Hawthorne is a light summer tank top with a high neckline, delicate straps and a lace and cable pattern running down the front and back. Knitted from the top down, fronts and backs are first worked separately flat, then joined to work in the round. The top is finished with a simple ribbed hem and i-cord straps.

Caitlin says The Hawthorne tank is best suited for fingering weight  yarns with good stitch definition, in a solid colour for the lace to show to its best effect. We think our Cheviot Marsh 4ply would be a great choice.

Sizes:
Measurements given are for the finished garment. This tank is designed to fit with zero or up to 4” of negative ease at the chest. Choose the size closest to the largest measurement around your chest/upper torso. If you are between sizes choose the size smaller than your actual body measurement. Sample pictured is a size 2 on a 35”/ 89 cm chest with half and inch of negative ease. Pattern includes schematic with full fit details. This pattern is size inclusive to fit through a 66” chest.

Chest Circumference:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9, 10)

77.5 (88, 98, 108, 118.5, 128.5)(138.5, 148.5, 159, 169) cm

30.5 (34.5, 38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 50.5)(54.5, 58.5, 62.5, 66.5)”

Yardage:
Note – yardage is estimated and may vary depending on yarn used, gauge variations and modification.
468 (526, 589, 652, 710, 773) (831, 894, 957, 1015) metres
512 (575, 644, 713, 777, 846) (909, 978, 1047, 1110) yards
2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Cheviot Marsh 4ply.

sizes 1-4  choose small:  2 skeins Cheviot Marsh 4ply

sizes 5-10 choose medium:  3 skeins Cheviot Marsh 4ply

Needles:
Ribbing: 2.75 mm Main: 3.25 mm. Needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Gauge.
Stockinette: 24 sts and 38 rows/rounds = 4”/10 cm on main needle after blocking.

Lace Pattern: 1 lace repeat (27 sts and 30 rows/rounds) measures  11.5 cm / 4.5” wide and 7.5 cm /3”  on main needle after blocking

You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the round. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Pattern is not included. Available on Ravelry here

Please always swatch to check that you meet the gauge of the pattern, and adjust your needles if necessary.