Tahki Yarns Dusk Tank and Pullover Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Dusk Tank and Pullover

What is Being Made

The Dusk Tank and Pullover is a versatile knitted garment designed by Joan Forgione, available in both sleeveless tank and long-sleeved pullover versions. This pattern accommodates six sizes ranging from Small to 3X, with finished bust measurements from 35½ inches (90 cm) to 51 inches (129.5 cm) and lengths varying from 21 inches (53.5 cm) to 23½ inches (59.5 cm). The garment is suitable for warm-weather wear or layering, depending on which version is selected.

Techniques Used

This sweater is constructed using bottom-up knitting methodology, meaning the body and sleeves are worked from the lower edge upward. The pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, allowing knitters to work back and forth in rows. The garment is finished with seaming, where individual pieces are sewn together to create the final garment. This traditional construction method provides excellent control over shaping and fit, particularly in the armhole and neckline areas.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used throughout the Dusk Tank and Pullover is Garter Rib, which combines the texture of garter stitch with ribbed elements for visual interest and moderate stretch. Essential decreasing techniques include K2tog (knit 2 together), which decreases one stitch by working two stitches together through the front loops, and ssk (slip, slip, knit), a left-leaning decrease worked by slipping two stitches individually and then knitting them together. Increasing techniques featured in the pattern include M1L (Make 1 left) and M1R (Make 1 right), both of which create new stitches by lifting the strand between needles and working through the twisted loop to prevent holes. These shaping techniques are strategically employed at the neckline and armholes to achieve proper fit across all six sizes.

Materials and Gauge

The Dusk Pullover requires 5 to 7 balls of Tahki Yarns BAJA yarn depending on size, while the Tank version uses 4 to 6 balls. BAJA is a 100% cotton yarn with each ball weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and containing 147 yards (135 meters). The recommended color is #08 charcoal. Knitters will need one pair of size 4 (3.5mm) needles or whatever size is necessary to achieve the correct gauge, along with stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends. The pattern requires a gauge of 25 stitches and 40 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Rib. Achieving accurate gauge is essential before beginning, as it directly affects the finished measurements of the garment.

Pattern Features

The pattern includes detailed shaping instructions for neckline decreases worked on both sides simultaneously using separate balls of yarn, allowing for symmetrical neck shaping. Row-by-row instructions specify when to work decreases on right-side rows and when to work even on wrong-side rows, with variations provided for each of the six sizes. The use of stitch markers helps knitters track pattern sections and maintain accuracy during the shaping process.