Sunset Stripes Tank Crochet Kit

The Sunset Stripes Tank is a fun modern piece with V neck and racer back.  Wear with high waisted pants or shorts for summer or layer under a cardigan or jacket in Spring and Fall.  Pattern includes different fit options and added length for more coverage. Designed in Sugar Bush Yarns Itty-Bitty a soft and light blend of superwash merino, nylon and cashmere.

Kit includes:

Required yarn and PDF digital download crochet pattern in all sizes

Sugar Bush Yarns Itty-Bitty 65% fine superwash merino, 25% nylon, 10% cashmere (153yds/140m/1.75oz/50g)

XS Shown in Buttercream (MC) and Sunglow (CC)

Bust Fit and Ease Chart (choose size based on desired fit)

Very Close Fit (negative ease 2″- 4″ less than actual bust) XS pictured on size S model.

Close Fitting (zero ease) – Body skimming, your actual bust measurement.

Classic Fit (positive ease 2″- 4″ more than actual bust)

XS S M L XL 2X 3X 4X 5X

Yarn Requirements (balls)

MC 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8

CC 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

Finished Chest

Inches 30 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62

Back Waist Length (shorten or lengthen as desired per repeat of 1.5″)

17 19 20 20.25 20.25 23 23.5 23.75 24.25

Crochet Hook Requirements:

US F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

US G/6 (4mm)  crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Additional Supplies:

Yarn Needle

Removable stitch markers

Blocking Mat and Pins                                                                            

Gauge:

17 sts and 17 rows equal to 4″ in esc/sc pattern with 4mm hook

12 sts and 12 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 3.75mm hook

Techniques:

Mattress stitch