V-Neck Tank Top Knitting Pattern

V-Neck Tank in Noro Mirai

What Is Being Made

The V-Neck Tank is a sleeveless knitted garment designed for experienced knitters. This project creates a fitted tank top with a flattering V-neckline, available in two finished sizes: Small/Medium with a bust measurement of 37 inches (94 cm) and length of 27½ inches (70 cm), or Large with a bust measurement of 39 inches (99 cm) and length of 28¾ inches (73 cm).

Techniques Used

This advanced knitting project employs several intermediate to advanced techniques that require careful attention and prior experience. The pattern incorporates make one increases, which are worked by inserting the needle under the strand between stitches and knitting into the back loop to add stitches seamlessly. The pattern also uses stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping points throughout the garment construction. Picking up and knitting stitches is employed, likely for finishing the neckline and armholes. The pattern includes slip, slip, knit decreases (abbreviated as ssk), a left-leaning decrease technique where two stitches are slipped knitwise and then knitted together. Selvage stitches are utilized as edge stitches to facilitate seaming. The pattern also references working sections even, meaning continuing in the established stitch pattern without increases or decreases, and skipping stitches as indicated in the charted sections.

Stitches Used

The V-Neck Tank utilizes fundamental knitting stitches combined with shaping techniques. Knit stitches and purl stitches form the foundation of this garment. The pattern employs yarn overs for decorative or lace elements. Decreases are achieved through slip, slip, knit reductions. The pattern uses charted instructions that include no stitch indicators—shaded spaces in the chart where stitches have been decreased or not yet made, requiring the knitter to skip over these spaces and work only the active stitches. Slip stitches are used to pass stitches from the left needle to the right needle without working them, often for edge finishing.

Materials and Tools

The V-Neck Tank requires 3 skeins of Noro Mirai yarn in colorway #23 for the Small/Medium size, or 4 skeins for the Large size, with each skein weighing 100 grams. The project calls for two pairs of straight needles: US 3/3.25mm needles and US 5/3.75mm needles, each sized to obtain the correct gauge for the pattern. Additionally, a US 3/3.25mm circular needle measuring 24 inches (60 cm) long is required, likely for working the neckline. Stitch markers are essential for tracking pattern repeats and shaping. The pattern editor recommends using LYKKE® needles for optimal results. Contrasting yarn or purchased stitch markers help organize the work during construction.