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# Fitted Mock Neck Tank

*A sleek, close-fitting tank top worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan shaping and a sophisticated mock turtleneck.*

## Pattern Information
- **Difficulty Level:** Beginner
- **Construction:** Top-down, seamless raglan
- **Techniques:** Knitting in the round, raglan increases, ribbing

## Materials
- **Yarn:** DK weight yarn, approximately 600 (700, 800, 900, 1000) yards
- **Needles:** 
  - US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle, 16" for neckline and body
  - US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle, 16" for ribbing
- **Notions:** 4 stitch markers (1 different color for beginning of round), tapestry needle for weaving in ends

## Gauge
22 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" in stockinette stitch on larger needles, worked in the round
*Gauge is critical for proper fit - take time to check!*

## Sizes and Measurements

| Size | S | M | L | XL | 2XL |
|------|---|---|---|----|----|
| **To Fit Bust** | 34-36" | 38-40" | 42-44" | 46-48" | 50-52" |
| **Finished Bust** | 35" | 39" | 43" | 47" | 51" |
| **Finished Length** | 22" | 23" | 24" | 25" | 26" |

*Finished measurements include 0-1" ease for close fit*

## Abbreviations
- **k** - knit
- **p** - purl
- **k2tog** - knit 2 stitches together
- **m1L** - make 1 left (lift strand between stitches from front to back, knit through back loop)
- **m1R** - make 1 right (lift strand between stitches from back to front, knit through front loop)
- **pm** - place marker
- **sm** - slip marker
- **rnd(s)** - round(s)
- **st(s)** - stitch(es)

## Instructions

### Mock Neck
Using smaller needles, cast on 96 (104, 112, 120, 128) sts. Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.

Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2", approximately 15 rounds.

Switch to larger needles.

### Raglan Yoke Setup
**Setup Round:** K24 (26, 28, 30, 32), pm, k48 (52, 56, 60, 64), pm, k24 (26, 28, 30, 32) to end of round.
*Markers placed at side "raglan" lines - these create the diagonal shaping lines*

**Increase Round:** *Knit to 1 st before marker, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L, repeat from * once more, knit to end of round. (4 sts increased)

**Next Round:** Knit all stitches.

Repeat these 2 rounds 22 (25, 28, 31, 34) more times.
*Total: 23 (26, 29, 32, 35) increase rounds*

**Stitch count after increases:** 188 (208, 228, 248, 268) sts
- Front: 70 (78, 86, 94, 102) sts
- Back: 70 (78, 86, 94, 102) sts  
- Side sections: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32) sts each

*Yoke depth: approximately 7 (7.8, 8.7, 9.6, 10.5)"*

### Body
Continue working in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until piece measures 20 (21, 22, 23, 24)" from cast-on edge, or 2" less than desired finished length.

### Bottom Ribbing
Switch to smaller needles.
Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2".
Bind off in ribbing pattern.

### Armhole Finishing
With right side facing and using smaller needles, pick up and knit approximately 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts evenly around one armhole opening.

Place marker and join to work in the round.
Work 3 rounds in k1, p1 ribbing.
Bind off in ribbing pattern.

Repeat for second armhole.

## Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block gently to measurements, paying special attention to armhole openings to ensure they lay flat.

## Design Notes
- The raglan construction creates flattering diagonal lines that visually elongate the torso
- Pick up armhole stitches evenly - approximately 3 stitches for every 4 row ends
- The mock neck should stand up slightly when worn
- For a longer or shorter torso, adjust length before starting bottom ribbing

## Customization Ideas
- **Longer mock neck:** Work ribbing for 3-4" for true turtleneck effect
- **Colorwork:** Add stripes or simple patterns in the stockinette body
- **Texture:** Substitute body with simple stitch patterns like seed stitch or moss stitch

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