66.5) cm
ABBREVIATIONS
& TERMS
beg: beginning
BO: bind off
CO: cast on
dec: decrease
k: knit
k2tog: knit 2 sts together 1 st decreased
p: purl
p2tog: purl 2 sts together 1 st decreased
p2tog-b: purl 2 sts together through back loops 1 st
decreased
pm: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
RS: right side
sl: slip st from left needle to right needle
ssk: Slip the next 2 sts individually knitwise;
return them to the left needle without
twisting and knit them together through the
back loop. 1 st decreased
st(s): stitch(es)
St st: Stockinette stitch (knit on RS; purl on WS)
WS: wrong side
yo: yarn over (bring the yarn to the front between
the tips of the needles and wrap it over the
right needle towards the back)