Knitted Cropped Tank

The knitted cropped tank is an absolute must-have for your summer wardrobe! This stylish and versatile piece is perfect for staying cool and looking chic on those sunny days. The soft, breathable fabric will keep you comfortable all day long, whether you're out for a casual brunch with friends or relaxing in the park. Pair it with high-waisted jeans or a flowy skirt for a trendy and effortless ensemble that will have you turning heads wherever you go. Get ready to rock those sunny vibes with this adorable knitted cropped tank!

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.