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Tidal Tank
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TIDAL TANK
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A strappy vertically-striped top with delicate button closures, the Tidal Tank is knitted sideways using a fun basket weave stitch. Offering textural interest and cooling properties, the visually striking fabric creates structure and resists stretching, giving this top a dressy, elegant look. The wide, sturdy straps with matching stripes top it off for a truly unique summer garment.
Ideal for linen blends and other summer yarns, the Tidal Tank can also be knitted in cozy wool to
layer over long sleeve tops in the cooler seasons.
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MATERIALS & INFORMATION
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SIZING
instructions for 16 sizes,
from 80cm/ 32” to 155cm/ 62” chest circumference,
in 5cm/ 2” increments
- or as needed for custom fit
appendix also offers instructions for child sizes
from toddler to pre-teen
CONSTRUCTION
worked sideways, flat
bodice and straps are worked separately,
then assembled
GAUGE
instructions provided for the following gauges:
26 sts per 10cm/ 4“
25 sts per 10cm/ 4“
24 sts per 10cm/ 4“
23 sts per 10cm/ 4“
22 sts per 10cm/ 4“
21 sts per 10cm/ 4“
20 sts per 10cm/ 4“
19 sts per 10cm/ 4“
18 sts per 10cm/ 4“
NEEDLES
straight or circular needle, as needed to meet gauge
(suggestions for each gauge offered in Pattern Notes)
YARN
suitable for fingering, sport, or light DK weight yarns,
approximately 250m-400m/ 100g)
choose your preferred yarn, determine optimal gauge,
then follow instructions for that gauge
YARN QUANTITIES
if working with fingering weight yarns, project requires…
Colour 1: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 100g skein(s)
Colour 2: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 100g skein(s)
if working with sportweight yarns, project requires…
Colour 1: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) 100g skein(s)
Colour: 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) 100g skein(s)
if working with light-DK yarns, project requires…
Colour1: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) 100g skein(s)
Colour 2: 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) 100g skein(s)
NOTIONS
removable stitch markers, sewing needle and thread, 10-12 buttons 15mm in diameter, tapestry needle, measuring tape, steam-iron
TECHNIQUES
basic hand-stitching (to attach straps and buttons)
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SAMPLES INFORMATION
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green & white tank
knitted with BC Garn Lino (300m/ 100g)
at a gauge of 25 sts per 10cm/ 4”
on 2.5mm needles
in Size 3
using 75g of each colour
slate & white tank (child)
knitted with BC Garn Lino (300m/ 100g)
at a gauge of 25 sts per 10cm/ 4”
on 2.5mm needles
sized for age 6-8
using less than 50g of each colour
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- First published: June 2025
- Page created: June 26, 2025
- Last updated: June 26, 2025 …
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