About The Meshy Twist Tank is worked from the top down, beginning with the back and then working down to the armholes. Stitches are then picked up for the front, joined at the neck and worked down to the armholes before joining in the round. Stitches for the neckline and armholes are picked up and worked in the round in a 1x1 ribbing. Skill Level Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Techniques This pattern uses the following techniques: knit, purl, knitting twisted rib, increases and decreases, casting on new stitches, tubular bind off. Gauge 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, on 4.5 mm [US 7] needles Materials Suggested Needles 5 mm [US 8] circular needles 16, 32/40 inches / 40, 80/100 cm or size to obtain gauge. 4 mm [US 7] circular needles for the edge ribbing. Suggested Yarn Rose (Main Color): We are Knitters The Cotton in Rose (100% Pima Cotton, 212 metres/ 232 yds, 100 g). If you decide to use this yarn, 2 (2) 3 (3) 3 (3) 4 (4) 4 skeins are required. Lilac (Main Color): WATG Shiny Happy Cotton in Lilac (100% Cotton, 142 metres / 155 yds, 100 g). If you decide to use this yarn, 2 (3) 4 (4) 5 (5) 5 (6) 6 skeins are required. Contrasting Colour: All sizes will require 1 skein of the contrasting color if you choose to use a CC. Approximately 337 (550) 600 (665) 714 (786) 840 (908) 964 metres / 368.5 (601.5) 656 (727) 781 (860) 918.5 (993) 1054 yards. Yarn Alternatives Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran WAK The Pima Cotton Yarn and Colors Epic Rico Creative Cotton Scheepjes Cahlista Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends and work hem. Stitch markers Scissors to cut yarn. Measuring Tape
