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Fibonacci Accessories: Tank Top Here's a bonus pattern from one of the Knitsters. From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-410

Knitster Maria Del Pinto, herself a crafting expert, shares her pattern for a tank top knit using the Fibonacci method.

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Materials:

1 hank Artyarns Silk Fur (SF115)
1 hank each Artyarns Silk Variegated Ribbon Yarn (SR114, #SR115 and SR127)
1 hank Berroco Crystal FX in (4803, Rasberry [C])
1 hank Berroco Gem (3659, Sphalerite)
1 hank Berroco Suede (3737, Dale Evans)
1 hank each Berroco Softist Bulky (7420, Nouveau Berry [B]; 7442, Fig [A])
1 hank Berroco Medley in (P8923, Palazzo Purple [D])
1 hank Lion Brand Fancy Fur (Rainbow)
Assorted glass beads
4mm Czech fire-polished faceted round crystals
12mm glass beads
10mm beads
chandelier crystals
silver charms
silver lobster claws
silver jump rings
silver eye pins
needles, U.S. size 8 and 10 (or size to obtain desired gauge)
crochet hook, U.S. size J/10 (6 mm)
long-nose pliers
needle-nose pliers
wire cutters
fabric glue
measuring tape
scissors

Gauge: 13 sts = 4"

Difficulty: medium to advanced.

Note: Be sure to review the rules for Fibonacci knitting (see Adina Klein's project) to understand the following pattern for this tank:

5, 8, 5, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 5, 3

Removable dangles:
1. String a 4mm crystal on a 1" eye pin. Using the wire cutters, cut off any excess wire (be sure to leave 1/4" to form a loop). To form loops, using the round-nose pliers, bend the end of the wire and form a loop on the wire. Repeat 15 times.

2. Use the long-nose and needle-nose pliers to open the jump rings and attach the dangles to the chandelier crystal. Repeat this step 15 times.

3. Use jump rings to attach the dangles and chandelier crystals to the lobster claws. Repeat this step 15 times. Set aside.

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