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1. **Design Strategy**: Beginner-friendly knitted singlet (tank) in worsted weight with a low scoop neckline, stockinette body, 1x1 rib edges, and simple armhole/neck decreases. Close-to-standard fit with breathable summer styling; shaping kept minimal and clearly paced for first garment makers. 2. **Construction Plan**: Worked flat in two pieces (back and front), seamed at shoulders and sides; neckband and armhole bands picked up and ribbed. 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Even stitch counts maintained for 1x1 rib and balanced scoop. - Armhole and neck decreases timed so straps stay ~2.5–3" wide and stable. - Clear “at the same time” notes avoided; neck starts after armhole shaping for beginner clarity. 4. **Final Calculations**: Gauge 18 sts / 24 rows = 4" St st; CO 76 (86, 96, 104, 114) sts; finished bust 34 (38, 42.5, 46, 50.5)"; length 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 24)"; armhole depth 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5)"; low scoop binds off center 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts.

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: Back, Front (matching armholes + low scoop), Finishing (seams, neckband, armhole bands), sizes, gauge, materials, abbreviations all present per template. 2. **Consistency**: 4.5 sts/inch × half-bust widths yield CO 76/86/96/104/114; armhole BO+dec leave balanced sts for scoop + ~12–16 st shoulders; row gauge supports stated lengths. 3. **Constraints**: User asked knitted low-neckline singlet, beginner, worsted — delivered as flat seamed scoop-neck tank with simplified shaping and rib finishes; no sleeves. 4. **Safety**: All size numbers even for 1x1 rib; decrease totals checked so remaining shoulder sts are positive and equal front/back; no division-by-zero or negative st counts. 5. **Fix before writing**: M CO set to 96 (not 94) for cleaner even rib and 42.5" bust; XL CO 114 for 50.5" and even rib. Neck/shoulder math locked to final counts below. Pattern uses only these corrected values.

Pattern

Low Scoop Neckline Singlet

Beginner Knitted Tank Top — Worsted Weight

A simple summer singlet worked flat in two pieces and seamed. Stockinette body, 1x1 rib hem and bands, and a flattering low scoop neck. Shaping uses only basic bind-offs and single decreases—ideal for a first garment.

Difficulty

Beginner (basic increases/decreases, simple seaming, picking up stitches)

Sizes

XS (S, M, L, XL)
To fit bust: 30–32 (34–36, 38–40, 42–44, 46–48)"
Finished bust circumference: 34 (38, 42.5, 46, 50.5)"
Finished length (shoulder to hem): 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 24)"
Armhole depth: 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5)"

Shown with approx. 2–4" positive ease. Choose size closest to your bust measurement for a classic singlet fit; size up for a roomier layering piece.

Yarn

Worsted weight (category 4), approx. 450 (500, 550, 650, 700) yards
Recommended: Cotton, cotton-linen, or cotton-blend for breathability and drape (summer singlet). Wool or acrylic blends work for a layering tank.
Example: 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins of a 180-yd worsted cotton.

Needles

  • US 8 (5 mm) straight or circular needles for body (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  • US 6 (4 mm) straight or circular needles for ribbing (or two sizes smaller than body needles)
  • Circular needle recommended for picking up neck and armhole bands (16–24" length)

Notions

  • Stitch holders or scrap yarn
  • Stitch markers
  • Yarn needle (tapestry needle) for seaming and weaving ends
  • Scissors
  • Optional: locking markers to track armhole/neck edges

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking.
Please swatch. Adjust needle size if necessary. Row gauge affects length; stitch gauge affects width.

Notes

  • Pattern is worked flat (back and forth). Circular needles may be used as straight needles.
  • Stockinette stitch flat: Knit RS rows, purl WS rows.
  • 1x1 Rib flat: *K1, p1; rep from * to end (even stitch counts).
  • Slip the first stitch of every row purlwise with yarn in front for a neat edge (optional but recommended for seaming).
  • The scoop neck is intentionally low and wide. Straps finish approximately 2.5–3" wide.
  • Block pieces before seaming for best fit and drape.
  • Instructions are written for multiple sizes. Work the numbers that correspond to your size throughout.

Abbreviations (US)

Abbreviation Meaning
BO bind off
CO cast on
dec decrease
k knit
k2tog knit 2 together (right-leaning dec)
p purl
pm place marker
rem remain(ing)
rep repeat
RS right side
ssk slip, slip, knit (left-leaning dec)
st(s) stitch(es)
St st stockinette stitch
WS wrong side
wyif with yarn in front

BACK

Hem

With smaller needles, CO 76 (86, 96, 104, 114) sts.
Work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 1½ (1½, 2, 2, 2)" , ending after a WS row.
Stitch count check: 76 (86, 96, 104, 114) sts ✓

Body

Change to larger needles.
Work in St st (k RS rows, p WS rows) until piece measures 13 (13.5, 14, 14, 14.5)" from CO edge, ending after a WS row.

Shape Armholes

Next row (RS): BO 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts, k to end.
Next row (WS): BO 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts, p to end.
76 – 8 = 68 (86 – 8 = 78, 96 – 10 = 86, 104 – 10 = 94, 114 – 12 = 102) sts ✓

Decrease row (RS): K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) more times.
Sts decreased: 2 sts × 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) dec rows = 10 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts.
Sts rem: 58 (66, 74, 80, 86) sts ✓

Continue even in St st until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5)", ending after a WS row.

Shape Shoulders & Back Neck

Next row (RS): BO 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts, k until you have 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts on right needle (including the st already used for BO count if tracking carefully—work until 20 (22, 25, 27, 29) sts have been worked from start of row), place center 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts on holder for back neck, join a second ball of yarn, k to end.
You will now work both sides at the same time with separate balls.

Left shoulder (as worn; right side of knitting):
Next row (WS): BO 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts, p to neck edge.
Next row (RS): K to end.
Next row (WS): BO rem 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts.

Right shoulder:
Next row (WS): P to end.
Next row (RS): BO 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts, k to end.
Next row (WS): P to end.
Next row (RS): BO rem 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts.

(Back neck sts remain on holder for later finishing.)

FRONT

Work exactly as for Back through armhole shaping and continue even until armhole measures 4 (4.5, 4.5, 5, 5)", ending after a WS row.
Sts: 58 (66, 74, 80, 86) sts ✓
(This lower start creates the low scoop.)

Shape Low Scoop Neck

Next row (RS): K 20 (23, 26, 28, 30) sts, BO center 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts, k to end.
Sts each side: 20 (23, 26, 28, 30) sts ✓
Place left front sts on holder. Continue on right front sts only (as worn).

Right Front Neck & Shoulder

Next row (WS): Purl.
Neck dec row (RS): K1, ssk, k to end.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) more times.
Sts rem: 16 (18, 21, 22, 24) sts ✓
(20 – 4 = 16; 23 – 5 = 18; 26 – 5 = 21; 28 – 6 = 22; 30 – 6 = 24) ✓

Work even in St st until armhole matches Back armhole length to start of shoulder shaping, ending after a WS row.

Shape shoulder:
Next row (RS): BO 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts, k to end.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Next row (RS): BO rem 8 (9, 11, 11, 12) sts.
(Adjust final BO by 0–1 st if needed so total shoulder matches Back; counts above total 16/18/21/22/24.)

Left Front Neck & Shoulder

With WS facing, join yarn at neck edge of held left front sts.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Neck dec row (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Next row (WS): Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) more times.
Sts rem: 16 (18, 21, 22, 24) sts ✓

Work even until armhole matches Right Front, ending after a RS row.

Shape shoulder:
Next row (WS): BO 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) sts, p to end.
Next row (RS): Knit.
Next row (WS): BO rem 8 (9, 11, 11, 12) sts.

FINISHING

  1. Block Back and Front pieces to finished measurements. Pin flat, spray or wet-block per yarn care instructions, and allow to dry completely. This sets the scoop and prevents curling.

  2. Seam shoulders: With RS together (or mattress stitch from RS), sew Front shoulders to Back shoulders. Straps should measure approx. 2½–3" wide.

  3. Seam sides: Mattress-stitch side seams from hem to underarm BO, matching rib and St st rows.

  4. Neckband
    With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beginning at left shoulder seam:

  • Pick up and knit 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts evenly down left front neck edge,
  • Pick up and knit 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) sts across center front BO,
  • Pick up and knit 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) sts up right front neck edge,
  • Pick up and knit 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts down right back neck edge,
  • Knit the 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) held back neck sts,
  • Pick up and knit 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts up left back neck edge.
    Total approx.: 76 (84, 94, 102, 112) sts. Adjust by 1–2 sts if needed for a multiple of 2.

Pm for beginning of round. Join to work in the round.
Work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 5–7 rounds (about ¾–1").
BO loosely in rib.

  1. Armhole bands (both alike)
    With smaller circular needle and RS facing, beginning at underarm side seam:
    Pick up and knit approx. 70 (74, 76, 80, 82) sts evenly around armhole (about 3 sts per 4 rows along vertical edges + the underarm BO sts). Adjust to an even number.
    Pm and join. Work 1x1 rib for 4–6 rounds (about ½–¾").
    BO loosely in rib.

  2. Weave in all ends securely on WS.
    Steam or lightly re-block seams and bands if desired.

Schematic Measurements (after blocking)

Measurement XS S M L XL
Finished bust 34" 38" 42.5" 46" 50.5"
Length 22" 22.5" 23" 23.5" 24"
Armhole depth 7.5" 8" 8" 8.5" 8.5"
Scoop front neck drop (from shoulder) ~5.5–6" ~5.5–6" ~6" ~6–6.5" ~6–6.5"
Shoulder strap width ~2.5–3" ~2.5–3" ~2.75–3" ~2.75–3" ~3"

Tips for Success (Beginner)

  • Count stitches after every shaping section—the ✓ checks above are your friends.
  • Use a locking marker on each armhole edge and neck edge so you never lose track of decrease sides.
  • When picking up stitches, aim for roughly 3 sts for every 4 rows; too many stitches makes a flared band, too few makes a tight band.
  • If the scoop feels too low or wide after trying on before bands, you can pick up fewer center sts or work an extra 1–2 rib rounds to gently firm the edge.
  • Mattress stitch tutorial videos are excellent for invisible side and shoulder seams.

Enjoy your low-neckline singlet! Wear alone in warm weather or layer over a tee or bralette.

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, charts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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