Tank Top DK Knitting Pattern - 5888

£3.50
Knit a chic, flattering sleeveless top or tank with this King Cole 5888 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides complete instructions to knit two warm-weather ladies' wardrobe essentials: a neat round-neck Tank Top and a gently flared A-Line Top. The garments are worked on 3.25mm and 4mm straight knitting needles, producing a comfortable, breathable fabric with wonderful drape. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite solid or multi-tonal shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' summer tops:

  • Tank Top (round neck with neat ribbed armhole and neckline bands)

  • A-Line Top (scoop neck with subtle flared silhouette)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit bust sizes:

  • 32 / 34 in (81 / 86 cm)

  • 36 / 38 in (91 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)

  • Accessories:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 200g balls (or equivalent 100g balls) of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • Tank Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • A-Line Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn and knitting needles are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before beginning to ensure your finished top achieves the correct fit and size.
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Knit a chic, flattering sleeveless top or tank with this King Cole 5888 knitting pattern. Designed for Double Knitting (DK) yarns, this leaflet provides complete instructions to knit two warm-weather ladies' wardrobe essentials: a neat round-neck Tank Top and a gently flared A-Line Top. The garments are worked on 3.25mm and 4mm straight knitting needles, producing a comfortable, breathable fabric with wonderful drape. We stock the printed pattern leaflet alongside a wide range of quality DK yarns right here in our shop, so you can easily choose your favourite solid or multi-tonal shades and cast on straight away.

What is Included

Instructions to knit two ladies' summer tops:

  • Tank Top (round neck with neat ribbed armhole and neckline bands)

  • A-Line Top (scoop neck with subtle flared silhouette)

Sizing and Finished Measurements

To fit bust sizes:

  • 32 / 34 in (81 / 86 cm)

  • 36 / 38 in (91 / 97 cm)

  • 40 / 42 in (102 / 107 cm)

  • 44 / 46 in (112 / 117 cm)

  • 48 / 50 in (122 / 127 cm)

Materials Needed

  • Yarn: Double Knitting (DK) weight yarn of your choice (available in our yarn section)

  • Needles:

    • 1 pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK 8 / US 6)

    • 1 pair of 3.25mm knitting needles (UK 10 / US 3)

  • Accessories:

    • Stitch holders

    • Tapestry needle for seams and finishing

Yarn Requirements

Based on standard 200g balls (or equivalent 100g balls) of Double Knitting (DK) yarn:

  • Tank Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

  • A-Line Top:

    • 32/34 in: 1 x 200g ball (or 2 x 100g balls / approx. 200g)

    • 36/38 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 3 to 4 x 100g balls / approx. 350g–400g)

    • 40/42 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 44/46 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

    • 48/50 in: 2 x 200g balls (or 4 x 100g balls / approx. 400g)

Product Information

Please note that this listing is for the physical paper knitting pattern leaflet only, not the completed garments. Yarn and knitting needles are sold separately.

Tension note: Standard pattern tension is 22 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) over stocking stitch using 4mm knitting needles. When using alternative DK yarns from our collection or your stash, always knit a tension square on 4mm needles before beginning to ensure your finished top achieves the correct fit and size.
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