Ramble Tank

In celebration of the 2nd annual Flock Fiber Festival, I am excited to introduce Ramble Tank! What Rhinebeck is to sweaters, Flock Fiber has become to tanks and tees! Set in the PNW, this summertime fiber festival has become the perfect event to showcase your favorite knit tank or tee! Although I won’t be there in person to join the festivities, I’m thrilled to release a new tank pattern to commemorate the festival. Ramble Tank is knit using The Lamb & Kid Cottage Worsted, a fantastic blend of wool, silk, linen, and cotton. This pairing of a breathable yarn and swing style tank make it the perfect transition piece as we head into fall but are still experiencing those hot summer temps!

CONSTRUCTION

This swing style A-line tank is worked in the round from the bottom up. Tank is then separated at the underarm and Front and Back are worked separately. Tank straps are joined together by a 3 Needle BO. Stitches are picked up around the neck and immediately bound off to finish the neckline edge.

HELPFUL VIDEOS

This pattern contains links to several helpful video tutorials specifically for this pattern.

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

Recommended to fit 25-28 (29-32, 33-36, 37-40, 41-44, 45-48, 49-52, 53-56, 57-60)“ / 63-70 (73-80, 83-90, 93-100, 103-110, 113-120, 123-130, 133-140, 143-150)cm Full Bust

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

UPPER BUST: 29.5 (31.5, 34.5, 37.5, 39.5, 43.5, 46.5, 50.5, 54.5)” / 74 (79, 86.5, 94, 99, 109, 116.5, 126.5, 136.5)cm

LENGTH FROM UNDERARM: 13.5” / 34cm

BOTTOM CIRCUMFERENCE: 48 (53.25, 58.75, 64, 69.25, 74.75, 80, 85.25, 90.75)“ / 120 (133, 147, 160, 173, 187, 200, 213, 227)cm

NECK DEPTH: 3.25 (4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4.75, 5.5)”)” / 8 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 12, 14)cm

ARMHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE: 13.5 (14.5, 15.5, 16, 17, 17.5, 18.25, 18.5, 18.75)” / 34 (36.5, 39, 40, 42.5, 44, 45.5, 46.5, 47)cm

STRAP WIDTH: 1.5 (1.5, 1.75, 1.75, 2, 2, 2, 2.25, 2.25)” / 4 (4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 5, 5, 5.5, 5.5)cm

Suggested ease is negative 3 - 0” / -7.5 - 0cm at your upper bust. To select your size refer to the suggested sizes above or subtract 1 - 3” / 2.5 - 7.5cm from your upper bust measurement and select the size with a Finished Upper Bust Measurement closest to that number.

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.

The Lamb & Kid Cottage Worsted (50% Merino Wool, 20% Linen, 15% Cotton, 15% Silk; 280 yards per 100g); 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins

OR

509 (580, 652, 720, 788, 866, 941, 1010, 1080) yards / 463 (527, 593, 655, 716, 787, 855, 918, 982) meters of worsted weight yarn.

Sample shown in color Pinafore

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

Needles listed are suggested. Always take time to swatch.

Gauge Needle: US 7 (4.5mm), 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer circular needles

Smaller Needle: US 5 (3.75mm) 32” / 80cm circular needles or longer circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle.

TOOLS

Stitch Markers, Tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holder

GAUGE

Ramble Stitch Gauge

15 stitches and 20 rounds = 4” in Ramble Stitch worked in the round and flat with Smaller Needle, or 2 sizes smaller than your stockinette stitch Gauge Needle, blocked. See Stitch Guide.

Stockinette Stitch Gauge

16 stitches and 28 rounds = 4” in stockinette stitch worked both flat and in the round with Gauge Needle, blocked.