{"product_id":"bramble-fleece-york-tank-knitting-pattern","title":"Bramble \u0026 Fleece York Tank - Knitting Pattern (PDF download)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eYork Tank\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign BF008\u003c\/strong\u003e · Bramble \u0026amp; Fleece Autumn\/Winter Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYork Tank is a V-neck slipover worked in two strands of Bramble \u0026amp; Fleece Sheepsoft DK held together. The slipover features a ribbed hem, armbands and neck trims, making it an ideal layering piece over a shirt or a fine-gauge sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding the DK double takes the yarn up to a chunky 16-stitch tension, so the tank grows fast — most knitters finish it in a weekend or two — while the doubled strands give the fabric a dense, sculptural quality that holds the V-neck shape beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bramble-fleece-sheepsoft-dk\"\u003eBramble \u0026amp; Fleece Sheepsoft DK\u003c\/a\u003e — 5 (5: 6: 6: 7: 7) x 100g, held double throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade photographed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malham 286\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mm (UK 6 \/ US 8) and 5.5mm (UK 5 \/ US 9) needles, plus a 4.5mm circular needle 60cm long for the neckband and armbands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 stitches and 24 rows to 10cm \/ 4in over stocking stitch on 5.5mm needles holding the yarn double, once blocked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e XS to XXL, actual chest 87.5 to 112cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stitch holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich yarn does the York Tank use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYork is written for Bramble \u0026amp; Fleece Sheepsoft DK, a blend of soft British Bluefaced Leicester with hardier Masham, in 100g hanks — held double to reach a chunky gauge. You will need 5 to 7 hanks depending on size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does \"held double\" mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou knit with two strands of the same yarn at once, treating them as a single thicker yarn. Wind two balls or work from both ends of a centre-pull hank. It is the fastest way to get a chunky fabric from a DK you already love the colour of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a digital knitting pattern supplied as a PDF download in English, with UK and US needle sizes and both metric and imperial measurements. Yarn and needles are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bramble \u0026 Fleece","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58604787990902,"sku":"BF008PDF","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0014\/9340\/1659\/files\/B_F_York_Tank_7ed5378c-1198-4919-9c36-b0f6a0325db0.webp?v=1788471028","url":"https:\/\/theorrymill.co.uk\/products\/bramble-fleece-york-tank-knitting-pattern","provider":"The Orry Mill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}