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Celebrate Summer Tank

New! Download in Adobe PDF Format! Click Here or           Sizes: S(M,L,XL,XXL) Finished chest size: 36(39,42,46,50)inches around Gauge: 4.5sts and 6 rows = 1” Keyplate 2dot, Bulky: Tension 5 or Midgauge Tension 7 for main color, 3.5 sts and 5 rows = 1" keyplate 4, Bullky: Tension 7 or midgauge Tension 9 for contrasting color.. Materials: worsted weight yarn: 4(4.5,5,6,6.5) ozs or 400(430,465,500,600) yds. main color and 1 oz or 50 yards contrasting color. Sample was knit using Art Yarns Candy yarn and Berroco Sizzle bright.

1. Front and Back - Make 2:
2. Ewrap cast on 83(89,95,103,111)needles with main yarn.  Row counter at zeros. Use appropriate tension for main yarn.
3. Knit to row counter 72. (For longer length, add 6 rows per inch). 
4. Place marker on each end for armhole.
5. Transfer 3rd stitch in from each end onto 4th stitch.  (This decrease is easily done with a 3 prong tool)  Place empty end needles all the way back to NWP.  Knit 2 rows.
6. Repeat step 3 until 59(59,59,61.63) sts remain. Row counter = 96(102,108,114,120)
7. Next row.  Transfer 3rd stitch in from each end onto 4th stitch.  Place empty end needles to all the way back to NWP.
8. Knit 1 row.  Bring these needles to FWP.  Cut main yarn and thread contrasting yarn.
9. Bring forward 12, needles on each side of knitting all the way forward.
10. Starting on left, ewrap cast on the 12 needles.  Manually knit center 57(57,57,59,61) needles, ewrap cast on remaining 12 needles.  Rehang hem or cast on combs to cover all stitches.  Use appropriate tension for contrasting yarn.
11. Place ewrapped needles to forward working position.  Row counter at zeros. Knit to row counter 15.  Bind off loosely.
12. Sew side seams to markers. Sew shoulder seams.  Fold straps in half and sew in place.  (We folded the straps so the purl side showed).
13. Weave in any ends.  Enjoy!