Eloisa Tank Top Pattern
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Eloisa Tank Top Pattern
Create a lightweight lace tank for warm-weather dressing with the Eloisa Tank Top by Sandi Rosner. The body is knitted in an elegant all-over Vine Lace pattern, then finished with a delicate crocheted scallop edging around the neckline and armholes.
Features
- Sleeveless summer top with a softly shaped neckline
- All-over Vine Lace stitch pattern
- Knitted from the bottom up
- Body worked in the round to the armholes
- Front and back worked flat above the armholes
- Short-row shoulder shaping and three-needle bind-off
- Crocheted scallop edging around the neckline and armholes
- Nine sizes from XS to 5XL
Skill Level
Intermediate — suited to knitters comfortable working lace in the round and flat, maintaining a pattern while shaping, short rows and a three-needle bind-off. Basic crochet skills are also required for the edgings.
Finished Measurements
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finished bust | 83 cm | 90 cm | 97 cm | 104 cm | 111 cm | 117.5 cm | 124.5 cm | 131.5 cm | 138.5 cm |
| Body length to underarm | 30.5 cm | 31 cm | 32 cm | 33 cm | 34.5 cm | 35.5 cm | 37 cm | 38 cm | 38 cm |
| Armhole depth | 18 cm | 18.5 cm | 19 cm | 20.5 cm | 21 cm | 21.5 cm | 22 cm | 22 cm | 23 cm |
Designed to be worn with approximately 5–7.5 cm of positive ease at the bust. The sample is shown in size S.
Yarn Requirements
Recommended yarn: Amano Sami 8 ply — 100% Peruvian Pima organic cotton, approximately 150 m per 50 g hank.
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn required | 600 m | 600 m | 750 m | 750 m | 900 m | 900 m | 1,050 m | 1,050 m | 1,200 m |
Photographed in Amano Sami shade 1820, Salty Tan.
You’ll Need
- 4 mm circular knitting needles in a suitable length, or size needed to obtain tension
- 3.75 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Stitch holders
- Spare needle for the three-needle bind-off
- Tapestry needle for finishing
Tension
26 stitches and 31 rounds or rows to 10 cm in Vine Lace stitch after blocking.
Check your tension before beginning and adjust needle size if necessary.
Perfect For
A breathable summer layer with beautiful lace texture, equally lovely worn on its own or layered over a camisole.