First shape the left shoulder.
Next row With RS facing k18 (18, 19), turn. Place remaining sts on a holder.
Next row P
Next row K
Next row P1, p2tog, p15 (15, 16). 17 (17, 18) sts
Next row K
Next row P1, p2tog, p14 (14, 15). 16 (16, 17) sts
Next row K
Next row P
Repeat last two rows until left side of the shoulder measures 12 (12, 13) cm (43/4 (43/4, 31/4)") ending with a WS row.
With RS facing, cast off 3 sts, knit remaining 13 (13, 14) sts.

Next row P all
Next row Cast off remaining 13 (13, 14) sts. Cut yarn leaving
a 10cm (4") tail.

Now work right shoulder.
With RS facing, rejoin yarn C cast off 26 (28, 28) sts of the centre front. K the remaining 18
(18, 19) sts.
Next row P until last 3 sts, p2tog, P1. 17 (17, 18) sts
Next row K
Next row P until last 3 sts, p2tog, P1. 16 (16, 17) sts
Next row K
Next row P
Repeat last two rows until right side of the shoulder measures 12 (12, 13) cm (43/4 (43/4, 51/4)") ending with a right side row.
Next row With WS facing cast off
3 st, p the rest.
Next row K all
Next row Cast off remaining 13 (13, 14) sts. Cut yarn leaving
a 10cm (4") tail.

Place the remaining sts back on the needle and work the back, again working straight.

With RS facing, rejoin yarn C.

Next row K
Next row P
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 40 (42, 44) cm (153/4 (161/2,173/8)") ending with a WS. Shaping the shoulders, starting with the right shoulder.
Next row With RS facing k18 (18, 19), turn. Place remaining sts on
a holder.
Next row P
Next row K
Next row P1, p2tog, p to end.
17 (17, 18) sts
Next row K
Next row P1, p2tog, p to end.
16 (16, 17) sts
Next row Cast
Next row P
Next row Cast
(13, 14) sts. Cut
a 10cm (4") tail.
With RS facing,
back side sts on needle and rejoin yarn C, cast off 26 (28, 28) sts from (4") long tail.

Turn your garment inside out, thread yarn tail into tapestry needle and seam the shoulders together.

Katty Huertas

Knitting & Crochet Designer

Beginner tank top knitting pattern