A tank on a 16 inch needle? What?

Pattern Central
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I’m about to start making this tank top:

http://deliciousstitches.blogspot.com/2007/05/lillian-tank-top.html

I actually got gauge using the needle size the pattern called for, this never happens to me.
Anyway, anyone out there find it odd that this pattern calls for a 16 inch circular needle? Why not 24 inch? I mean, I’m supposed to cast on 140 sts. 16 inch needles hurt my hands too much…

2

It could just be that she had that size needle and used it. I’d go with the longer one if you’re more comfortable with that.

3

You may need it for the neckline.

4

Yeah, I know I need it for the neckline and the armholes, but I’d rather use a longer needle for now. 140 sts in the round fit perfectly on the 24 inch needle.

5

There’s no reason you can’t switch it out to a 24" or 30" if you want to.

6

I started the tank last night using a 24 inch circular and it is working well.