Kara by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Kara features bands of eyelet lace that give this simple tank a bit of flourish. Simple shaping and stitches let the vibrant colors of the yarn shine and give you a comfy, casual tank you’ll want to wear all summer long!

Sizes

(1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 {7, 8, 9}

Finished measurements

Bust: (36½, 40½, 44½) 48½, 52½, 56½ {60½, 64½, 68½}“ / (92.5, 103, 113) 123, 133.5, 143.5 {153.5, 164, 174} cm

Length: (19½, 19½, 20) 20½, 20½, 21 {21½, 22, 22}” / (49.5, 49.5, 51) 52, 52, 53.5 {54.5, 56, 56} cm

Shown in size 2 (40½“ / 103 cm), modeled with 6½” / 16.5 cm positive ease.

Recommended ease: Approximately 2–6” / 5-15 cm positive ease.

Yarn

BERROCO PAPERIE (50 g): (5, 5, 6) 6, 7, 7 {8, 9, 9} balls #9073 Desert Flower

Needles

Knitting needles, size 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm

Notions

Tapestry needle

Waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

16 sts and 26 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Pattern St

Gauge shown is after blocking. To save time and ensure accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.