Independence Day Tank

Channel classic American style this summer with this red, white, and blue tank top. Knit in 100% linen, Flax creates a fabric that is actually wearable in the heat of summer. Front and back are knit sideways in stockinette stitch stripes. Casual rolled stockinette edges in blue finish things off.  

Independence Tank  
Designed by Rachel Brockman  

SIZES  
Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)  
Shown in Small size modeled with 1¼" of positive ease  

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS  
Bust: 29¼ (33¼, 37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼, 57¼)"  
Length: 21¼ (21¾, 22¾, 23¼, 24, 24¼, 25, 25¼)"  

MATERIALS  
Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 50g/137 yds)  
• 102 Poppy (A) - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hanks  
• 14 White (B) - 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) hanks  
• 103 Regatta (C) - 1 hank, all sizes  
Needle: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16" & 32" circular or size needed to obtain gauge  
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker  

GAUGE  
24 sts x 28 rows = 4" in St st  
Save time, check your gauge.  

PATTERN NOTES  
A blog post about this pattern can be found  at this link.