A relaxed cable slipover designed for year-round layering, combining timeless texture with a modern silhouette. Thoughtfully designed for confident knitters who love wearable, versatile styles.

The 02 Twisted Tank is the perfect transitional piece. Its relaxed shape and subtle positive ease at the bust make it ideal for layering over crisp shirts, long sleeve tops, or floaty dresses for a more contemporary look. The tank is worked from the bottom up and features an intricate central cable framed by double moss stitch, offering visual interest and texture.

The front hem is cast on first and worked in twisted rib, followed by the back. These are then joined to create clean side splits at the hem before continuing the body in the round. It’s at this point that the central cable design begins, emerging from the twisted rib and framed by panels of double moss stitch. A few twisted rib stitches travel up each side from the hem to the armhole, forming a subtle faux side seam that separates the front and back.

Once the body is complete, armhole shaping begins and the upper sections are worked flat. The neckline and shoulders are shaped, and the shoulders are then seamed together for a neat fit.

To finish, the neckline and armholes are worked in folded twisted rib for a clean, structured edge. The result is a beautifully balanced design that feels modern yet timeless – a mindful knit with elegant detail.

Note: During testing the purl spacing between cable charts was altered slightly, refer to the testers images.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Please note images show size 5 on 114 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 70 – 75 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 80 – 85 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 90 – 95 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 100 – 105 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 110 – 115 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 120 – 125 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 130 – 135 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 140 – 145 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 150 – 155 cm (60” – 62”) chest

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The tank is designed with 8 - 10 cm/3 - 4” of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 8 - 10 cm/3 - 4” larger than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit.

Chest Width: 40.75 (45.75, 50.75, 56, 61) (66, 71, 76.25, 81.25) cm / 16¼ (18¼, 20¼, 22½, 24½) (26½, 28½, 30½, 32½)“
Front Length: 58 (58.25, 59.25, 60, 60.5) (61.25, 61.75, 62.5, 63) cm / 23¼ (23½, 23¾, 24, 24¼) (24½, 24¾, 25, 25¼)”

Materials
Please note this yarn is described as 4 ply by the manufacturer.
Two strands held together: Sport weight; Drops Alpaca (50 g/1.8 oz, 167 m/183 yds, 100% Alpaca) 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) (15, 16, 17, 17) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 1585 (1735, 1890, 2055, 2205) (2360, 2505, 2670, 2820) m/ 1735 (1900, 2070, 2250, 2410) (2580, 2740, 2920, 3085) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

4 mm/US 6 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 55 cm - 100 cm/22” - 40” for Body

3.5 mm/US 4 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 35 cm - 100 cm/14” - 40” for Ribbing

Should a single strand be preferred, half the meterage will be required. See the following example:
One strand: Aran weight; John Arbon Textiles, Appledore Aran, (100 g/3.5 oz, 167 m/183 yds, 40% Devon Closewool 40% Romney 20% Exmoor) 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 9) skeins

Notions
Stitch markers, varying colours
Darning needle

Gauge After Blocking
22 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm (4“) square in Stocking stitch using 4 mm/US 6 needle

I’d love to see all your gorgeous finished 02 Twisted Tank. Tag me in all your stories and posts on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear using the hashtag #02TwistedTank.

Note: Sizes 2, 7, 8 & 9 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.