Pure Mesh Tank Top

Pure Mesh Tank Top is a fun, summery, slinky tank that knits up in very little time and very little yarn. The lace repeat is only two stitches, making this a repetitive, easy to memorize, and approachable all over mesh garment. Show off your tanks on Instagram and TikTok and remember to tag me @JamesNWatts and use hashtag #PureMeshTankTop

YARN

Linea Pura Solo Lino by Lana Grossa, 50g, 131 yards (120 meters), sport weight, 80% viscose, 20% linen.

GAUGE

12 sts x 28 rows = 4”x 4” in mesh stitch, blocked.

SIZING

XS(S, M, L, XL) (XXL, 3X, 4X, 5X)

To fit a chest circumference of:

30(34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)“ /

76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117)(127, 137, 147.5, 157.5)cm

Finished garment is meant to be worn with 0-4” negative ease (meaning the garment should be 0-4” smaller than your own chest circumference.)

Finished garment has a chest circumference of:

28(32, 36, 40, 44) (48, 52, 56, 60)” /

71(81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112) (122, 132, 142, 152.5)cm

YARDAGE

164(235, 286, 316, 373) (464, 518, 557, 632) yards /

150(215, 262, 289, 341) (424, 474, 509, 578) meters

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

• US 7 needles, or any needle size needed to get gauge

• US 4 needles for icord, or any needle size needed to get gauge. (icord info on page 7)

• Locking stitch marker for row counting

• Darning needle for mattress stitch and weaving in ends

CONSTRUCTION

Tank top is knit flat, bottom up. Shoulders and side seams are seamed using mattress stitch. All edges are finished with applied icords.