Two crochet doilies, worked in sturdy
cotton, are used as a stencil to create a sun-ready tank. It's as much fun to
make as it is to wear.
Designer: Brenda K. B. Anderson
Finished
Size: Large motif measures 11" diameter. Small motif
measures 9" diameter.
Yarn: Lion
Brand Yarn Lion Cotton (100% cotton; 236 yd [215 m]/5 oz [142 g]): 152,
espresso, less than half of a skein.
Hook
Size: I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain
correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn
needle; purchased tank top (For best results use a tank that is at least 95%
cotton and keep in mind that darker colors will show the most dramatic results);
small spray bottle; household liquid bleach; enough old towels folded and
stacked to fill tank top; plastic trash bags; masking tape; rubber gloves; bucket
of water, one 8 oz bottle of hydrogen peroxide 3%.
Gauge: Gauge
is not critical for this project.