Inca top Sleeveless Pattern | Minimalist Linen Blend Side Tie Tank

The Inca Top is a top-down garment defined by clean lines and thoughtful construction. The shoulder is shaped with short rows to create a natural slope, while the body falls into a relaxed, balanced silhouette. A double-layered stockinette funnel neck provides structure and softness in equal measure.

The Inca Top is worked seamlessly from the top down - European construction method.
The back yoke is worked first. Stitches are cast on for the back neck and shoulders, and the back neck and shoulder slope are shaped using German short rows. The back is then worked flat to the armhole depth, with increases worked along the armhole edges.
Stitches for the front are picked up from the shoulder stitches. Each front is worked separately, shaping the front neckline while working down to the armhole. The front and back are then joined at the underarm, and the body is worked in the round to the desired length.
Stitches are picked up around the neckline to work a double-folded stockinette funnel neck.

Stockinette stitch flat: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 cm / 4"
Stockinette stitch in the round: 23 sts x 28 rounds = 10 cm / 4"

Techniques/ Skills
German short rows
Working flat and in the round
Picking up stitches
I-cord
Invisible joining techniques

The pattern has video instructions for German Rows and back shaping provided.