Mila, a free knitting pattern from Knitty.com. Free knitting pattern for a mesh-stitch long, striped tank.

INTRODUCTION

Mila

beauty shot

by Katie Rempe

Tangy

Mila was created to complement any tank top, swim suit, and all abbreviated warm weather clothing. Whether you’re hitting the beach, strolling the boardwalk, or out grabbing a bite, this tank will ensure you’re always prepared to look your best while still keeping you cool.

spacer model: Katie Rempe

spacer photos: Candice Bledsoe

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
S hown in size L with 2 inches/5 cm of negative ease 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches/ 71[81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132] cm
Length: 26[26.5, 27.5, 28, 29, 30, 31] inches / 66[67.5, 70, 71, 73.5, 76, 78.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
HiKoo® Woodi [53% Abaca Pulp, 47% Cotton; 60yd/55m per 50g skein];
[MC] 1019 Spruce; 3[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5] skeins
[CC1] 1014 Birch; 3[3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5] skeins
[CC2] 1020 Tupelo; 2[2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4] skeins
[CC3] 1015 Palm; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2] skeins
[CC4] 1016 Poplar; 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2] skeins
[CC5] 1017 Sequoia; 1[1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 3] skeins

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 US #10/6mm circular needle, 24[24, 32, 32, 32, 40, 40] inches/ 60[60, 80, 80, 80, 100, 100] cm long
1 US #10.5/6.5mm circular needle, 24[24, 32, 32, 32, 40, 40] inches/ 60[60, 80, 80, 80, 100, 100] cm long

Notions
stitch markers
stitch holders or waste yarn
extra US #10/6mm needle for 3-needle BO
yarn needle

GAUGE

12 sts/22 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm n Stockinette stitch on larger needle
12 sts/12 rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in Eyelet Pattern on smaller needle

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

All slipped sts are slipped purlwise with yarn on WS.

Eyelet Pattern (multiple of 2 sts)
Note: Change colors on Round 4 (a knit round) of patt.

Round 1 [RS]: *K2tog, yo; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: *Yo, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 for pattern.

Techniques:

3-needle BO

DIRECTIONS

BODY
Using CC1 and smaller needle, loosely CO 84[96, 108, 120, 132, 144, 156] sts. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to twists sts.

Work in Eyelet Pattern in CC1 until piece measures 6 inches/15 cm, ending after Round 3 of patt.

Cut CC1 and join CC2. Cont in Eyelet Pattern for an additional 4 inches/10 cm, ending after Round 3 of patt.

Cut CC2 and join CC3. Cont in Eyelet Pattern for an additional 1 inch/2.5 cm, ending after Round 3 of patt.

Cut CC3 and join CC4. Cont in Eyelet Pattern for an additional 1.5 inches/3.5 cm, ending after Round 3 of patt.

Cut CC4 and join CC5. Cont in Eyelet Patt for an additional 3 inches/7.5 cm, ending after Round 3 of patt.

Body should now measure 15.5 inches/39.5 cm from CO edge.

Cut CC5 and join MC. Change to larger needle.

Work in Stockinette stitch for 4[4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6] inches/ 10[10, 11.5, 11.5, 12.5, 14, 15] cm or until work measures desired length to underarm.

Divide for Front:
Row 1 [RS]: BO 3[3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7] sts, knit until there are 39[45, 49, 55, 61, 65, 71] sts on RH needle. Place remaining 42[48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78] sts of row onto holder for Back. Turn. 39[45, 49, 55, 61, 65, 71] sts.
Row 2 [WS]: BO 3[3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7] sts, p to end. 36[42, 44, 50, 56, 58, 64] sts.
Row 3: Sl1, k to end.
Row 4: Sl1, p to end.

Row 5 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts decreased.
Row 6 [WS]: Sl1, p to end.
Repeat Rows 5-6 0[0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 4] times more. 34[40, 40, 46, 50, 50, 54] sts.

Divide for Right Front:
Row 9 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k 8[10, 10, 12, 12, 12, 12] , BO 10[12, 12, 14, 18, 18, 22] sts, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 11[13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15] sts remain on each side.

Continue on these 11[13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15] sts for Right Front only. Place 11[13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15] sts of Left Front on holder if desired.

Right Front
Row 10 [WS]: Sl1, p to end.
Row 11 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 9[11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13] sts.
Row 12: Sl1, p to end.

Row 13 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to end. 1 st decreased.
Row 14 [WS]: Sl1, p to end.
Repeat Rows 13-14 0[2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4] times more. 8 sts.

Work even in St st, slipping the first st of every row, until strap measures 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches / 16.5[18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24] cm from armhole BO.

Break yarn and place sts on holder.

Left Front
Place 11[13, 13, 15, 15, 15, 15] sts held for Left Front onto needle with WS facing for next row. Join MC.

Row 10 [WS]: Purl.
Row 11 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to 4 last sts, ssk, k2. 9[11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13] sts.
Row 12: Sl1, p to end.

Row 13: Sl1, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 1 st decreased.
Row 14: Sl1, p to end.
Repeat Rows 13-14 0[2, 2, 4, 4, 4, 4] times more. 8 sts remain.

Work even in St st until strap measures 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches / 16.5[18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24] cm from armhole BO.

Break yarn and place sts on holder.

Back
Place 42[48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78] sts held for Back onto needle with RS facing for next row. Join MC.

Row 1 [RS]: BO 3[3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7] sts, k to end. 39[45, 49, 55, 61, 65, 71] sts.
Row 2 [WS]: BO 3[3, 5, 5, 5, 7, 7] sts, p to end. 36[42, 44, 50, 56, 58, 64] sts.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts decreased.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl1, p to end.
Repeat Rows 3-4 2[5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16] times more. 30 sts remain.

Next row [RS]: Sl1, k9, BO 10 sts, k to end.

Continue on these 10 sts for Left Back only. Place 10 sts of Right Back on holder if desired.

Left Back
Next row [WS]: Sl1, p9.
Next row [RS]: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to end. 9 sts.
Next row: Sl1, p8.
Next row: Sl1, k1, k2tog, k to end. 8 sts.

Next row [WS]: Sl1, p7.
Next row [RS]: Sl1, k7.
Repeat last 2 rows until strap measures 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches / 16.5[18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24] cm from armhole BO, ending after a WS row.

Break yarn and place sts on holder.

Right Back
Place 10 sts held for Right Back onto needle with WS facing for next row. Join MC.

Next row [WS]: Purl.
Next row [RS]: Sl1, k to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 9 sts.
Next row: Sl1, p8.
Next row: Sl1, k to last 4 sts ssk, k2. 8 sts.

Break yarn and place sts on holder.

FINISHING

Join Right Front to Right Back and Left Front to Left Back using 3-needle BO.

Weave in ends and wet block to help soften finished fabric.
This garment will soften over time, use and washing.

schematic
A: Body circumference: 28[32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52] inches / 71[81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132] cm
B: Body length: 19.5[19.5, 20, 20, 20.5, 21, 21.5] inches / 49.5[49.5, 51, 51, 52, 53.5, 54.5] cm
C: Neck rise: 1.25[1.25, 1.75, 1.75, 2, 2.25, 2.75] inches / 3[3, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 7] cm
D: Total strap length: 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches / 16.5[18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23, 24] cm
E: Front shoulder span: 10[12, 12, 14, 15.25, 15.25, 16.75] inches / 25.5[30.5, 30.5, 35.5, 38.5, 38.5, 42.5] cm
F: Strap width: 2.75 inches / 7 cm
G: Back shoulder span: 10 inches / 25.5 cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

designername Katie is currently living in Seattle where she works for skacel as their Director of Publicity & Design.

Beyond living and breathing yarn, she also enjoys video games, karaoke, and enjoying the night life on Capitol Hill. Find her on Ravelry.