Hey everyone! I couldn’t let this summer pass without whipping up a knitting pattern for a tank top to share with you all. While brainstorming the design, I was going for something soft, breezy, and super comfy – you know, the perfect go-to for those scorching hot days.
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with lace knitting, and I thought it’d be fun to add a touch of lace to this tank top. But, of course, I didn’t want to make things too complicated. So, after a few tries, I ended up with this cute scoop neck tank, and I incorporated a tiny lace panel that’s just four stitches wide right at the centre of the front.
The panel reminded me of a lattice, so I just had to call it the “Lattice Tank.” I’m so stoked to share this pattern with you, and I hope you enjoy knitting it up!
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Yarn Choice
When creating this top, I had two absolute must-haves. First, I wanted it to be a quick and lightweight project, so I went with worsted weight yarn. Second, it had to be machine washable and durable enough to endure the entire season. That’s why I ended up choosing Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran, one of my go-to acrylic yarns. Plus, it’s budget-friendly, which is definitely a win! My daughter loves the colour yellow, and had agreed to be my model for the photos, so the obvious colour choice was Mustard Yellow. She was thrilled with the final result, and I’m confident she’ll get plenty of use out of her new tank top!
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Lattice Tank Top Knitting Pattern
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Materials:
You will need the following materials to make one top:
- Approximately 220(260, 320, 360, 420, 460) yards of Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran yarn in Mustard Yellow.
- Size 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles (32″ cord).
- Scissors.
- 2 stitch markers.
- Stich holder
- Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends).
Gauge:
15 stitches, 19 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch after blocking.
Measurements:
Abbreviations:
K: Knit.
P: Purl.
St: Stitch.
Yo: Yarn over needle.
Skpo: Slip one stitch knitwise, knit one stitch, pass the slipped stitch over.
Sk2po: Slip one stitch knitwise, knit two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over.
K2Tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
K3tog: Knit 3 stitches together.
Pattern Notes:
- The top is knit flat in rows from the bottom up, using circular knitting needles to hold the large number of stitches.
- The Pattern is written for the following sizes: XS(S, M, L, XL, 2XL).
- Use stitch markers to mark the beginning and end of the lace panels.
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Lattice Tank Top Free Knitting Pattern
Front Panel:
Cast on 52(56, 60, 64, 68, 72) stitches.
Knit 4 rows in 2X2 Rib Stitch and then repeat rows 1-4 until work measures 10(10, 11, 11, 12, 12) inches (end the last repeat on row 4). Continue to Underarm Shaping:
Row 1: K24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34) (k2tog, yo) twice, k24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34).
Row 2: Purl all sts.
Row 3: K24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34), k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k24(26, 28, 30, 32, 34).
Row 4: Purl all sts.
Underarm Shaping:
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k1, sk2po, k18(20, 22, 24, 26, 28), (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, k18(20, 22, 24, 26, 28), k3tog, k1, sl1p wyif, k1. Count 48(52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p, k1, sl1p wyif.
Row 3: K1, sl1p wyif, k1, sk2po, k16(18, 20, 22, 24, 26), k1, k2tog, yo, k1, k16(18, 20, 22, 24, 26), k3tog, k1, sl1p wyif, k1. Count 44(48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts.
Row 4: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Row 5: K1, sl1p wyif, k1, sk2po, k32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52), k3tog, k1, sl1p wyif, k1.
Count 40(44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts.
Row 6: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p.
Continue to Neckline Shaping Right Side.
Neckline Shaping Right Side:
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k13(15, 17, 19, 21, 23), k2tog, k1, sl1p wyif, place next st on stitch holder and hold at back, k1, place stitch back on left needle from holder. Leave the remaining 20(22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts on needle or thread through a scrap piece of yarn to hold. Count 19(21, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts on right needle.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Row 3: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 4: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 10 sts remain, and then repeat rows 1-2 below a total of nine times.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Cast off in pattern.
Continue to Neckline Shaping Left Side.
Neckline Shaping Left Side:
With the remaining 20(22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts, begin on right side row.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k1, skpo, k to lat 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Repeat above two rows until 10 sts remain, and then complete rows 1-2 below a total of nine times.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Cast off in pattern.
The front panel is complete, continue to Back Panel.
Back Panel:
Cast on 52(56, 60, 64, 68, 72) stitches.
Knit 4 rows in 2X2 Rib Stitch and then knit in stockinette stitch until work measures 10(10, 11, 11, 12, 12)”. Continue to Underarm Shaping.
Underarm Shaping:
Row 1: K1, sl1p, k1, sk2po, k40(44, 48, 52, 56, 60), k3tog, k1, sl1p, k1. Count 40(44, 48, 52, 56, 60) sts.
Row 2: sl1p, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p, k1, sl1p.
Row 3: K1, sl1p, k1, sk2po, k36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56), k3tog, k1, sl1p, k1. Count 36(40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts.
Row 4: sl1p, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p, k1, sl1p.
Row 5: K1, sl1p, k1, sk2po, k32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52), k3tog, k1, sl1p, k1. Count 32(36, 40, 44, 48, 52) sts.
Row 6: sl1p, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p, k1, sl1p.
Complete rows 1-2 below twice and then continue to Back Shaping Right Side.
Row 1: K1, sl1p, k to last 2 sts, sl1p, k1.
Row 2: sl1p, k1, sl1p, p to last 3 sts, sl1p, k1, sl1p.
Back Shaping Right Side:
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k13(15, 17, 19, 21, 23), k2tog, k1, sl1p wyif, place next st on stitch holder and hold at back, k1, place stitch back on left needle from holder. Leave the remaining 20(22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts on needle or thread through a scrap piece of yarn to hold. Count 19(21, 23, 25, 27, 29) sts on right needle.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Row 3: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 5 sts, k2tog, k1, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 4: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Repeat rows 3 and 4 until 10 sts remain, and then repeat rows 1-2 below a total of seven times.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Cast off in pattern.
Continue to Back Shaping Left Side.
Back Shaping Left Side:
With the remaining 20(22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts, begin on right side row.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k1, skpo, k to lat 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Repeat above two rows until 10 sts remain, and then complete rows 1-2 below a total of seven times.
Row 1: K1, sl1p wyif, k to last 2 sts, sl1p wyif, k1.
Row 2: sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif, p to last 3 sts, sl1p wyif, k1, sl1p wyif.
Cast off in pattern.
Continue to Finishing.
Finishing:
Sew front and back panels together at the side seams (mattress stitch) and tops of shoulders (whip stitch).
Weave in all loose ends and then wet or steam block to measurements and enjoy your new Lattice Tank Top!
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11 Responses
Hi,
Would love to knit this top but I have a question about the garn. You use Paintbox Simpel Aran your gauge is 15 stiches 19 rows and the garn on the website Lovecraft’s has a gauge 18stiches 24 rows how do I understand that. You use also 6mm needles
Please help
Thanks
Laila
Hi Laila, Thank you for your question. The gauge listed on the yarn package is for a specific needle size. I used a larger needle size than the one recommended to give the fabric more drape, and this is why the gauge that I calculated is different. Gauge can also vary for each individual knitter based on the tension they hold the yarn with.
Thanks for the answer. But I have one more question. The size for example 20″ is for front and another 20″ for back and then add up 80″ circumference. Am I correct?
Thanks
Laila
Can you give clarification for row 6 underarm shaping? I am unsure what is to be repeated to the last 3 stitches
To repeat the first three – my row has 52 stitches and not a multiple of 3
To just sl1p, the yarn will be like 40 stitches back
It’s turning out beautifully, but this really threw me
Hi Jodi, I’m very sorry for the confusion. There was a typo in this line, and I have updated it to include the instruction to purl to the last 3 sts.
Thanks for the answer. But I have one more question. The size for example 20″ is for front and another 20″ for back and then add up 80″ circumference. Am I correct?
Thanks
Laila
Sorry I wrote the wrong number. It should be 40″ together
Sorry I wrote wrong nr, it should be 40″
Thanks
Hi Laila,
Yes you are correct – the total circumference would be 40″ in this case
This is absolutely beautiful. I have been looking for a project to commit to, I think this is the one. I have so many WIP, its insane…. lol Thank you for taking the time out to put this together. I’m a new knitter and your work has made it so easily to follow. So again, thank you. I can’t wait to start, (and finish) this.
You’re most welcome! I hope that you enjoyed the pattern ❤️