Breezy Tank

By: Jennie Pakula for Knitty

Inspired by the colors of the sea, this Breezy Tank is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. This is a great knit tank top pattern for anyone wanting to learn how to knit lace as it showcases the beautiful drape of silk yarn in an intricate fashion. Silk can be an intimidating material to work with, but this tutorial shows you how to knit a shirt that works with the yarn, making it a great first experience with silk. Show off this lacy top at your next beach outing.

Click here for knitting pattern

Intermediate

Knitting Needle Size1 or 2.25 mm, 2 or 2.75 mm, 4 or 3.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

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cindyhaag 6484404

May 15, 2013

Link worked for me. Check for yourself.

KnitWench

Apr 22, 2013

The silk yarn is essential to this project; it doesn't sound as if you could substitute anything else. Unfortunately, in the pattern the link for the yarn doesn't work.

Lisa

Jun 19, 2018

I just tried it 5 years after this comment and it still does not work.

naudecathy 3208970

Jun 14, 2012

Gorgeous!