Description

Linda Summer Tank Top – 1980s Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: XS (34½″ bust) – XL (45″ bust)

Simple, sleeveless, and endlessly wearable, the Linda Summer Tank Top is built around an easy four-row mesh lace/openwork stitch that keeps the whole top light and breathable. This vintage 1980s knitting pattern is worked in soft DK cotton yarn, making it a natural choice for beach days, layering under a cardigan, or just staying cool through a hot afternoon. It’s a great summer knitting pattern for anyone who wants a lacy look without a complicated stitch count.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Back and front worked alike and flat, beginning with ribbing on smaller needles, then increased into the pattern stitch (a repeating multiple-of-4 mesh with a special double decrease) on larger needles; shaped at the armhole and neckline with graduated bind-offs by size, finished with a ribbed neckband and ribbed armbands picked up and folded to the inside.
Finished Measurements: Bust 34½″ (XS), 36″ (S), 39″ (M), 40½″ (M½), 43½″ (L), 45″ (XL).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms, with special abbreviations for the double decrease included.
Stitches: Knit, purl, yarn over, sl2k-k1-p2sso double decrease, k2tog.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Supersoft DK, 50 g balls, Lilac Blue #2303 — 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls depending on size.
Substitute yarn: standard modern DK weight yarn such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK or Valley Yarns Superwash DK.
Knitting Needles Size: US 3 and 6 (3.25 mm and 4.00 mm), or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: 2 medium stitch holders, tapestry needle for seaming.
Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4″ (10 cm) on larger needles, in pattern stitch.

This is a digitally restored PDF knitting pattern
Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The original vintage instructions have been digitally enhanced, reformatted, and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.

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