Ladies Knife Pleat Ribbed Tank Top
Project: Ladies Knife Pleat Ribbed Tank Top
Pattern: P058
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Intermediate Knit
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | XS-S 8-10 |
S-M 10-12 |
M-L 12-14 |
L-XL 14-16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Bust | 80 cm | 85 cm | 90 cm | 95 cm |
| Hem Circumference | 94 cm | 104 cm | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Hip Measurement | 90 cm | 100 cm | 110 cm | 120 cm |
| Length (approx) | 53 cm | 55 cm | 57 cm | 58 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | XS-S | S-M | M-L | L-XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ficio Starburst 100g balls | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT:
A pair of 3.50mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
Stitch markers.
TENSION:
28 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over twisted rib stitch pattern, using 3.50mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
- Kfb: K1 into the fr of the next stitch on the needle but do not slide the stitch off, K1 into the bk of the same stitch on the needle and slide the stitch off the needle
- M2St: Pick up horizontal loop in between the needles, before the next stitch and place on LN. Work front and back into this loop, increasing by 2 sts. Taking note of what sts are to come next in the stitch pattern
- P: Purl
- P2tog: Purl 2 Together
- Pfb: Purl 1, Purl tbl to increase by 1
- Sl1: Slip One Stitch purl wise
- wyif: With Yarn in Front
- wyib: With Yarn in Back
- ssk: Slip, Slip Knit (Left Slanting Decrease)
FRONT TOP
Cast On:
Using 3.50mm needles, cast on 132 (145 - 158 - 171) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *K4, [P1, Ktbl] 3 times, P3; rep from * to last st, K1.
Row 2: K1 *K3, [Ptbl, K1] 3 times, P4; rep from * to last st, K1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 5cm in length ending with a 2nd row.
Side Shaping:
Row 1: Work pattern for 22 (23 - 26 - 30) sts, P3tog, place marker, keeping
pattern correct work the next 82 (93 - 100 - 105) sts. place another marker.
P3tog. Work pattern to end ... 128 (141 - 154 - 167) rem.
Rows 2-10: Work as normal, keeping pattern correct.
Row 11: Work pattern as normal to 3 sts before the marker, P3tog, work
pattern as normal to the next marker, P3tog. Work pattern to the end of the
row ... 124 (137 - 150 - 163) sts rem.
Rows 12-18: Work as normal, taking care to keep pattern correct.
Repeat rows 11- 18 twice more ... 116 (131 - 142 - 155) sts rem.**
Work as normal without decreases until piece measures 34 (35 - 35 - 33) cm from the beg ending with a WS row.
Beg Rib Pattern Shift:
Row 1 (RS): Work pattern as normal across 32 (33 - 38 - 38) sts, P3tog. Place Marker. Work pattern established across next 10 sts checking that it matches the stitch pattern written below:
Shifting Rib Pattern 1:
XS-S Row 1: K1, [P1, Ktbl] 3 times, P3, K1.
S-M Row 1: Ktbl, [P1, Ktbl] x 2, P3, K1.
M-L Row 1: P3, K4,P1, Ktbl, P1.
L-XL Row 1: As Above
Place Marker, M2St. Work in pattern established across 26 (39 - 39 - 52) sts. M2St. Place Marker. Work pattern established across next 10 sts again checking that it matches the stitch pattern described above.
Place marker. P3tog. Work pattern across the rem 32 (34 - 39 - 39) sts ... 116 (131 - 142 - 155) sts
Rows 2 - 4: To create the shift in rib between [ and ], work in pattern established as it appears, slipping markers as you get to them and keeping in position.
Row 5: Work in pattern until 3 sts before next marker. P3tog, Pattern across 10 sts, Sl Marker. [M2St, repeating the last two sts to be worked, then slip markers. Work in pattern established until next marker, M2St, making the next two sts to be work, then slip marker] Continue in pattern across 10 sts, P3tog. Work in pattern until end of row.
Repeat Rows 2-5, 7 (7 - 7 - 9) more times.
Next Row (WS): Work even in pattern slipping markers in position as you come to them.
Shaping Armholes:
Continuing working in the same pattern and keeping markers in their position, cast off 5 (7 - 7 - 9) sts at the beg of next two rows ... 106 (117 - 128 - 137) sts.
Row 3: K2, P3tog. Work in pattern to 3 sts before next marker. P3tog.
Pattern across 10 sts. Sl Marker, Pattern to next marker, slipping it as you
come to it. Pattern across 10 sts, Sl Marker, P3tog. Work in pattern until last
5 sts. P3tog. K2 ... 98 (111 - 120 - 129) sts.
Row 4: K1, work in pattern established until the last st, slipping markers as
you come to them. K1.
Row 5: K2, P3tog. work in pattern established until the last 5 sts, slipping
markers as you come to them. P3tog, K2 ... 94 (107 - 116 - 125) sts.
Row 6: As Row 4
Row 7: K2, work in pattern until 3 sts before first marker, P3tog. Work to
the next two markers, slipping them as you come to them. Work in pattern
across 10 sts, slip final marker. P3tog. Pattern to last 2 sts, K2 ... 90 (103 -
112 - 121) sts.
Row 8: Work as Row 4, except remove the markers as you come to them.
Row 9: K2, P3tog, work to last 5 sts, P3tog, K2 ... 86 (99 - 108 - 117) sts.
Repeat Row 9, 0 (0 - 1 - 1) more time(s) ... 86 (99 - 104 - 113) sts
Next Row: Work as Row 4.
Neck Shaping:
Next Row (RS): K2, P3tog, work in pattern across 37 (43 - 46 - 50) sts. Using a cable needle, slip the next two stitches onto it, twist and continue working in pattern to last 5 sts. P3tog, K2 ... 82 (95 - 100 - 109) sts
Turn work and continue working on the last 41 (47 - 50 - 54) sts only.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Next Row: K1, SSK, pattern to last 5 sts, P3tog, K2.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Repeat these two rows, 8 (10 - 8 - 10) times more ... 14 (14 - 23 - 21) sts
Work in pattern without shaping until armhole measures 20 (21 - 22 - 23) cm ending on a WS row. Cast off rem sts.
With WS of work facing join yarn to the rem, 41 (48 - 50 - 55) sts.
Next Row (WS): K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Next Row: K2, P3tog, pattern to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Repeat these two rows, 8 (10 - 8 - 10) times more ... 14 (15 - 23 - 22) sts
Work in pattern without shaping until armhole measures 20 (21 - 22 - 23) cm ending on a WS row. Cast off rem sts. ***
ITEM A: Front Top
ITEM B: Back of Tank Top
BACK TOP
Cast On:
Work until ** as for front. Continue working in pattern without shaping until piece measures the same as front piece to the beg of the armhole shaping, ending with a WS row... 116 (131 - 142 - 155) sts rem.
Armhole Shaping:
Keeping pattern correct, cast off 6 (8 - 8 - 10) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows ... 104 (115 - 126 - 135)
Row 1 (RS): K2, P3tog, work pattern to last 5 sts, P3tog, K2.
Row 2: K1, work in pattern to last st, K1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, 4 (4 - 5 - 5) more times ... 84 (95 - 104 - 111) sts rem.
Neck Shaping:
Next Row (RS): K2, P3tog, work in pattern across 36 (41 - 46 - 49) sts. Using a cable needle, slip the next two stitches onto it, twist and continue working in pattern to last 5 sts. K2, P3tog ... 80 (91 - 100 - 107) sts
Turn work and continue working on the last 40 (45 - 50 - 53) sts only.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Next Row: K1, SSK, pattern to last 5 sts, P3tog, K2.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Repeat these two rows, 7 (9 - 7 - 9) times more ... 16 (15 - 26 - 23) sts
Work in pattern without shaping until armhole measures 20 (21 - 22 - 23) cm ending on a WS row. Cast off rem sts.
With WS of work facing join yarn to the rem, 40 (46 - 50 - 54) sts.
Next Row (WS): K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Next Row: K2, P3tog, pattern to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1.
Next Row: K1, pattern to last st, K1.
Repeat these two rows, 7 (9 - 7 - 9) times more ... 16 (16 - 26 - 24) sts
Work in pattern without shaping until armhole measures 20 (21 - 22 - 23) cm ending on a WS row. Cast off rem sts.
FINISHING
Join side seams together, leaving a 11cm split at the hem of the top for side slits to stay open. Sew shoulder seams together.
ITEM C: Ribbing Detail
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Ficio Starburst, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 28 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over twisted rib stitch pattern, using 3.50mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include smooth, lightweight yarns with good stitch definition and enough elasticity to maintain the shifting twisted rib pattern. A variegated or self-striping yarn can recreate the colour changes of the original Starburst yarn, while a solid colour will place greater emphasis on the ribbed texture and shaping.
Customisation Ideas
- Use a variegated or self-striping yarn to emphasise the shifting rib pattern.
- Work the tank in a solid colour to highlight the twisted rib texture and shaping.
- Lengthen or shorten the body before beginning the armhole shaping for a customised fit.
- Adjust the depth of the side slits during finishing while keeping both sides even.
- Use two balls concurrently as noted in the pattern to help reduce colour pooling and create longer colour transitions.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the twisted rib pattern, neckline, side shaping and open hem slits. Store folded rather than hanging to avoid stretching the ribbed fabric over time.
