Shape Aperture Right Dec (RS): K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1. Shape Aperture Left Inc (RS): K1, ssk, knit 1 st from end, m1l, k1.

Next Row (RS): K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts from end, k2tog, k1. Rep Dec Row every RS row 3 (5, 4, 5, 8, 11) times. Place Back sts on needles and rejoin yarn. Be sure to read through carefully before starting. Shoulder shaping is continued through Aperture Shaping. Work in St st for 1” /, place sts on holder or scrap yarn. With WS facing, rejoin yarn and purl across. K9 (10, 11, 11, 13, 14), place rem sts on holder or scrap yarn. Rep Dec Row every RS row 12 (14, 13, 14, 17, 16) more times. Shoulder Dec Row: K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts from end k2tog, k1. Rep Underarm Dec Row every RS row 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 9) times.

Underarm Dec Row: K1, sssk, knit to 4 sts from end, k3tog, k1. Place previous 94 (101, 108, 122, 136, 150) on holder or scrap yarn for Back. Work even until piece meas 20 (20, 21, 21, 22, 22)” / from CO edge. Rep Inc Rnd every 8th rnd 6 (6, 5, 5, 4, 3) times. Inc Rnd: *K1, m1l, knit to 1 st from m, m1r, k1 rep from * once more. Next Rnd: *K8 (3, 0, 2, 6, 10), work Waist Lace Pattern to m rep from * once more. Rep Dec Rnd every 6th rnd 8 (8, 7, 7, 6, 5) times. Setup Rnd: K98 (105, 112, 126, 140, 154), pm, knit to end.ĭec Rnd: *K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts from end, ssk, k1 rep from * once more. Work even in St st until piece meas 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7)” / from CO edge. The tunic can also be reversed so that the high aperture is worn in the front instead of the back. Pattern Notesīody is worked in the round to the yoke then back and forth. Rnd 13: K3, yo, ssk, yo, cdd, yo, k2tog, yo, k4. Rnd 9: K1, (yo, ssk) twice, k3, (k2tog, yo) twice, k2. Rnd 7: (Yo, ssk) twice, k5, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1. Rnd 5: (K2tog, yo) twice, k5, (yo, ssk) twice, k1. Rnd 3: K1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, ssk) twice, k2. Rnd 1: K2, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, ssk) twice, k3. Notions: Markers, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle, US size F (3.5 mm) Crochet hook, 1.25″ shank button Special Stitches Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm): 24” circular Gauge: 23 sts and 32 rows = 4” in St st after wet blocking Materials The lacy border and a fitted silhouette combine with a flattering raglan shoulder line and a diamond-shaped aperture to create plenty of visual interest in this fun-to-knit project.

Effortless style with casual femininity was the inspiration for this raglan-style tank top.

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