Tahki Yarns Miami Tank Knitting Pattern

Tahki Yarns Miami Tank

What Is Being Made

The Tahki Yarns Miami Tank is a sleeveless knitted sweater designed by Lynn M. Wilson. This garment is a classic summer tank top available in four sizes: Small (bust 36"), Medium (bust 40½"), Large (bust 44½"), and XL (bust 48½"). The finished length ranges from 25½" to 27" depending on size, making it a versatile piece suitable for warm-weather layering or standalone wear.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to beginner-level knitters. The garment is worked flat on straight needles, meaning pieces are constructed individually and then seamed together rather than knitted in the round. The construction follows a bottom-up approach, where knitters begin at the lower edge and work upward toward the neckline and armholes. A decorative lace panel is featured at the center front, adding visual interest and texture to an otherwise simple stockinette design.

Stitches Used

The Miami Tank utilizes several essential knitting stitches:

• Stockinette stitch (St st) – The primary stitch throughout the garment, created by knitting on the right side and purling on the wrong side to produce the classic smooth, V-patterned fabric
• Garter stitch – Knit on every row to create a textured, reversible fabric used selectively in the pattern
• Yarn overs (yo) – Used in the Center Front Design lace panel to create decorative eyelet holes
• Decreases including K2tog (knit 2 together) – A right-leaning decrease used for shaping armholes and neckline
• Ssk (slip, slip, knit) – A left-leaning decrease that pairs with yarn overs in the lace panel for balanced shaping
• K1-f/b (knit 1 front and back) – An increase stitch used during construction

Center Front Design Detail

The pattern features a specialized 12-stitch lace panel worked at the center front. This design incorporates yarn overs and paired decreases (K2tog and ssk) to create an openwork motif. The lace panel is worked for six rows before being integrated into the main stockinette fabric, providing a sophisticated focal point on an otherwise straightforward garment.

Materials and Specifications

The Miami Tank is designed to be knitted with Tahki Yarns TANDEM, a blend yarn composed of 28% cotton, 28% viscose, 28% nylon, and 16% acrylic. This fiber content creates a breathable, drape-friendly fabric ideal for summer wear. The yarn is provided in 1.75oz (50g) balls with 107 yards (98 meters) per ball. Knitters require 7 balls for Small, 8 balls for Medium, 9 balls for Large, and 10 balls for XL.

The pattern calls for size 9 (5.5mm) needles for the main fabric and size 8 (5mm) circular needles measuring 16 inches (40cm) for the neckband and armbands. Additional supplies include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.

Gauge and Fit

The specified gauge is 15½ stitches and 21 rows over 4 inches (10cm) in Stockinette stitch using the larger needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the intended finished measurements and proper fit. The pattern emphasizes checking gauge before beginning the project.

Construction Method

The garment is constructed using the seamed, worked-flat method. Individual pieces (front and back panels) are knitted separately on straight needles, then joined together using a yarn needle. This approach is beginner-friendly as it eliminates the complexity of managing stitches on circular needles and allows for easier shaping of armholes and necklines through traditional bind-off and decrease techniques.