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ABOUT
The Chasing Waves Tank is a breezy, beach-ready tank top with a unique side-to-side construction and elegant vertical eyelet stitching. The slinky, airy fabric makes the perfect piece for hot summer days, whether layered over swimwear or paired with your favorite warm-weather outfits. With built-in bust shaping, an adjustable neckline seam, step-by-step tutorial photos, and plenty of modification options sprinkled throughout, this pattern is designed to help create your perfect fit.
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MATERIALS
Yarn:
DK—Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK in Cream
- 100% Cotton
- 273 yds (250 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g) skein
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Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes
Yardage: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins, or
250 (275, 300, 325, 400) (475, 525, 650, 700) yds
229 (252, 374, 297, 366) (434, 480, 594, 640) m
Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK with any similar DK-weight (category #3) yarn that matches gauge. Most fibers should work fine in this project, particularly plant fibers like cotton, bamboo or any plant fiber blends.
Hook: Size U.S. E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 5 locking stitch markers, several more stitch markers to help with seaming
- 60% Acrylic, 40% Nylon
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367 yds (335 m) per 4 oz (113 g) skein
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Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.
Yardage: 4 skeins or 1350 (1234 m)
Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand Baby Soft® Yarn with any similar light, DK-weight (category #3) yarn that matches gauge.
Hook: Size U.S. F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors
GAUGE
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 22 dc and 9 rows
Block your swatch the same way you would your finished garment.
TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS
Written in U.S. Crochet terms
ch(s): chain(s)
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet (tr in U.K. terms)
dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together (tr2tog in U.K. terms)
PM: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd: round
RS: right side
sc: single crochet (dc in U.K. terms)
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together (dc2tog in U.K. terms)
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
tch: turning chain
WS: wrong side
PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizing: This tank top is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.
Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/round. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round. If only one number is provided, it applies to all sizes.
Right Side/Wrong Side: While each individual panel is reversible, there is a right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) to this top once it is seamed together since the finishing details (straps and borders) are worked on the RS. You will be instructed to designate a RS in the pattern.
Turning Chain: The turning chain counts as a stitch for most of this pattern. Each beginning ch-3 counts as 1 dc and each beginning ch-4 counts as (1 dc + 1 ch). The beginning ch-1 for the single crochet rows when completing the straps does not count as a stitch.
Construction: The front of this top is worked in two identical pieces that get seamed together along the center-front. After seaming these pieces together, the back panel is worked directly onto your front piece, including the back-shaping onto which your straps will attach. The straps are worked last.
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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:
Immediately after purchase, you will instantly receive a digital download of the PDF crochet pattern. Please include your email when prompted (be sure it's spelled correctly). Please send me an email if you don’t receive the download link!
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