Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Designer: | Krystalle Diaz |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Finished Size: | To Fit Chest: 90cm to 132cm (35.5” to 52") |
| Techniques and Construction: | Lace, Top Down, Worked In The Round |
| Pattern Code: | 691 |
Product Description
Finished Measurements: 35.5 (39, 42, 45, 48.5, 52)” chest
Yarn Requirements: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins Valley Yarns Longmeadow (60% Cotton/ 40% Microfiber; 50g/117 yds) shown in #25 Persimmon
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) 32” circular
Gauge: 21.5 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, unblocked
Note: The original yarn called for in this pattern has been discontinued. Valley Yarns Conway is an excellent substitution for Longmeadow.
PDF updated 4/29/2016. View errata here. If you purchased the PDF version, the newest version is available in your pattern library.
Valley Yarns Rose Sorbet Tank
What is Being Made
The Rose Sorbet Tank is a lace-topped sleeveless garment designed by Krystalle Diaz. This intermediate-level knitting project features a beautiful floral lace motif and creates a loosely flowing silhouette that flatters various body types. The finished measurements range from 35.5 inches to 52 inches in circumference across six sizes, making it a versatile design suitable for different wearers.
Construction Method and Techniques
This tank employs a distinctive top-down construction method combined with working in the round. The garment begins as a top-down shawl with an intricate floral lace pattern, which is then joined for circular knitting. A key design feature includes minimal shaping—the pattern incorporates only quick and very easy short rows at the join to ensure the back of the blouse measures 5 inches shorter than the front. Despite this straightforward construction approach, the garment achieves a flattering, loosely flowing fit without additional shaping.
Stitches and Lace Details
The Rose Sorbet Tank showcases lace stitching as its primary decorative element. The floral section utilizes a variety of knitting techniques including:
- Yarn overs (yo) to create openwork and lace patterns
- Knit two together (k2tog) and slip, slip, knit (ssk) decreases for shaping the lace motif
- Slip stitches and complex stitch manipulations to form the floral design elements
- Stockinette stitch for the body of the garment
- Garter stitch edging (knit stitches on both right and wrong side rows) for a finished border
The lace pattern expands gradually across rows, building from 10 stitches at the garter tab cast-on to 35 stitches by row 13, creating the distinctive floral motif that defines this design.
Materials and Gauge
The Rose Sorbet Tank is worked using Valley Yarns Longmeadow, a yarn blend composed of 60% cotton and 40% microfiber. This fiber composition creates a breathable, durable fabric ideal for a summer tank top. The pattern requires 4 to 6 skeins depending on size, with each skein containing 50 grams and 117 yards of yarn.
Knitting is performed on US size 6 (4.00mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches in length, or a size adjusted to achieve the specified gauge. The recommended gauge is 21.5 stitches and 28 rows per 4 inches in stockinette stitch, unblocked. Additional materials needed include stitch markers to track pattern repeats and construction points.
Yarn Color and Finishing
The pattern features Valley Yarns Longmeadow in color 25 Persimmon, a warm, peachy-orange shade that complements the rose-inspired design name. The cotton-microfiber blend ensures the finished tank has excellent drape and breathability, making it suitable for warm-weather wear.
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