PATTERN

Design: Sanne de Niet | @chaicrafts

The Lavande Tank is bound to

become a staple in your

Lavande Tank
summer wardrobe!
The texture of this simple
and sweet summer knit
resembles the rows in a
lavender field – hence its Yarn Measurements
name. This tank, knit in our Durable Double four, 100% cotton, 100g/150m/164yd The samples in the pictures are size M (sample A)
Yarn A: 269 Light Purple, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls and S (sample B)
Durable Double four, is Yarn B: 268 Pastel Lilac, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls
Pattern info
perfect for warm and sunny Knitting needles • The pattern is written in 5 sizes: size XS (S, M, L, XL);
days, but you can also pair it 5mm (US size 8, UK size 6) (circular) knitting needles • This pattern is worked flat, from the bottom up.
or size needed to achieve gauge Turn your work after every row. The front and back are
with a cardigan or a worked separately;
Other materials • The ribbing for the neckline is worked in the round;
denim jacket on chilly • Scissors • Work the decreases in fisherman’s rib in pattern. This means
summer nights. • Measuring tape that if you encounter a k1b when working a k2tog or k3tog,
• Tapestry needle the decrease is also worked through the stitch below the one
on the needle. You’ll have to insert your needle in the same
Used stitches and abbreviations way as when you would work a regular k1b.
See page 6 • For the Italian tubular cast on method: You can find a tutorial
in English by following this link: https://brooklyntweed.com/
Gauge pages/how-to-knit-italian-tubular-cast-on-video-tutorial
Work 14sts and 30 rows in fisherman’s rib to measure • The tubular bind off method: You can find a tutorial by
10x10cm or 4” using 5mm (US size 8, UK size 6) needles. following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
0jPMLIE7ac8
Skill level

SIZING TABLE cm/inch

XS S M L XL

Finished chest size: 80 90 100 110 120

31.5 35.5 39 43 47

Fits chest size: 70-80 80-90 90-100 100-110 110-120

27.5-31.5 31.5-35.5 35.5-39 39-43 43-47

Total length: 61 61 62,5 63,5 64,5

24 24 24.5 25 25.5
For the working
Length to arm 42 41 41 40,5 40,5 links to the
opening: 16.5 16 16 16 16 tutorials, scan

this QR code
Armhole depth: 19 20 21,5 23 24
7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5

Yarn A:
48 DURABLE MAGAZINE Light Purple 49 spring summer
 PATTERN

Design: Sanne de Niet | @chaicrafts

The Lavande Tank is bound to

become a staple in your

Lavande Tank
summer wardrobe!
The texture of this simple
and sweet summer knit
resembles the rows in a
lavender field – hence its Yarn Measurements
name. This tank, knit in our Durable Double four, 100% cotton, 100g/150m/164yd The samples in the pictures are size M (sample A)
Yarn A: 269 Light Purple, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls and S (sample B)
Durable Double four, is Yarn B: 268 Pastel Lilac, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls
Pattern info
perfect for warm and sunny Knitting needles • The pattern is written in 5 sizes: size XS (S, M, L, XL);
days, but you can also pair it 5mm (US size 8, UK size 6) (circular) knitting needles • This pattern is worked flat, from the bottom up.
or size needed to achieve gauge Turn your work after every row. The front and back are
with a cardigan or a worked separately;
Other materials • The ribbing for the neckline is worked in the round;
denim jacket on chilly • Scissors • Work the decreases in fisherman’s rib in pattern. This means
summer nights. • Measuring tape that if you encounter a k1b when working a k2tog or k3tog,
• Tapestry needle the decrease is also worked through the stitch below the one
on the needle. You’ll have to insert your needle in the same
Used stitches and abbreviations way as when you would work a regular k1b.
See page 6 • For the Italian tubular cast on method: You can find a tutorial
in English by following this link: https://brooklyntweed.com/
Gauge pages/how-to-knit-italian-tubular-cast-on-video-tutorial
Work 14sts and 30 rows in fisherman’s rib to measure • The tubular bind off method: You can find a tutorial by
10x10cm or 4” using 5mm (US size 8, UK size 6) needles. following this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
0jPMLIE7ac8
Skill level

SIZING TABLE cm/inch

XS S M L XL

Finished chest size: 80 90 100 110 120

31.5 35.5 39 43 47

Fits chest size: 70-80 80-90 90-100 100-110 110-120

27.5-31.5 31.5-35.5 35.5-39 39-43 43-47

Total length: 61 61 62,5 63,5 64,5

24 24 24.5 25 25.5
For the working
Length to arm 42 41 41 40,5 40,5 links to the
opening: 16.5 16 16 16 16 tutorials, scan

this QR code
Armhole depth: 19 20 21,5 23 24
7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5

Yarn A:
48 DURABLE MAGAZINE Light Purple 49 spring summer
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Pattern
Front: Size S – L only: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Size L only: RS: Decrease row.
Cast on 59, (65, 73, 79, 87) sts using Italian tubular cast Work 1 decrease row (RS). Decrease row for size L. - Total: -, (-, -, 16, -) sts.
on method. - Total: -, (43, 47, 49, -) sts. - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 16) sts.
Work the following -, (3, 3, 1, -) rows in fisherman’s rib. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Knit in rib stitch as described below after completing the Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: 12, (13, 15, 15, 19) sts.
set-up rows for the cast on: Shaping the neckline Decrease row for size XL.
Row 1: *p1, k1; repeat from * to last st, p1. Bind off for neckline as follows: - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts. Size XS and XL only: RS: Decrease row.
Row 2: *k1, p1; repeat from * to last st, k1. - Total: 10, (-, -, -, 17) sts.
Size XS and XL: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Repeat rows 1-2 three more times to finish the bottom ribbing. RS: Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in fisherman’s rib, lldd, work 9, - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Continue working in fisherman’s rib as described as follows: (-, -, -, 16) sts in fisherman’s rib, bind off 5, (-, -, -, 7) sts, - Total: 10, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts.
Row 1: RS: k1, *k1b, k1; repeat from * to last 2sts, k1b, k1. work in fisherman’s rib to last 9sts, rldd, work in fisherman’s Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Row 2: WS: p1, *k1, k1b; repeat from * to last 2sts, k1, p1. rib to last st, k1. - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. Size S and M only: RS: Decrease row.
- Total: 2 × 16, (-, -, -, 23) sts. - Total: -, (11, 13, -, -) sts.
Work in fisherman’s rib for approx. 118, (116, 116, 114, 114) rows Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
or until your piece measures approx. 42, (41, 41, 40.5, 40.5) Size S – L: - Total: 7, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
cm /16.5, (16, 16, 16, 16) inches. RS: Sl 1 p-wise, work -, (18, 20, 20, -) sts in fisherman’s rib, - Total: 9, (10, 12, 14, 16) sts.
bind off -, (5, 5, 7, -) sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Size XS only:
Shaping the armholes - Total: 2 × -, (19, 21, 21, -) sts. Work 19 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s Size L only: RS: Decrease row.
RS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts. - Total: -, (-, -, 12, -) sts.
work in pattern to end. From now on, both “fronts” will be worked separately. Cut the yarn.
- Total: 56, (62, 68, 74, 82) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
WS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, Right front Size S – XL: - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 16) sts.
work in pattern to end. Continue knitting the right front by working all WS rows Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 53, (59, 63, 69, 77) sts. in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget the selvedge stitches!) Size XL only: RS: Decrease row.
The RS rows are worked as described below. Some of these Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: -, (-, -, -, 14) sts.
You will now continue shaping the armhole by working rows are also decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked as - Total: -, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.
decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked on the RS of follows: bind off indicated number of stitches, work in Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
your work as follows: fisherman’s rib to the last 9sts, rldd, work in fisherman’s Work -, (15, 19, 19, 19) rows (includes both RS and WS) in - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in pattern to last rib to last st, k1. fisherman’s rib after finishing the last bind off row.
9sts, rldd, work in pattern to last st, k1. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Continue as follows: - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
When shaping the armholes, we will create a neat looking Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Left front
edge by turning the first and the last stitch of every row into a Decrease row for size S and M. Join yarn on WS. Work all RS rows in fisherman’s rib Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
selvedge stitch. This is done by slipping the first stitch of every - Total: 14, (15, 17, 19, 21) sts. (don’t forget the selvedge stitches), except when stated - Total: 7, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts.
row purlwise, and knitting the last stitch of every row. otherwise. Some of the RS rows are decrease rows.
Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Decrease rows are worked as follows: sl 1 p-wise, work Size XS only:
Work 1 decrease row (RS). Decrease row for size L. 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Work 20 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s
- Total: 49, (55, 59, 65, 73) sts. - Total: 13, (14, 16, 16, 20) sts. The WS rows are worked as described below: rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts.
Cut the yarn.
Work the following 3 rows in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
the selvedge stitches!). till end of row. Decrease row - Total: 14, (17, 19, 19, 21) sts. Size S – XL:
for size XS and XL. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
*Work 1 decrease row (RS). - Total: 10, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts. Size S and M only: RS: Decrease row.
- Total: 45, (51, 55, 61, 69) sts. - Total: -, (15, 17, -, -) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Work in fisherman’s - Total: -, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.
Work the following 5 rows in fisherman’s rib* rib till end of row. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Decrease row for size - Total: 13, (14, 16, 18, 20) sts. Work -, (16, 20, 20, 20) rows (includes both RS and WS)
Repeat * to * 1, (1, 1, 2, 3) more time(s). S and M. in fisherman’s rib after finishing the last bind off row.
You now have 41, (47, 51, 53, 57) sts. - Total: 10, (11, 13, 15, 17) sts. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn.

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Pattern
Front: Size S – L only: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Size L only: RS: Decrease row.
Cast on 59, (65, 73, 79, 87) sts using Italian tubular cast Work 1 decrease row (RS). Decrease row for size L. - Total: -, (-, -, 16, -) sts.
on method. - Total: -, (43, 47, 49, -) sts. - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 16) sts.
Work the following -, (3, 3, 1, -) rows in fisherman’s rib. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Knit in rib stitch as described below after completing the Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: 12, (13, 15, 15, 19) sts.
set-up rows for the cast on: Shaping the neckline Decrease row for size XL.
Row 1: *p1, k1; repeat from * to last st, p1. Bind off for neckline as follows: - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts. Size XS and XL only: RS: Decrease row.
Row 2: *k1, p1; repeat from * to last st, k1. - Total: 10, (-, -, -, 17) sts.
Size XS and XL: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Repeat rows 1-2 three more times to finish the bottom ribbing. RS: Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in fisherman’s rib, lldd, work 9, - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Continue working in fisherman’s rib as described as follows: (-, -, -, 16) sts in fisherman’s rib, bind off 5, (-, -, -, 7) sts, - Total: 10, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts.
Row 1: RS: k1, *k1b, k1; repeat from * to last 2sts, k1b, k1. work in fisherman’s rib to last 9sts, rldd, work in fisherman’s Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Row 2: WS: p1, *k1, k1b; repeat from * to last 2sts, k1, p1. rib to last st, k1. - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. Size S and M only: RS: Decrease row.
- Total: 2 × 16, (-, -, -, 23) sts. - Total: -, (11, 13, -, -) sts.
Work in fisherman’s rib for approx. 118, (116, 116, 114, 114) rows Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
or until your piece measures approx. 42, (41, 41, 40.5, 40.5) Size S – L: - Total: 7, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
cm /16.5, (16, 16, 16, 16) inches. RS: Sl 1 p-wise, work -, (18, 20, 20, -) sts in fisherman’s rib, - Total: 9, (10, 12, 14, 16) sts.
bind off -, (5, 5, 7, -) sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Size XS only:
Shaping the armholes - Total: 2 × -, (19, 21, 21, -) sts. Work 19 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s Size L only: RS: Decrease row.
RS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts. - Total: -, (-, -, 12, -) sts.
work in pattern to end. From now on, both “fronts” will be worked separately. Cut the yarn.
- Total: 56, (62, 68, 74, 82) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
WS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, Right front Size S – XL: - Total: 9, (10, 12, 12, 16) sts.
work in pattern to end. Continue knitting the right front by working all WS rows Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 53, (59, 63, 69, 77) sts. in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget the selvedge stitches!) Size XL only: RS: Decrease row.
The RS rows are worked as described below. Some of these Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: -, (-, -, -, 14) sts.
You will now continue shaping the armhole by working rows are also decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked as - Total: -, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.
decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked on the RS of follows: bind off indicated number of stitches, work in Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
your work as follows: fisherman’s rib to the last 9sts, rldd, work in fisherman’s Work -, (15, 19, 19, 19) rows (includes both RS and WS) in - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in pattern to last rib to last st, k1. fisherman’s rib after finishing the last bind off row.
9sts, rldd, work in pattern to last st, k1. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Continue as follows: - Total: 8, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
When shaping the armholes, we will create a neat looking Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Left front
edge by turning the first and the last stitch of every row into a Decrease row for size S and M. Join yarn on WS. Work all RS rows in fisherman’s rib Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
selvedge stitch. This is done by slipping the first stitch of every - Total: 14, (15, 17, 19, 21) sts. (don’t forget the selvedge stitches), except when stated - Total: 7, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts.
row purlwise, and knitting the last stitch of every row. otherwise. Some of the RS rows are decrease rows.
Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Decrease rows are worked as follows: sl 1 p-wise, work Size XS only:
Work 1 decrease row (RS). Decrease row for size L. 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Work 20 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s
- Total: 49, (55, 59, 65, 73) sts. - Total: 13, (14, 16, 16, 20) sts. The WS rows are worked as described below: rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts.
Cut the yarn.
Work the following 3 rows in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
the selvedge stitches!). till end of row. Decrease row - Total: 14, (17, 19, 19, 21) sts. Size S – XL:
for size XS and XL. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
*Work 1 decrease row (RS). - Total: 10, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts. Size S and M only: RS: Decrease row.
- Total: 45, (51, 55, 61, 69) sts. - Total: -, (15, 17, -, -) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Work in fisherman’s - Total: -, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.
Work the following 5 rows in fisherman’s rib* rib till end of row. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Decrease row for size - Total: 13, (14, 16, 18, 20) sts. Work -, (16, 20, 20, 20) rows (includes both RS and WS)
Repeat * to * 1, (1, 1, 2, 3) more time(s). S and M. in fisherman’s rib after finishing the last bind off row.
You now have 41, (47, 51, 53, 57) sts. - Total: 10, (11, 13, 15, 17) sts. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn.

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Back From now on, both “backs” will be worked separately. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Work 3 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s rib after
Work exactly like the front, up until the armhole. - Total: 9, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn.
Continue here when you reach the armhole shaping. Left back Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Work all WS rows in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget the selvedge Right back
Armhole shaping stitches!). The RS rows are worked as follows: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Join yarn on WS. Work all RS rows in fisherman’s rib
RS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, - Total: 8, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts. (don’t forget the selvedge stitches). The WS rows are
work in pattern to end. Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. worked as follows:
- Total: 56, (62, 68, 74, 82) sts. - Total: 11, (11, 13, 13, 15) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
WS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
work in pattern to end. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: 7, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts. - Total: 11, (11, 13, 13, 15) sts.
- Total: 53, (59, 63, 69, 77) sts. - Total: 10, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 10, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts.
You will now continue shaping the armhole by working
decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked on the RS Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
of your work as follows: - Total: 9, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in pattern to
last 9sts, rldd, work in pattern to last st, k1. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.

When shaping the armholes, we will create a neat looking edge Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
by turning the first and the last stitch of every row into a - Total: 8, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts.
selvedge stitch. This is done by slipping the first stitch of every
row purlwise, and knitting the last stitch of every row. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.

Work 1 decrease row (RS). Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 49, (55, 59, 65, 73) sts. - Total: 7, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.

Work the following 3 rows in fisherman’s rib Work 4 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s
(don’t forget the selvedge stitches!). rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts.
Cut the yarn.
*Work 1 decrease row (RS).
- Total: 45, (51, 55, 61, 69) sts. Assembling and finishing
Sew the shoulder seams together using an invisible horizontal
Work the following 5 rows in fisherman’s rib* seam. Close the side seams of the front and back using the
mattress stitch.
Repeat * to * 3, (4, 4, 5, 6) more times.
You now have 33, (35, 39, 41, 45) sts. Pick up approx. 96, (96, 104, 108, 108) stitches around
the neckline, starting in one of the shoulder seams.
Work the following 8, (6, 10, 8, 6) rows in fisherman’s rib. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
Work the ribbing as follows:
Shaping the neckline Round 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * till end of round.
Bind off for the neckline as follows:
Sl 1 p-wise, work 12, (12, 14, 14, 16) sts in fisherman’s rib, Repeat round 1 three more times. Bind off all sts using
bind off 7, (9, 9, 11, 11) sts, work in fisherman’s rib till a tubular cast off.
end of row. (RS)
- Total: 2 x 13, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts. Weave in all ends.

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Back From now on, both “backs” will be worked separately. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Work 3 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s rib after
Work exactly like the front, up until the armhole. - Total: 9, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts. finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn.
Continue here when you reach the armhole shaping. Left back Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
Work all WS rows in fisherman’s rib (don’t forget the selvedge Right back
Armhole shaping stitches!). The RS rows are worked as follows: Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Join yarn on WS. Work all RS rows in fisherman’s rib
RS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, - Total: 8, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts. (don’t forget the selvedge stitches). The WS rows are
work in pattern to end. Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. worked as follows:
- Total: 56, (62, 68, 74, 82) sts. - Total: 11, (11, 13, 13, 15) sts. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
WS: Bind off 3, (3, 5, 5, 5) sts in pattern for the armhole, Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. Bind off 2sts, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
work in pattern to end. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row. - Total: 7, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts. - Total: 11, (11, 13, 13, 15) sts.
- Total: 53, (59, 63, 69, 77) sts. - Total: 10, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts. Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 10, (10, 12, 12, 14) sts.
You will now continue shaping the armhole by working
decrease rows. Decrease rows are worked on the RS Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
of your work as follows: - Total: 9, (9, 11, 11, 13) sts.
Sl 1 p-wise, work 5sts in pattern, lldd, work in pattern to
last 9sts, rldd, work in pattern to last st, k1. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.

When shaping the armholes, we will create a neat looking edge Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
by turning the first and the last stitch of every row into a - Total: 8, (8, 10, 10, 12) sts.
selvedge stitch. This is done by slipping the first stitch of every
row purlwise, and knitting the last stitch of every row. Work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.

Work 1 decrease row (RS). Bind off 1st, work in fisherman’s rib till end of row.
- Total: 49, (55, 59, 65, 73) sts. - Total: 7, (7, 9, 9, 11) sts.

Work the following 3 rows in fisherman’s rib Work 4 rows (includes both RS and WS) in fisherman’s
(don’t forget the selvedge stitches!). rib after finishing the last bind off row. Bind off all sts.
Cut the yarn.
*Work 1 decrease row (RS).
- Total: 45, (51, 55, 61, 69) sts. Assembling and finishing
Sew the shoulder seams together using an invisible horizontal
Work the following 5 rows in fisherman’s rib* seam. Close the side seams of the front and back using the
mattress stitch.
Repeat * to * 3, (4, 4, 5, 6) more times.
You now have 33, (35, 39, 41, 45) sts. Pick up approx. 96, (96, 104, 108, 108) stitches around
the neckline, starting in one of the shoulder seams.
Work the following 8, (6, 10, 8, 6) rows in fisherman’s rib. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
Work the ribbing as follows:
Shaping the neckline Round 1: *k1, p1; repeat from * till end of round.
Bind off for the neckline as follows:
Sl 1 p-wise, work 12, (12, 14, 14, 16) sts in fisherman’s rib, Repeat round 1 three more times. Bind off all sts using
bind off 7, (9, 9, 11, 11) sts, work in fisherman’s rib till a tubular cast off.
end of row. (RS)
- Total: 2 x 13, (13, 15, 15, 17) sts. Weave in all ends.

52 DURABLE MAGAZINE Strappy Beach Dress, see page 62 Yarn B: Pastel Lilac 53 spring summer