Ginseng Pattern

Ginseng is a V-neck tank top designed by Sarah Hatton that is packed with intricate details along the neck and side seams with a 1×1 rib section at the top of the body. It comes with 2 length options – a shorter version or a longer version with vents at the lower rib. The deep V creates a flattering fit whether you wear it on its own as part of a beach outfit, with a shirt or long-sleeved tee as part of a layered look for warmth or as a splash of colour over a dress for an evening out.

The front and back of the vest are knit separately and joined at the shoulders with a decorative 3-needle bind off. The sides are then seamed using the mattress stitch.

Ginseng is the ninth pattern from The Almanac Series, a seasonal guide to knitting with The Fibre Co. yarns. This collection will feature a new design every month, each in a different yarn according to the qualities of the yarn to match the season.

Designer: Sarah Hatton
Design Inspiration: Wear It Well: Styling Ginseng
Collection: The Almanac Series 
More from Sarah Hatton: Cherry Bark, Eyelet Shawl, One Cardigan, Ginseng, Ravenstone

This pattern is also available as a kit, that includes the PDF pattern, 4-10 hanks of The Fibre Co. Luma yarn (depending on your size) and a free project bag.

YARN:
The Fibre Co. Luma (50% Merino wool, 25% organic cotton, 15% linen, 10% silk, 125 m (137 yd) per 50 g hank) in Ciel – 6 [6: 6: 8: 8: 8: 8: 10: 10] hanks in the longer length. For the shorter length – 4 [5: 5: 6: 6: 7: 7: 8: 8] hanks.

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Ginseng is a sleeveless tee with a deep V-neck knit in pieces from the bottom up, with decorative ribbing over the shoulders, along the front neck and down the centre front. The front and back are joined at the shoulders with a 3-needle cast-off to create a decorative and useful external shoulder seam. After the shoulders have been cast-off, the sides are mattress stitched together. The pattern is written for 2 lengths.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced beginner.

SIZES AND MEASUREMENTS:
1 [2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9]

The given sizes are called 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 [86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162] cm (30-32 [34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64] in)

Finished measurements:
Garment chest circumference (at underarm): 96 [107: 117: 127: 137: 147: 157: 168: 178] cm (38 [42: 46: 50: 54: 58: 62: 66: 70] in)

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 in the longer length on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).

RECOMMENDED EASE:
The vest has a relaxed fit and is intended to fit with 15-25 cm (6-10 in) of positive ease, measured around chest.

TENSION/GAUGE:
21 sts and 27 rows to 10 cm (4 in) measured over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles. Centre patt panel 17 sts = 7 cm (2.75 in).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS REQUIRED: 

• 1 pair of 4mm (US 6) needles
• Spare needle for three-needle cast off
• Removable stitch markers
• Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED:

• Short Rows – Wrap & Turn Method
• 3-Needle Cast-Off Method

ERRATA:
The most current version of this pattern is V2. Please note you will be purchasing the latest pattern version. Pattern updates are sent to all customers who have purchased a pattern either through email or a Ravelry message.

If you find you are working with an older version please go to our errata page for details of corrections and updates made. You can find the version you are working from by checking the pattern page footers.

LANGUAGES AVAILABLE:
English.

PATTERN FORMAT:
This knitting pattern comes as a PDF file, which will be downloadable via a link that will be emailed to you after purchase.

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