Quince & Co Fresia Tank Project

Fresia is a classic summer staples that’s sure to fly off your needles! Fresia’s understated silhouette gives way to intricate side panels, for the perfect everyday tank you’ll be reaching for to layer with outfits. Knit in handkerchief-soft Quince & Co Sparrow, we can’t wait to see which color you choose for your Fresia!

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Construction

The hem of the tank is worked flat in two pieces from the bottom up and then joined to work the body in the round to the armholes. The body is then split and the front and back are worked flat, shaping the armholes and the neck, and then the shoulders are seamed using kitchener stitch.

Size

Bust circumference: 36¾ (39¾, 43¼, 46¼, 49¼, 52¼) (55, 58, 61, 64, 67)" [93.5 (101, 110, 117.5, 125, 132.5) (139.5, 147.5, 155, 162.5, 170) cm]
Sample shown in size 36¾" [93.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'9" [175.5 cm] tall model (2¾" [7 cm] positive ease)
Suggested ease: positive 2–3" [5–8 cm]

Materials

Quince & Co Sparrow: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins, sown in Blue Spruce
2.75mm/U2 – 32″ circular needles
2.75mm/US2 double pointed needles
Pattern

Skills

German twisted cast on, knitted and cable cast on, wrap-and-turn short rows, picking up sts, Kitchener stitch, sewn bind off (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

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