Filatura Di Crosa Del Sarto Hi-Lo Tank Knitting Pattern

Filatura Di Crosa Del Sarto Hi-Lo Tank

What is Being Made

The Del Sarto Hi-Lo Tank is a sleeveless pullover sweater designed by Irina Poludnenko. This garment features a distinctive hi-lo silhouette with a shorter front length and longer back length, creating a modern asymmetrical hemline. The tank is available in four sizes: Small (bust 35"/89 cm), Medium (bust 39"/99 cm), Large (bust 43"/109 cm), and XL (bust 47"/119.5 cm). The front length ranges from 20½ to 22 inches depending on size, while the back length extends from 22½ to 24 inches, emphasizing the hi-lo design element.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting, meaning the garment is worked from the lower edge upward. The pattern employs seamed construction, with separate pieces knitted flat and then sewn together. The back and front panels are worked individually on straight needles before being joined. Armhole shaping is accomplished through strategic bind-offs and decreases worked at the beginning of rows to create a fitted sleeve opening. The neckline and armhole edges are finished with a circular needle using a picked-up edging technique, ensuring a neat and professional edge. The garment is then blocked to final measurements for proper fit and drape.

Stitches Used

The Del Sarto Hi-Lo Tank incorporates two primary stitch patterns. Seed stitch is used for the lower body section, creating a textured, reversible fabric with visual interest. This stitch is worked by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern, with each row reversing the previous row's stitches. The pattern transitions to Stockinette stitch in the upper body and armhole shaping areas, providing a smoother, more refined appearance. Stockinette is worked by knitting all stitches on the right side and purling all stitches on the wrong side, creating the classic V-shaped texture associated with knitted fabrics. The armhole edging is worked in the round using Stockinette stitch with a circular needle for a clean, finished appearance.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Filatura Di Crosa Solare yarn, a blend of 77% cotton, 17% viscose, and 6% nylon that provides breathability and drape ideal for a sleeveless summer garment. The yardage per ball is 103 yards (95 meters) at 1.75 ounces (50 grams). The project requires 5 to 6 balls of color #01 stormy sky (A) depending on size, and 2 to 3 balls of color #02 cloudburst (B) for the color-blocking detail. Size 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles are used for the main body construction, with a 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle of the same size for the neckline and armhole edgings. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together. Proper gauge is essential: 20 stitches and 30 rows equal 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch, while 19½ stitches and 29 rows equal 4 inches in Seed stitch.