Searose Tank Kit

Inspired by the waves crashing against the rocky shore of the Oregon coast, Searose Tank is a wonderful top to wear in spring and throughout the summer. Rippling ocean waves in syncopated brioche create an A-line shape that allows the fabric to float away from the body creating a flattering drape. The entire tank top is knit in brioche in the round, from the hem to the underarms, then split, and the front and back are knit flat separately.

Knitted in two shades of Acadia, a rustic blend of silk noil, baby alpaca, and Merino wool, this yarn adds drape and lustre as well as an interesting knobbly texture to this beautiful project.

Designer: Jenn Lampen
Published in: Synaptic Stitches

Kit contains:

• PDF version of Searose Tank Knitting Pattern
• 7-14 hanks of The Fibre Co. Acadia yarn (depending on your size)
• Free Project Bag from The Fibre Co.

Yarn:

The Fibre Co. Acadia (60% Merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 133 m (145 yd) per 50 g hank) in shades Thunder Bay (A) – 4: 4: 4: 4 (5: 5: 5: 5) (6: 6: 6: 6: 7) hanks and Blue Heron (B) – 3: 4: 4: 4 (5: 5: 5: 5) (6: 6: 6: 6: 7) hanks.

Colours:

The photos show the vest in the shades Thunder Bay and Blue Heron. Choose from any shade of Acadia as shown above.

Sizes and measurements:

1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-13 with the following finished measurements.

Finished bust circumference (at underarm): 74.5, 82.5, 90.5, 98.5 (106.5, 114.5, 122.5, 130.5) (138.5, 146.5, 154.5, 162.5, 170.5) cm [29.75, 33, 36.25, 39.5 (42.75, 45.75, 49, 52.25) (55.5, 58.75, 61.75, 65, 68.25) in]

Photographs show the tank in Size 5 with 4.5 cm (1.75 in) negative ease.

Needles and notions:

• 4.5mm (US 7) 80 cm (32 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
• 4.5mm (US 7) 40 cm (16 in) circular needle (or size to obtain gauge)
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Darning needle

Techniques used:

• Brioche Rib
• Elastic Bind Off for Brioche

Notes:

This is an intermediate pattern and includes both written instructions and charts, and options for longer or shorter versions.

You can also purchase items in this kit separately: Searose Tank Knitting Pattern, Acadia yarn and Project Bag from The Fibre Co.