May 23

May 23 The Tesni Tank-Free Knitting Pattern

The Tesni Tank knitting pattern is all about easy-breezy style with its figure flattering halter design. The Tesni features three colors and the stunning feather and fan stitch. Pair it with jeans for a chill day out or glam it up with a skirt for a night on the town—it's the perfect piece for any mood! Find the free pattern below, get a PDF version in my shop or grab the complete kit from Lion Brand Yarn.

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Say hello to your go-to Summer tank…The Tesni!

As the sun begins to warm our days and beckon us outdoors, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes with pieces that embody the essence of summer: light, airy, and effortlessly chic. And what better way to welcome the season than by knitting your own Tesni Tank? This delightful pattern, featuring Lion Brand's Coboo yarn, promises to be both a joy to create and a staple in your summer wardrobe.

Crafted with Lion Brand's Coboo yarn, the Tesni Tank exudes a luxurious softness that will keep you cool and comfortable on even the hottest of days. Blending cotton and bamboo fibers, Coboo yarn boasts a unique drape and breathability that make it perfect for summer garments. Plus, its subtle sheen adds a touch of elegance to every stitch.

The Tesni Tank’s halter-style neckline adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Whether you’re pairing it with your favorite denim shorts for a casual day out or dressing it up with a flowing skirt for an evening soiree, this versatile design is sure to turn heads. It’s slight a-line shape is sure to flatter any size.

One of the most exciting aspects of knitting the Tesni Tank is the opportunity to play with color. With three colors to choose from, you can let your creativity run wild as you mix and match hues to create a piece that reflects your unique style. Whether you opt for a subtle ombré effect or bold, contrasting stripes, the possibilities are endless. Feel free to switch up the color changes too to get a look that is all your own.

The Tesni is part of Lion Brand Yarn’s Summer Essentials Collection which features all the must-have looks for the season. Make sure to check out the full collection and grab your favorites.

I hope you love making your Tesni as much as you will love wearing it.

The Tesni Tank Knitting Pattern

Materials:

225-425 yards (1-2 skeins) of Lion Brand Coboo in Color A (Vanilla Blossom)

260-474 yards (2-3 skeins) of Lion Brand Coboo in Color B (Tan)

203-367 yards (1-2 skeins) of Lion Brand Coboo in Color C (Russet)

24” US size 6 (4mm) circular knitting needles

24” US size 3 (3.25mm) circular knitting needles

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure

Stitch holder

Notes:

1.Front and back panels are knit flat using circular needles from the bottom up. Then the collar is worked directly onto the top of the front and back panels on circular needles in the round.

2.Stitches are slipped purl wise unless otherwise stated.

Gauge:

23 sts X 32 rows = 4” X 4” in pattern stitch

(Use Rows 5-8 of main panels for gauge)

Abbreviations:

CO- cast on

BO- bind off

St(s)- stitch(es)

yo- yarn over

K- knit

P- purl

K2tog- knit two stitches together

Twisted ssk- slip first st purlwise, slip that stitch back onto left needle from the back so it is twisted, k that st and the next together through the back.

sl- slip

wyif- with yarn in front

RS- right side

WS- wrong side

Size:

XS/S: fits bust 28-34” Color A (approx. 225 yards/ 1 skein), Color B (approx. 260 yards/2 skeins), Color C (approx. 203 yards/1 skein)

M: fits bust 36-38” Color A (approx. 270 yards/ 2 skeins), Color B (approx. 305 yards/2 skeins), Color C (approx. 235 yards/2 skeins)

L/XL: fits bust 40-46” Color A (approx. 305 yards/ 2 skeins), Color B (approx. 345 yards/2 skeins), Color C (approx. 268 yards/2 skeins)

2X: fits bust 48-50” Color A (approx. 340 yards/ 2 skeins), Color B (approx. 387 yards/2 skeins), Color C (approx. 300 yards/2 skeins)

3X/4X: fits bust 52-58” Color A (approx. 386 yards/ 2 skeins), Color B (approx. 430 yards/2 skeins), Color C (approx. 334yards/2 skeins)

5X: fits bust 60-62” Color A (approx. 425 yards/ 2 skeins), Color B (approx. 474 yards/3 skeins), Color C (approx. 367 yards/2 skeins)

Video Tutorial:

This video is meant to help you while you follow along with the written pattern.

Pattern:

Back Panel:

With Color A and 4mm needles CO 110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200) sts.

Rows 1-4: K across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Change to Color B

Row 5(RS): K across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Row 6(WS): P across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Row 7: K1, [k2tog] 3 times, *[yo, K1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times, repeat from * until 13 sts remain, [yo, K1] 6 times, [k2tog] 3 times, K1, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Row 8: K across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Rows 9-28: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color A

Rows 29-32: Repeat Rows 5-8

Change to Color C

Rows 33-56: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color A

Rows 57-64: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color B

Rows 65-84: Repeat Rows 5-8

Change to Color A

Rows 85-88: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color C

Rows 89-108: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color A

Rows 109-112: Repeat Rows 5-8.

Change to Color B

Rows 113-116: Repeat Rows 5-8.

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Row 117: K across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Row 118: P across, turn. (110(128, 146, 164, 182, 200)

Row 119: K1, [k2tog] 3 times, K6, [k2tog] 6 times, *[yo, K1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times, repeat from * until 13 sts remain, K6, [k2tog] 3 times, K1, turn. (98(116, 134, 152, 170, 188)

Row 120: K across, turn. (98(116, 134, 152, 170, 188)

Row 121: K across, turn. (98(116, 134, 152, 170, 188)

Row 122: P across, turn. (98(116, 134, 152, 170, 188)

Row 123: K13, [k2tog] 3 times, K6, [k2tog] 6 times, *[yo, K1] 6 times, [k2tog] 6 times, repeat from * until 25 sts remain, K6, [k2tog] 3 times, K13, turn. (86(104, 122, 140, 158, 176)

Row 124:K across, turn. (86(104, 122, 140, 158, 176)

Change to Color A

Row 125: K across, turn. (86(104, 122, 140, 158, 176)

Row 126: BO 8(8, 10, 12, 12, 14) sts purlwise, P across, turn. (78(96, 112, 128, 146, 162)

Row 127: BO 8(8, 10, 12, 12, 14) knitwise, K16(16, 14, 12, 12, 10), [k2tog] 3 times, K6, *[k2tog] 6 times, K6, repeat from * until 23(23, 21, 19, 19, 17) sts remain, [k2tog] 3 times, K17(17, 15, 13, 13, 11) turn. (58(70, 78, 86, 98, 106)

Row 128: sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, turn. (58(70, 78, 86, 98, 106)

Row 129: K1, sl1wyif, K1, twisted ssk, K across until 5 sts remain, k2tog, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Row 130: sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, P across until 3 sts remain, sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Row 131: K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Row 132: K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Repeat Rows 129-132 9(10, 11, 12, 13, 14) times for a total of 168(172, 176, 180, 184, 188) rows.

St count at the end is 38(48, 54, 60, 70, 76)

Do not cut yarn, leave ball attached. Move stitches to a stitch holder until collar.

Front Panel:

Work same as back panel through Row 128.

Row 129: K1, sl1wyif, K1, twisted ssk, K across until 5 sts remain, k2tog, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Row 130: sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, P across until 3 sts remain, sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, turn. (56(68, 76, 84, 96, 104)

Row 131: K1, sl1wyif, K1, twisted ssk, K across until 5 sts remain, k2tog, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (54(66, 74, 82, 94, 102)

Row 132: K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (54(66, 74, 82, 94, 102)

Rows 133-144: Repeat Rows 129-132 (42(54, 62, 70, 82, 90)

Row 145: K1, sl1wyif, K1, twisted ssk, K across until 5 sts remain, k2tog, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (40(52, 60, 68, 80, 88)

Row 146: sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, P across until 3 sts remain, sl1wyif, K1, sl1wyif, turn. (40(52, 60, 68, 80, 88)

Row 147: K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (40(52, 60, 68, 80, 88)

Row 148: K1, sl1wyif, K across until 3 sts remain, K1, sl1wyif, K1, turn. (40(52, 60, 68, 80, 88)

Repeat Rows 145-148 2(3, 4, 5, 6, 7) times for a total of 156(160, 164, 168, 172, 176) rows.

St count at the end is 36(46, 52, 58, 68, 74)

Do not cut yarn. Move on to collar.

Collar:

The collar is worked directly onto the top of the front and back panel starting by casting on stitches at the end of the front panel, attaching and picking up all stitches on the back panel, then casting on more stitches and attaching to the front panel to create a circle.

Switch to 3.25mm needles.

Using the knitting on cast on method, CO 30(25, 25, 20, 20, 20) sts after Row 156(160, 164, 168, 172, 176) on the front panel.

Join to the first stitch of the back panel by slipping the first st of the back panel to the needles, then picking up and passing over the last CO st to the stitch holder. Twist that stitch and place back on the needle.

Then slip all remaining back panel stitches to the needle. Using the ball of yarn from the back panel, CO 30(25, 25, 20, 20, 20) stsusing the knitting on method.

Join to the front panel by slipping the first stitch of the front panel to the left needle, then picking up and passing over the last CO st to the right needle.

All front and back panel stitches plus 60(50, 50, 40, 40, 40) new CO stitches should be on the needle now.

Round 1: pm on right needle, *K1, P1, repeat from * around. (134(144, 156, 158, 178, 190)

Round 2: sm, *K1, P1, repeat from * around. (134(144, 156, 158, 178, 190)

Rounds 3-8: Repeat Round 2.

BO all stitches.

Finishing:

Lay front and back panels together. Seam sides using the long tails from each color change.

Weave in all ends and block.