A contemporary summer tank with an open side detail and textured stitch pattern – designed for advanced beginners who love clean lines and thoughtful construction.

The 05 Tie Side Tank is a minimalist layering piece with subtle statement details. Worked flat from the bottom up in a textured single basketweave stitch, it combines modern style with wearability. Ribbed selvedge edges run along each side to create a clean finish and form the foundation for the open-tied seams.

To begin, the front is cast on using the long-tail cast-on method and worked in pattern to just below the armhole. The back is worked in the same way. Once both body pieces are complete, they are joined to work in the round for approximately 5 cm (2”) up to the base of the armhole.

At this point, short row shaping is used to shape the underarm, worked at the same time as the rib binding that forms the armhole edge. The front and back are then separated and worked flat, continuing the ribbed selvedges along each edge – so there’s no need to add armhole finishing later.

To finish, four ribbed ties are knitted separately and sewn in place to close the sides with an adjustable bow or knot. The result is a versatile, breathable piece that’s easy to wear on its own or layered, a staple for modern handmade wardrobes.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Please note images show garment size 5 on 104cm chest.
1: to fit 71 – 76 cm (28” – 30”) chest
2: to fit 81 – 86 cm (32” – 34”) chest
3: to fit 91 – 96 cm (36” – 38”) chest
4: to fit 101 – 107 cm (40” – 42”) chest
5: to fit 112 – 117 cm (44” – 46”) chest
6: to fit 122 – 127 cm (48” – 50”) chest
7: to fit 132 – 137 cm (52” – 54”) chest
8: to fit 142 – 147 cm (56” – 58”) chest
9: to fit 152 – 157 cm (60” – 62”) chest

Finished Measurements
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The tank is designed with 5 cm/2” of positive ease. This means the garment will be approx. 5 cm/2” 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 (flat): 36.5 (41.5, 47, 52, 57) (62, 67, 72, 77) cm/14½ (16½, 18¾, 20¾, 22¾) (24¾, 26¾, 28¾, 30¾)“
Finished Length: 43.5 (45, 46.5, 48, 49.5) (51, 52.5, 54, 55.5) cm/17½ (18, 18½, 19¼, 19¾) (20½, 21, 21½, 22¼)”

Materials
Fingering weight; Knitting for Olive Pure Silk (50g/ 1.8oz, 250m/ 273yds, 100% silk)
3 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 720 (830, 950, 1070, 1195) (1330, 1465, 1605, 1755) m/790 (905, 1040, 1170, 1310) (1450, 1600, 1755, 1920) yds, including enough for gauge swatch.

2.5 mm/ US either 1½ circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40cm -100cm
Recommended needle size can be changed to meet required gauge.

Notions
Waste yarn or extra cable with end stoppers
Contrast colour waste yarn
Double pointed cable needle
Locking markers
Extra yarn and darning needle

Gauge after blocking
36 sts and 43 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in the Basketweave stitch using 2.5 mm needles/US 1.5 needles.

I’d love to see all your finished 05 Tie Side Tank garments on Ravelry and tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, using the hashtag #05TieSideTank.

Note: Sizes 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.