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A lightweight, breezy tank with a clean, elegant silhouette – the kind of piece that slips into rotation and stays there. Slipstream is designed around simplicity: a quick, approachable knit for adventurous beginners and for anyone who wants an easy project that earns its place in the wardrobe.

There is no finishing here, and that is the point. The edges roll as they please, the slipped-stitch selvages stay visible, and together they give the tank its quiet, raw character – nothing hidden, nothing tidied away.

Construction

Slipstream is worked bottom-up in the round, then split to work front and back separately. The front comes first: armhole shaping along both sides, a neck bind-off that opens the wide scoop neckline, then continued shaping as each strap is worked. The back follows the same sequence, and the straps are joined with Kitchener stitch – the only seaming in the entire piece.

Sizing

Choose a size with 5 cm / 2 in of negative ease at the chest. Sample shown is size 2, with 5 cm / 2 in of negative ease.

You can choose from 9 sizes, with finished chest circumferences of:

69, 79, 89 99, 109, 119 {129, 139, 149} cm | 27.25, 31, 35 39, 43, 46.75 {50.75, 54.75, 58.75} in

A schematic with comprehensive measurements is included in the knitting pattern.

Recommended Yarn (Fingering)

Knitting for Olive – Pure Silk (100% silk, 50 g ≈ 250 m / 273 yd):

• 400, 450, 500 550, 610, 660 {730, 780, 850} m
• 440, 500, 550 610, 670, 730 {800, 860, 930} yd
• 80, 90, 100 110, 125, 135 {150, 160, 170} g
• 2, 2, 2 3, 3, 3 {3, 4, 4} balls

Please note that your individual yarn consumption may vary based on your yarn, gauge, size, and the desired body length. It is advisable to get a little more than you think you’ll need.

Yarn Substitutes

Any fingering-weight yarn that meets the gauge. If you need help navigating summer fibers and yarns, you can visit my blog article: The spring & summer fibre guide for knitters

Gauge

24 sts and 34 rnds = 10 cm / 4 in in stockinette, measured after blocking using 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles. Swatch should be worked in the round.

Needles and notions

2.5 mm (US 1.5) circular needles (60–120 cm / 24–48 in). Stitch markers, stitch holders, a tapestry needle, measuring tape, and scissors.

Pattern Difficulty: Adventurous beginner

Pattern specifications

The pattern includes comprehensive written instructions and a schematic with measurements.

For pattern support, please email: support@ulvenknit.com. Please note that support requests via the Ravelry project page and Ravelry messages might result in delays in response.