Today's Mood Tank Top Knitting Pattern

Today's Mood Tank in Sirdar Stories Chunky

What Is Being Made

The Today's Mood Tank is a sleeveless knitted top designed as a quick-knit fashion garment. This tank top is available in seven sizes ranging from XS to XXXL, with finished chest measurements from 71–137 cm (28–54 inches) and lengths from 56–66 cm (22–26 inches). The design showcases a contemporary, fashion-forward aesthetic suited to trend-conscious makers of all ages.

Craft and Techniques

This is a knitting project classified as beginner level, making it an ideal choice for knitters developing their foundational skills. The pattern is part of the Sirdar Stories Chunky collection, which specializes in quick-knit designs that can be completed efficiently without sacrificing style. The pattern instructions are straightforward and have been triple-checked by Sirdar to guarantee success when using the recommended yarn.

Stitches and Construction

While specific stitch details are referenced in the full pattern instructions, the tank top construction utilizes fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level makers. The design is engineered to work with the properties of chunky-weight yarn, allowing for rapid progress and satisfying results for newer knitters.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

The Today's Mood Tank is designed to be worked in Sirdar Stories Chunky, a cotton-blend yarn that provides practical advantages for garment construction. The cotton-blend composition keeps finished tops lighter in weight, allowing even slouchy, relaxed silhouettes to maintain their intended shape and drape better than traditional wool alternatives.

Yarn Requirements by Size:

• Sizes XS, S, M: 2 balls Yarn A, 1 ball Yarn B, 1 ball Yarn C, 1 ball Yarn D, 1 ball Yarn E
• Sizes L, XL: 3 balls Yarn A, 2 balls Yarn B, 1 ball Yarn C, 1 ball Yarn D, 1 ball Yarn E
• Size XXL: 3 balls Yarn A, 2 balls Yarn B, 1 ball Yarn C, 2 balls Yarn D, 1 ball Yarn E
• Size XXXL: 3 balls Yarn A, 2 balls Yarn B, 1 ball Yarn C, 2 balls Yarn D, 1 ball Yarn E

Each ball of Sirdar Stories Chunky contains 100g of yarn. The pattern features multiple colorway options, with the first colorway utilizing shades including 806 Dreamers, 836 Invite, 823 All Nighter, 829 Mimosas, and additional shade options for creative color blocking and personalization.

Specific needle requirements are detailed in the complete pattern instructions and should be selected according to the gauge recommendations provided to ensure proper fit across all size ranges.

About Sirdar Stories Chunky

Sirdar is an established British yarn company founded in West Yorkshire in 1880, with a heritage of creating fashionable knit and crochet designs. The Sirdar Stories collection was specifically developed for fashion-conscious younger makers and those who create garments for them. Sirdar Stories Chunky extends this family into quick-knit projects, combining contemporary design with accessible construction methods.

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal, non-commercial use and represents copyright-protected design work by Sirdar Holdings Ltd.