Wisp Tank by Caitlin Hunter

Wisp Tank

Knitting
May 2023
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
547 - 1162 yards (500 - 1063 m)
Finished bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 64, 68}" [81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm]
English
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Wisp is a simple tank worked from the bottom up. The body is worked in the round and then the front and back are split and worked flat. The front and back are shaped the same with a low V neckline. Mine is knit using 2 strands of Oh Dang from The Farmer’s Daughte Fibers but can be made in any fiber, just make sure you can get gauge and like the fabric you create! I wear mine both alone on warm days and layered over dresses when the weather is cooler.

I love this tank as a wardrobe staple. Many of the testers have already made 2 versions of this top- it is so quick, easy and versatile! Please note that yardage usage varied quite widely depending on the fiber used. The yardage provided reflects the highest amount used by testers plus a little extra for swatching, so it is likely you will need a bit less than quoted here.

MATERIALS
Yarn:

The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers
Oh Dang!
74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk
328 yards 300 m 50g

Heavy laceweight brushed suri
Yarn is held double throughout this pattern

Color used in sample:
Hacer (peach)

Needles:
Note that needle sizes are suggested only. You may need to use a different size to achieve gauge.

Ribbing: US 7 4.5 mm
Main: US 8 5.0 mm

Notions: Stitch Markers, scrap yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, row counter (optional)

Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rounds = 4” 10 cm in stockinette on main needles after blocking

Note- You should always knit your swatch the same way that the pattern is knit—in this case, in the design is worked both in the round and flat. Block your swatch as you will your finished garment and allow it to dry fully before measuring.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) {7, 8, 9, 10}
Recommended ease: 2-4” 5-10 cm of positive ease at the bust. Length is easily adjusted to suit the knitter’s preference.

Finished bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52) {56, 60, 64, 68}“ 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) {142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5} cm

Yardage: Please note that yardage is estimated, and can vary between knitters. Yardage given reflects the highest amount used by test knitters plus an additional amount for swatching and slight variations.

547 (615, 683, 752, 820, 888) {957, 1025, 1162} yards
500 (562, 624, 687, 750, 812) {874, 937, 1062} meters
Skeins: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) {3, 4, 4}