Costal Tank KAL (Knit-a-long) - Starting May 8th

When?

 May, 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 6-8PM (8 hours total)

What?

Costal Tank by Charissa

The Costal Tank is handknit classic square neck ribbed tank top with a twist. With all the shaping at the waist and bust, this is definitely a great-fitting knit garment. The pattern also includes modifications so that it can be any length you want, with crossed or straight straps and with or without shaping at the body so it can be the perfect fit for you, as well.

Class Fees & Supplies

This knit-a-long is free to attend, but materials must be purchased at Good Grief in order to participate. Costal Tank pattern can be purchased in-store or on Ravelry.

Basic knitting techniques necessary. This is not a lesson; we will all be knitting the same item together and helping each other out when needed.

Materials Needed:

Sizing Chart (finished garment measurements):

• Bust: (75, 80, 85, 89, 95, 100), 105, 111, 115, 120, 124, 129, (135, 140, 145, 149, 153, 157) cm/(30, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39), 41, 44, 45, 47, 49, 51, (53, 55, 57, 59, 60, 62) inches
• Waist: (59, 64, 69, 73, 79, 84), 89, 95, 99, 104, 108, 113, (119, 124, 129, 133, 137, 141) cm/(23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33), 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 44, (47, 49, 51, 52, 54, 56) inches.
• As the tank is worked in twisted rib, it is inherently quite stretchy. I would recommend 5-10 cm/2-4 inches of negative ease, especially if you make the crossed back version. If you choose a size with positive ease, the back may not sit close to the body and could potentially gape at the back. If you want a looser fit, I recommend 0-5 cm/0-2 inches of positive ease and to either do more decrease rows or do the identical front and back (not crossed straps) version.

Note: While all sizes have been tech edited, only sizes 1-10 have been test knitted. If you are interested in knitting sizes 11+ please message me. I would be happy to provide you the pattern for free in exchange for feedback on those sizes!

Skills required: long tail cast on, German short rows, regular bind off, 3 needle bind off

Materials:
Yarn: Fingering weight such as Good Grief Fundamental Sock 

• Estimated yardage: (320, 360, 400, 440, 480, 520), 560, 600, 640, 550, 720, 760, (800, 840, 880, 920, 960, 1000) m/ (350, 394, 437, 481, 525, 569), 612, 656, 700, 601, 787, 831, (875, 919, 962, 1006, 1050, 1094) yards
• If you end up adding length or doing any modifications to the top, you may require more yarn! Hot pink sample is worn with negative 5cm ease in size 1 (recommended), original dark rose sample was knit 0 cm ease (not recommended for cross back version as you are more likely to experience gaping)

Suggested Needle: size US 3 (3.25 mm) 61 cm/24 inch circular needle (larger circumference may be needed for larger sizes) - or whatever size is needed to get gauge

Notions: stitch markers, waste yarn or a stitch holder, tapestry needle, spare needle for 3 needle bind off

Gauge (in twisted ribbing measured after blocking, unstretched): 30 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm/4 inches