{"id":75432,"date":"2023-08-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-06T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhgshop.it\/how-to-knit-a-japanese-style-tank-top\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:47:25","slug":"how-to-knit-a-japanese-style-tank-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhgshop.performize.io\/en\/how-to-knit-a-japanese-style-tank-top\/","title":{"rendered":"How to knit a Japanese-style tank top"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today we’re going to learn how to knit a Japanese-style tank top. The characteristics of the contemporary Japanese style are neutral colours, minimal and not-too-bold shapes, and natural materials such as cotton. Our tank top definitely respects the aforementioned parameters.<\/span><\/p>

A key feature of this top is that you can wear it with jeans and a skirt. It is very feminine and sexy without being vulgar. It has side straps as a closure that allow you to obtain an alluring see-through effect.<\/span><\/p>

The yarn chosen for this project is our Kyoto. Highly elegant with a light pattern that is especially appreciated up close. Its core is made of recycled cotton.<\/span><\/p>

Let’s begin.<\/span><\/p>

Tutorial: how to knit the open-side tank top<\/h2>

MATERIALS
<\/b><\/span>Kyoto yarn<\/a><\/b> col. Bamboo 200<\/span> g \/ 5.3 oz<\/span>
Knitting needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US<\/span><\/p>

GAUGE<\/span><\/b>
10 cm x 10 cm \/ 4″ x 4″<\/span>
20 <\/span>stitches<\/span> x 22 rows<\/span>
<\/p>

STITCHES USED
<\/span><\/b>i-Cord stitch<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
cast on 3 stitches.<\/span>
Slip these 3 stitches to the other side of the double-pointed needles so that the thread that goes to the ball of yarn is at the end of the stitches to be worked on the new round.<\/span>
Knit 3 stitches slightly tightening the first one.<\/span>
Repeat these last 2 steps, each time sliding the piece to the other end and knitting to the desired length.<\/span>
Garter stitch<\/span><\/u>:<\/span>
row 1: knit all stitches.<\/span>
Repeat this row both on the right side and on the wrong side<\/span><\/p>

SIZE
<\/b><\/span>M<\/span>
For sizes S and L, consider a 2 cm variation in width and length in the underarm and neckline.<\/span><\/p>

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY<\/span><\/b>
Intermediate<\/span><\/p>


<\/span><\/p>

How to knit the back and front of the tank top with garter stitch<\/h3>

For the back cast on 58 stitches in garter stitch and work for 58 ridges, i.e. 1 ridge corresponds to 2 rows. Knit without working the opening for the armhole or neck.<\/span><\/p>

Also, for the front cast on 58 stitches in garter stitch but work 48 ridges.<\/span><\/p>

Now proceed with the openings for the front, work 20 stitches in garter stitch for the shoulder. During the processing, make 4 decreases (4 total ridges), in other words, knit 2 stitches together 4 times.<\/span><\/p>

Close the shoulder stitches.<\/span><\/p>

Close the 18 central stitches.<\/span><\/p>

Now work in the same way for the other shoulder.<\/span><\/p>


<\/span><\/p>

How to make the straps using the i-Cord technique<\/h3>

With double pointed needles n\u00b0 5 EU \/ 8 US make 4 straps, i.e. the side straps of the tank top.<\/span><\/p>

Cast on 4 stitches and knit using the i-Cord technique for approx. 60 cm \/ 23.6″.<\/span><\/p>

Sew the side straps 30 cm \/ 11.8″ from the shoulder.<\/span><\/p>


<\/p>

If you enjoyed knitting the Japanese-style tank top, you may also make a knit under-jacket<\/a><\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

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