{"id":100158,"date":"2026-05-14T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/?p=100158"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:54:14","slug":"how-to-knit-a-maxi-tank-top-with-a-t-back-neckline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-maxi-tank-top-with-a-t-back-neckline\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a maxi tank top with a T\u2011back neckline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Are you in the mood for a fresh, colourful maxi tank top with a sporty-chic T\u2011back neckline? Just follow this free pattern step by step and you are done. The great thing about this maxi tank top is the yarn: Sailorman is an easy-to-knit pure cotton tape yarn, available in lots of colours and made in Prato.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Handmade pieces are incredibly valuable because they are unique and because they take time and passion to create. Do not waste all your effort by choosing low-quality yarns. With our tape yarns you cannot go wrong: if you take good care of them, they will reward you by staying in your wardrobe for years and years. Head over to our online shop, pick your favourite colour, and cast on your maxi tank top right away!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/knitting-tutorial-a-maxi-tank-top-with-a-t-back-neckline.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Tutorial how to knit a maxi tank top<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><b>MATERIALS<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/item-yarns-of-plant-origin-sailorman-100-g-_518_0_18_70_247.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sailorman yarn<\/span><\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> col. Sunset 200 g \/ 7 oz (for size M)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knitting needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Crochet hook n\u00b0 5 EU \/ H-8 US<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stitch holders<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Yarn needle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">GAUGE &#8211; STOCKINETTE STITCH<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4&#8243; x 4&#8243;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">12.5 stitches and 18 rows<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">KNITTING STITCHES USED<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Knit<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Purl<\/span><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Twisted knit stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">work the stitch knitwise through the back loop of the stitch below.<\/span><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Garter stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">work all rows in knit stitch.<\/span><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Stockinette stitch<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 1: knit<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 2: purl.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Repeat rows 1 and 2.<\/span><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Single decrease (ssk)<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">slip 1 stitch knitwise to the right needle, knit the next stitch on the left needle, then pass the slipped (unworked) stitch over the stitch just knitted.<\/span><br \/>\n<u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Right-leaning lifted increase<\/span><\/u><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">lift the strand between the stitch just worked and the next stitch and knit it through the back loop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">CROCHET STITCHES USED<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Single crochet<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">SIZES<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Instructions are given for size S (M, L).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FINISHED MEASUREMENTS SIZES S (M, L)<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Bust circumference 72 (78, 88) cm \/ 28.3&#8243; (30.7&#8243;, 34.6&#8243;)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Back length 34 cm \/ 13.4&#8243;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Front length to shoulder 48 (50, 52) cm \/ 19&#8243; (19.7&#8243;, 20.5&#8243;)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Side length 34 cm \/ 13.4&#8243;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Neck opening 19 (19, 20.5) cm \/ 7.5&#8243; (7.5&#8243;, 8&#8243;)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">DIFFICULTY<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Intermediate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/how-to-knit-a-maxi-tank-top-with-a-t-back-neckline.webp\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">METHOD<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">The top is worked flat in 2 pieces, back and front, with the crossed back straps worked as a continuation of the front.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pattern-maxi-canotta-con-scollo-a-T-sulla-schiena-ai-ferri.webp\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to work the back<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With knitting needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US, cast on 64 (70, 74) stitches and work 2 rows in garter stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 7 and 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 5 and 6<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 9 to 38 (9 to 26, 9 to 38)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 3 to 8 another 5 (3, 5) times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 39 to 62 (27 to 62, 39 to 62)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 3 to 6 for 6 (9, 6) more times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">At the end of row 62, measuring 34 cm \/ 13.4&#8243;, you have 40 (44, 50) stitches on the needle. Bind off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tutorial-ai-ferri-maxi-canotta-con-scollo-a-T-sulla-schiena.webp\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to work the front and straps<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">knitting needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">, cast on 74 (80, 84) stitches and work 2 rows in garter stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 3<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 4<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 5<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 6<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 7 and 8<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 5 and 6<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 9 to 50 (9 to 44, 9 to 62)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 3 to 8 another 7 (6, 9) times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 51 to 66 (45 to 68, 63 to 70)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 3 to 6 for 4 (6, 2) more times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 67 (69, 71)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit the next 16 (18, 20) stitches, bind off the next 12 (12, 14) stitches for the neckline, knit the next 16 (18, 20) stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 68 (70, 72)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the 18 (20, 22) stitches of the second side only. From now on, continue on this second side only and leave the stitches of the first side on a stitch holder; the instructions now continue separately for the 3 sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">SIZE S<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 69<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the end of the row<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 70<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 71<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 72<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 73<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 74<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 75 and 76<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: work as rows 71 and 72<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 77 to 84<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 73 to 76 two more times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 85<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 86<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 87<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 2 stitches (1 of them for the neckline) by knitting the next 3 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 88<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the 3 stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Return to the stitches of the first side and work them as for the second side, but mirrored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">SIZE M<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 71<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 72<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 73<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 74<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 75 to 86<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 71 to 74 three more times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 87<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 2, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 88<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 89<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 3, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 90<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 91<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 2 stitches (1 of them for the neckline) by knitting the next 3 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 92<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the 3 stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Return to the stitches of the first side and work them as for the second side, but mirrored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">SIZE L<\/span><\/b><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 73<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 74<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 75<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit to the last 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 76<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 77 to 92<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 73 to 76 four more times<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 93<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 1 stitch for the neckline by working 1 single decrease over the next 2 stitches, knit 1, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the next 2 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 94<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 95<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, decrease 2 stitches by knitting the next 3 stitches together, knit the last stitch<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 96<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl the 3 stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Return to the stitches of the first side and work them as for the second side, but mirrored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 88 (92, 96) completes the front. Now continue straight into the shoulders and crossed back straps: for clarity, row numbers start again from 1. Working separately over the 3 stitches of each strap, work in stockinette stitch for 18 (18, 20) rows, measuring 10 (10, 11) cm \/ 4&#8243; (4&#8243;, 4.3&#8243;). Then join the two straps and work them together over all stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Row 19 (19, 21)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit the 3 stitches of the first strap, then continue and knit the 3 stitches of the second strap<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 20 (20, 22)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 21 (21, 23)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit 1, work 1 right-leaning lifted increase, knit the next 4 stitches, work 1 right-leaning lifted increase, knit 1<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 22 (22, 24)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 23 (23, 25)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: knit<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">row 24 (24, 26)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: purl<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">rows 25 to 32 (25 to 32, 27 to 38)<\/span><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">: repeat rows 21 to 24 (21 to 24, 23 to 26) another 2 (2, 3) times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">All increases are complete and you have 12 (12, 14) stitches on the needle. Continue in stockinette stitch for another 12 (16, 14) rows: you will have worked up to row 44 (48, 52), measuring 24 (26, 28) cm \/ 9.4&#8243; (10.2&#8243;, 11&#8243;). Place the stitches on a stitch holder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/come-realizzare-una-maxi-canotta-con-scollo-a-T-sulla-schiena-ai-ferri.webp\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Finishing and edging<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Sew the side seams along 34 cm \/ 13.4&#8243; from the lower edge. With mattress stitch, join the last row of the crossed straps to the centre of the top edge of the back: first make a temporary seam (you can also pin the pieces together with a safety pin) and try the top on to make sure the strap length suits your measurements and reaches the back comfortably; if not, adjust your work accordingly. With a crochet hook n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8-H US, work 1 round of single crochet along all upper edges of the top, leaving the lower edges unfinished.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you in the mood for a fresh, colourful maxi tank top with a sporty-chic T\u2011back neckline? Just follow this free pattern step by step and you are done. 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