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Treat yourself to a relaxed top with the Traipsing Tank. This tank is worked in the round from the bottom up with a panel of twisted rib at each side and a simple lace pattern on the center front and ribbed hem. Pair this tank with the Traipsing Shorts for a cute, comfy loungewear set.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 31 ¾ (35 ¼, 38 ½, 46 ¼, 47 ¾, 51 ¼, 54 ½, 60 ½)“ circumference at underarm. Top shown measures 35 ¼”; modeled with 1 ¾“ of positive ease.

Yarn Valley Yarns Hawley (50% cotton, 30% silk, 20% nylon; 135 yd 123 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #17 Persimmon, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–32” circular (cir), depending on size you are making. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• The body of this top is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth.