Dypsis by Rachel Brockman

Craft: Knitting

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Cool and comfortable, Dypsis is a great tank to wear whenever the sun is shining bright. The vibrant mosaic hem is echoed in the unexpected shoulder details, making this piece twice as fun.

Difficulty

Easy

Yarn

Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop (50% cotton/50% bamboo; 100g/292 yds)

134 Blue Whisper (MC) – 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls

127 Brambles (CC) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)

Needles

Needle A: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge

Needle B: US Size 6 (4 mm) 32” circular or size needed to obtain gauge

Needle C: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) set of DPNs, 16”, & 32” circular

Notions

Tapestry needle, stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn

Gauge

23 sts x 31 rows/rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st) using Ndl A

23 sts x 46 rnds = 4” in Mosaic patt using Ndl B

Save time check your gauge.

Pattern notes

This top is knit in the round from the bottom up. The front and back are separated at the underarms and worked flat. The shoulders are joined using the three-needle bind-off. Stitches are picked up around the neck and armholes to work a garter edging.

Sizes

Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

Shown in Small size with 2” of positive ease.

Finished measurements

Bust: 32 (36¼, 40¼, 44½, 48¾, 51½, 55¾, 59¾, 64)”

Length: 20½ (21, 21½, 22½, 23, 23½, 24½, 25, 25½)”