The Tammy tank top is a pretty layering piece for the ‘tween seasons, and features bespoke vertical dart shaping so that you can fit the pattern to your body as you work from the top down.

Named after Tamara (Tammy) White of Wing and a Prayer Farm, Shaftsbury, VT, this design showcases her Thelma and Louise DK yarn.

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Size Selection and Yarn Estimation

Please choose a size from 1-12 according to your shoulder bone to shoulder bone measurement in the table below, taken in a straight line with the tape measure running across the nape of your neck. It’s most important to fit the Tammy tank top at the shoulders – the dart shaping will help you to fit the rest of your body measurements.

Yarn estimations are for guidance only as the dart shaping is bespoke, or completely customisable. Amounts given are WITHOUT dart shaping. So if you need darts, I recommend buying an extra skein to be on the safe side.

The measurements in the table below relate to your shoulder bone to shoulder bone measurement.

Size 1: 33cm / 13in
Size 2: 34cm / 13.25in
Size 3: 35cm / 13.75in
Size 4: 36cm / 14.25in
Size 5: 37.5cm / 14.75in
Size 6: 39cm / 15.25in
Size 7: 40.5cm / 16in
Size 8: 43cm / 17in
Size 9: 45cm / 17.75in
Size 10: 47cm / 18.5in
Size 11: 49cm / 19.25in
Size 12.51cm / 20in

Also required for the Tammy lace tank top pattern

Waste yarn for provisional cast on
Stitch holders
Locking stitch markers
Knitters sewing needle for weaving in ends

Special techniques for the Tammy tank top knitting pattern include:

lace increases and decreases (yo, ssk, k2tog, sl1-k2tog, psso), central double decrease (CDD)
‘make 1’ style increases
Provisional cast on with waste yarn
Patty Lyons’ Extra Stretchy Bind Off (YouTube tutorial linked on website and in pattern files)

Also included with your pattern…

An illustrated 19-page dart fitting guide walks you through any bust shaping alterations needed for this lace tank top pattern. You can also email me for pattern support at any time.

The Tammy tank top is a very versatile design. I really hope you enjoy taking complete control over the fit and styling as you knit yours!