Athens Tank Pattern
Lead designer: Shellie Anderson
Strike a pose with Athens, a classic tank with clean A-line shaping. Seed stitch anchors the hem, while a scoop neck frames the face in this fresh yet timeless top.
Skill Level
Intermediate
MATERIALS
Shibui Knits Reed
4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Shown in Ivory
Gauge
26 sts & 36 rows = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Reed, on size 5 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles
Size
XS (S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL)
To fit bust size 32.5 (34.5, 36.5, 38.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5)"
Finished Dimensions
35 (37, 39, 41, 43, 47, 51)" bust circumference Tank Version: 25.75 (26, 26.25, 26.5, 26.75, 27, 27.5)" back length from shoulder)
Layering Version: 26.25 (26.5, 26.75, 27, 27.25, 27.5, 28)" back length from shoulder)
Model is 5' 9" wearing Size S with +2.5" ease
Notes
Front and back are worked flat from the bottom up with 1 strand of Reed. Seed Stitch hem is worked using 2 strands of Reed. Side vents are edged with Seed Stitch using 1 strand of Reed. Two armhole depths are offered, Tank and Layering, so Athens can be worn alone or as part of a layered look.