Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Willa Tank Jumper Knitting Pattern

Stacy Charles Fine Yarns Willa Tank

Garment Overview

The Willa Tank is a sleeveless knitted sweater designed by Teresa Chorzepa, offered in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large. This easy-level knitting project features a classic tank silhouette with a finished bust measurement of 34½ to 45 inches, depending on size selection. The tank is designed to be worn with 1–3 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. The finished length ranges from 20 to 23 inches, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece during warmer months.

Construction Method

The Willa Tank is constructed using a bottom-up, worked-flat approach with seaming. This traditional method allows knitters to begin at the lower edge and work upward toward the shoulders, creating the front and back panels separately on straight needles before joining them together. The bottom-up construction provides excellent control over fit and allows for easy adjustments during the knitting process.

Stitch Techniques and Pattern Details

This design showcases several fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate knitters:

• Stockinette Stitch (St st) forms the primary fabric, created by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows. This classic stitch produces a smooth, uniform fabric with characteristic V-shaped columns on the front.
• K1, P1 Rib is used for the lower edge ribbing, alternating single knit and purl stitches to create an elastic, textured band that helps the garment retain its shape.
• Cable stitches are incorporated as decorative design elements, specifically C8B (cable 8 back) and C8F (cable 8 front) techniques. These cables are created by slipping 4 stitches onto a cable needle and holding them to the back or front while knitting the next 4 stitches, then knitting the held stitches. This creates the characteristic twisted, rope-like texture that adds visual interest and dimension to the tank.
• Decreases are used strategically to shape the armholes, including K2tog (knit 2 together), P2tog (purl 2 together), and ssk/ssp (slip, slip, knit/purl) techniques that reduce stitch count while maintaining clean edges.

Materials and Tools Required

The Willa Tank is knitted using Stacy Charles Fine Yarns CARRIE, a blend of 62% cotton and 38% polyester. This fiber composition creates a breathable, durable fabric ideal for warm-weather wear. The yarn is supplied in balls containing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 165 yards (150 meters) per ball. Depending on size, the project requires 2 to 4 balls of yarn in color 71 oasis.

Knitting is worked on US size 4 (3.5mm) needles, or the size necessary to achieve proper gauge. Additional tools include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats, a cable needle for manipulating cable stitches, and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming the finished pieces together.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 22½ stitches and 31 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in blocked Stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for the armholes, with stitch bind-offs and decreases worked in specific sequences to create a well-fitted neckline and shoulder area.