Vogue Knitting Slip Stitch Tank Pattern

Vogue Knitting Slip Stitch Tank

What Is Being Made

The Vogue Knitting Slip Stitch Tank is a close-fitting sleeveless garment featuring a distinctive split back design and overlapping back panels. This tank top is sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X, with the shown sample in size Small. The design creates a modern, layered aesthetic at the back while maintaining a fitted silhouette through the bodice and body.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs seamed construction and flat knitting techniques, making it accessible for knitters at various skill levels. The garment is worked in separate flat pieces that are later blocked and seamed together. The back panels feature an intentional overlap of approximately 5 to 8 inches depending on size, which is pinned or lightly tacked in place before the bodice is picked up and worked. The bodice itself transitions to circular knitting, where stitches are picked up around the upper edge of the body pieces and worked in the round. Armhole shaping is accomplished through strategic bind-offs, and the pattern then continues working back and forth across the front and back sections.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout this tank is stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern also incorporates garter stitch edging, specifically a 3-stitch garter stitch edge at the lower edge of the body pieces that provides structure and prevents curling. Bind-off techniques are used strategically for armhole shaping to create clean edges and proper garment fit.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for Valley Yarns Longmeadow, a cotton and microfiber blend yarn. The yardage required ranges from 6 hanks for size Small to 10 hanks for size 2X, with each hank containing approximately 117 yards. The recommended needle sizes are US 5 and US 7 (3.75 and 4.5mm) circular needles, each 32 inches long. A Size G/6 (4mm) crochet hook is also included in the materials list, along with stitch markers for tracking pattern progress. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the intended fit, with measurements including bust sizes from 33 inches to 49 inches and back length ranging from 28.5 to 31.5 inches depending on the chosen size.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Beginner to Easy, making it suitable for knitters new to garment construction as well as those with intermediate experience. The straightforward stitch work and clear shaping instructions provide an excellent introduction to fitted tank top construction.