Knitted Cropped Tank Top

Looking for a stylish and comfy addition to your wardrobe? Look no further than the knitted cropped tank top! This versatile piece is perfect for sunny days or can be layered for cooler weather. With its soft knit fabric and trendy cropped design, you can easily dress it up with high-waisted jeans or down with your favorite loungewear. The knitted cropped tank top is a must-have for anyone looking to add a touch of chic to their outfit while staying comfortable all day long. So go ahead, treat yourself to this cute and fashionable top that will have you looking and feeling great!

Yarn: Lion Brand Truboo in White (2 skeins)

Needles: Size US 4 single point knitting needles

Size: S/M, M/L

(Size S/M measures 38 inches across the bust)

Gauge: 2 inches = 12 sts.

Front:

**Cast on 69 (79 stitches).

Row 1: K1, KfB knit to the last 2 stitches, KfB, K1.

Repeat Row 1 until there are 93 (103 sts).

Cont working, increasing 1 st at each end of every row, until there are 109 (119) sts,
ending on a Right Side row. Place marker at each end of the last row.

Knit across each row until the piece measures 5 1/2 (6) inches ending on a wrong side row. (Make the tank length longer or shorter here)**

Armhole:

Cast off 6 (8) sts at the beginning next 2 rows. 97 (103) sts.
Row 1: (Right side). K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 95 (101) sts.
Row 2: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 93 (99) sts.

Divide for Left Front:

Row 1: K2. ssk. K38 (41) sts. K2tog. K2 (neck edge). Turn. 44 (47) sts for the Left Front.
Leave rem 47 (50) sts on stitch holder for Right Front.

Size S/M ONLY

Row 2: (Wrong Side). Knit across.
Row 3: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 42 sts.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more. 26 sts.
Next row: (Wrong side). Knit across.
Next row: Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 13 times more. 12 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off knitwise.

Size M/L ONLY

Row 2: (Wrong Side). K4. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
Row 3: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 1 time more. (41 sts)
Next row: (WS). Knit across.
Next row: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 7 times more. (25 sts)
Next row: (Wrong Side). Knit across.
Next row: Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 12 times more. (12 sts)
Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise.

Right Front neck shaping:

ALL SIZES

Row 1: (Right Side). Join yarn to remaining 47 (50) sts on stitch holder. Cast off first stitch.
K2 (including stitch on needle after cast off). ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 44 (47) sts.

Size S/M ONLY:

Row 2: (Wrong Side). Knit across.
Row 3: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 42 sts.
Rep last 2 rows 8 times more. 26 sts.
Next row: (WS). Knit across
Next row: K2. ssk. Knit to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 13 times more. 12 sts.
Knit 2 rows. Bind off knitwise.

Sizes M/L ONLY:
Row 2: (Wrong Side). Knit across.
Row 3: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 1 time more. 41 sts.
Next row: (WS). Knit across.
Next row: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.

Rep last 2 rows 7 times more. 25 sts.
Next row: (Wrong Side). Knit across.
Next row: K2. ssk. Knit to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 12 times more. 12 sts.
Knit 2 rows. Cast off knitwise.

Back:
Work from ** to ** as given for Front.

Armhole Shaping:

Cast off 6 (8) sts beginning next 2 rows. 97 (103) sts.
Next row: (RS). K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 95 (101) sts.
Next row: K2. ssk. Pat to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 93 (99) sts.

Size XS/S ONLY:

Row 1: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 91 sts.
Row 2: Knit across.
Repeat last 2 rows 9 times more. 73 sts.

Size M/L ONLY:

Row 1: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Row 2: K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2.
Repeat last 2 rows 2 times more. 87 sts.
Next row: Knit across.
Next row: K2. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
Rep last 2 rows 7 times more. 71 sts.

ALL SIZES

Knit across each row until armhole measures approx 4½ (5) inches, ending on a Wrong Side row.

Back Neck:

Row 1: (right side) K19 . K2tog. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.
20 sts.
Row 2: K2tog. Knit across.
Row 3: Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Rep last 2 rows 2 times more. 14 (14) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge only every Right Side row to 12 (12) sts.
Knit 2 rows. Bind off knitwise.

With Right Side facing, cast off next 31 (29) sts.
Row 1: ssk. Knit to end of row.
2nd row: Knit to last 2 sts. ssk.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (2) times more. 14 (14) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge only every RS row to 12 (12) sts.
Knit 2 rows. Bind off knitwise.

Finishing:

Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams to markers. Weave in ends.