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The Boardwalk Top is a classy, modest tank top with a garter-stitch base and a subtle diagonal lace feature. Pair it with a relaxed summer pant and feel confidently elegant at an evening concert or soirée.

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Difficulty Intermediate

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Sizes 

Women’s XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL), {3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL}: to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50), {52-54, 56-58, 60-62, 64-66}”/70-75 (80-85, 90-95, 100-105, 110-115, 120-125), {130-135, 140-145, 150-155, 160-165} cm.

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Finished Measurements 

33 (37, 40, 433/4, 473/4, 511/4), {56, 60, 64, 68}”/82.5 (92.5, 100, 109.5, 119.5, 128), {140, 150, 160, 170} cm bust circumference.

Intended ease: 3-8”/8-20.5 cm.

Shown in size S (37”/92.5 cm) on 321/2”/81.5 cm bust with 4½”/11.5 cm of positive ease.

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Yarn 

Worsted weight yarn (approximate amounts): 620 (650, 720, 780, 850, 920), {1000, 1060, 1130, 1220} yds/564 (592, 655, 710, 774, 837), {910, 965, 1028, 1110} m.

Shibui Drift (85% extra fine merino, 15% cashmere; 110 yds/101 m in 13/4 oz/50 g): #2002 graphite, 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9), {9, 10, 11, 11} skeins.

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Needles 
Size US 7/4.5 mm: 24-32”/60-80 cm and 16”/40 cm circular; a set of double-pointed. 
Adjust needle size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

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Notions 
Stitch markers, stitch holders, tapestry needle.

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Gauge 
17 stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in the charted pattern on a larger needle, after blocking. 
18 stitches and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Garter Stitch on a larger needle, after blocking.

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Notes 

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