Hit the 3 L’s this summer, light, lacy, and loose. Arboretum is a top-down A-line tank with a lace panel down the center front and back and along the sides. The simple 8-row lace pattern, Integrated I-cord along the armholes and applied I-cord at the neckline and hem make this perfect for knitting and wearing this summer.
Instructions are written and charted.
Finished Bust
34¼ (37¾, 42, 46¼) (50¼, 53¾, 58) (62¼, 66¼, 69¾)” / 87 (96, 106.5, 117.5) (127.5, 136.5, 147.5) (158, 168.5, 177)cm
2 - 3” / 5 – 7.5cm of positive ease is recommended.
Shown in Size 2 and modeled with 2” / 5cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Purl Soho Cattail Silk
100% mulberry silk
618 yds / 565m per 100g
2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins*
Shown in color Kingfisher Blue.
If substituting yarn, you will need approximately 626 (693, 776, 871) (943, 1010, 1103) (1184, 1271, 1357) yds 572 (633, 710, 796) (862, 923, 1009) (1083, 1162, 1241)m of light fingering weight yarn.
* Size 1 uses only slightly more than 1 skein and size 9 uses only slightly more than 2. Although using the recommended yardage is highly suggested, it may be possible to knit these sizes using 1 less skein than recommended.
Needles
• US 4 / 3.5mm needles*
* No needle lengths are listed. It is recommended to have various lengths of circular needles on hand. For smaller circumferences, any method of working in the round (double-pointed needles, two circulars or a long circular for magic loop) may be used..
Gauge
• 19 sts and 37 rows/rnds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch, blocked
• 22 sts and 37 rows/rnds = 4” / 10cm in lace pattern, blocked
If necessary, change needle size(s) to achieve specified gauges.
Notions
• stitch markers in 3 colors (A, B, C)
• waste yarn or stitch holders
• tapestry needle
Skills Used
• knitting in the round
• knitting flat
• lace knitting
• reading charts (optional)
• applied I-cord
The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.
You are purchasing a downloadable pattern PDF. Once you purchase the pattern, you will be given a unique link to download it to your computer, phone or tablet. The link will expire, so please be sure to download and save it. All PMK patterns are protected through international copyright law and may not be reprinted, reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of Joan Forgione.
If you wish to purchase this pattern through Ravelry so that you can save it in your Ravelry library, click here.
Hit the 3 L’s this summer, light, lacy, and loose. Arboretum is a top-down A-line tank with a lace panel down the center front and back and along the sides. The simple 8-row lace pattern, Integrated I-cord along the armholes and applied I-cord at the neckline and hem make this perfect for knitting and wearing this summer.
Instructions are written and charted.
Finished Bust
34¼ (37¾, 42, 46¼) (50¼, 53¾, 58) (62¼, 66¼, 69¾)” / 87 (96, 106.5, 117.5) (127.5, 136.5, 147.5) (158, 168.5, 177)cm
2 - 3” / 5 – 7.5cm of positive ease is recommended.
Shown in Size 2 and modeled with 2” / 5cm of positive ease.
Yarn
Purl Soho Cattail Silk
100% mulberry silk
618 yds / 565m per 100g
2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3) skeins*
Shown in color Kingfisher Blue.
If substituting yarn, you will need approximately 626 (693, 776, 871) (943, 1010, 1103) (1184, 1271, 1357) yds 572 (633, 710, 796) (862, 923, 1009) (1083, 1162, 1241)m of light fingering weight yarn.
* Size 1 uses only slightly more than 1 skein and size 9 uses only slightly more than 2. Although using the recommended yardage is highly suggested, it may be possible to knit these sizes using 1 less skein than recommended.
Needles
• US 4 / 3.5mm needles*
* No needle lengths are listed. It is recommended to have various lengths of circular needles on hand. For smaller circumferences, any method of working in the round (double-pointed needles, two circulars or a long circular for magic loop) may be used..
Gauge
• 19 sts and 37 rows/rnds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch, blocked
• 22 sts and 37 rows/rnds = 4” / 10cm in lace pattern, blocked
If necessary, change needle size(s) to achieve specified gauges.
Notions
• stitch markers in 3 colors (A, B, C)
• waste yarn or stitch holders
• tapestry needle
Skills Used
• knitting in the round
• knitting flat
• lace knitting
• reading charts (optional)
• applied I-cord
The pattern has been tested and professionally tech-edited.
You are purchasing a downloadable pattern PDF. Once you purchase the pattern, you will be given a unique link to download it to your computer, phone or tablet. The link will expire, so please be sure to download and save it. All PMK patterns are protected through international copyright law and may not be reprinted, reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of Joan Forgione.
If you wish to purchase this pattern through Ravelry so that you can save it in your Ravelry library, click here.
