Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Danica Tank Jumper Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Danica Tank

Garment Overview

The Danica Tank is an easy-level knitted sleeveless pullover sweater designed by Sandi Rosner. This versatile tank top is available in five sizes ranging from Small to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 33 inches (84 cm) to 45½ inches (115.5 cm). The garment features a front length that ranges from 24¼ inches (61.5 cm) in the smallest size to 26¼ inches (66.5 cm) in the largest size, making it suitable for various body types and styling preferences.

Construction Techniques

The Danica Tank is constructed using a bottom-up seamed method, meaning the pieces are knitted from the lower edge upward and then sewn together. The garment is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing for traditional row-by-row construction. This approach provides excellent control over shaping and makes it ideal for knitters who prefer working with flat needles.

The pattern incorporates strategic decreasing techniques to shape the armholes and neckline. Decreases are worked using p2tog (purl 2 together) stitches positioned at the edges to create clean, tapered shaping. The back neck and shoulders are shaped by binding off the center stitches and working both sides simultaneously with separate balls of yarn, a technique that ensures symmetrical shaping on either side of the neckline.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Danica Tank employs several fundamental knitting stitches to create its textured appearance. The primary stitches used include:

• Knit (k) and purl (p) stitches, which form the foundation of the fabric
• Ribbing created through alternating knit and purl stitches (k1, p1 pattern), providing elastic edge finishing
• Slip stitch (sl 1 wyif) worked with yarn in front, which creates a subtle textured pattern throughout the body of the garment
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) and purl 2 together (p2tog) for decrease shaping

The main stitch pattern features a combination of knit and purl stitches arranged in a regular repeat. After the initial ribbed edging, the pattern establishes a repeating motif of knit stitches interspersed with purl sections, with slip stitches worked on wrong-side rows to add visual interest and texture to the finished fabric.

Materials and Gauge

The Danica Tank is designed to be knitted with Stacy Charles Fine Yarns GINA, a premium blend yarn composed of 92% cotton and 8% soft lurex. This fiber content creates a lightweight, breathable fabric with subtle sparkle, making it perfect for warm-weather wear. The yarn is available in color #1515 linen, a neutral shade suitable for various styling options.

Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 6 balls, Medium requires 7 balls, Large requires 9 balls, XL requires 10 balls, and 2XL requires 11 balls. Each ball contains 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and provides 136 yards (125 meters) of yardage.

The pattern is worked on US size 7 (4.5mm) needles, though the pattern notes to use the size necessary to obtain the correct gauge. The target gauge is 21 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. Additional supplies needed include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and armhole shaping, and a yarn needle for seaming the finished pieces together.

Pattern Details

The pattern begins with casting on between 109 and 149 stitches depending on size. The back piece is constructed first, starting with ribbed edging followed by the establishment of the main stitch pattern. The body is worked even until it reaches approximately 7½ inches (19 cm) from the cast-on edge. A decrease row is then worked to reduce stitches and adjust the stitch count before continuing with the established pattern.

Armhole shaping is accomplished through a series of decrease rows worked on the right side, with decreases continuing every right-side row for 6 to 14 rows depending on size. This creates tapered armholes that fit close to the body.