The peekaboo cutouts and crisscross straps on the back of the Portico Tank flow into a deep ribbing that runs down the spine. The ribbing is replicated on the sides and around the neck, visually uniting the design for a clever and fun knit.

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Difficulty Intermediate

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Sizes 
Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL): to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46)”/71-76 (81-86, 91-96, 102-107, 112-117) cm.

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Finished Measurements 
331/2 (373/4, 403/4, 45, 491/2)”/85 (96, 103.5, 114, 126) cm bust circumference. 
Intended ease: 3-8”/8-20.5 cm. 
Shown in size S (373/4”/96 cm) on 33½”/85 cm bust with 4¼”/11 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn 
Sport weight yarn (approximate amounts): 675 (720, 870, 1020, 1160) yds/617 (658, 795, 933, 1061) m. 
Blue Sky Fibers Skinny Cotton (100% certified organic cotton; 150 yds/137 m in 21/4 oz/65 g): #313 basil, 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins.

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Needles 
Size US 4/3.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular and set of double-pointed. 
Size US 3/3.25 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm circular (optional: spare needle of same size). 
Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

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Notions 
Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

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Gauge 
22 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking. 
28 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in k1, p1 rib on size US 4/3.5 mm needle, after blocking.

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Notes 

The body of this tank is worked in the round in one piece to the underarms, then the upper front and back are worked separately back and forth.