• Oolong Tank - Aimee Sher Makes
  • Oolong Tank - Aimee Sher Makes
  • Oolong Tank - Aimee Sher Makes
  • Oolong Tank - Aimee Sher Makes
  • Oolong Tank - Aimee Sher Makes
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Aimee Sher Knitting Patterns

Oolong Tank

Oolong Tank

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The Oolong 烏龍 Tank is a delicate and delicious lace top, and the perfect summer knitting pattern. It’s inspired by the tea plant Camellia sinesis from which black, white, green, oolong, and pu-erh teas are made.

Choose a yarn that has some silk or linen content in it for a wonderful warm-weather statement piece. This delightful top is knit bottom up in the round, and then the leafy lace panels gently part to create a beautiful neckline after the front and back are split. 

When you’re all done, it’ll be perfect for summer layering over a sassy bralette or slip dress while enjoying a cold glass of bubble tea. Or, take this summer knitting pattern to fall by layering it over a long sleeve shirt!

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    Pattern Details

    Size Selection

    A (B, C, D) [E, F, G] (H, I, J) to fit upper bust measurement 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) [44, 47.25, 50.5] (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 77.5 (85.5, 94, 102) [110, 118, 126.5] (134.5, 142.5, 150.5) cm

    And full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54] (58, 62, 66)” / 75 (85, 95, 105) [115, 125, 135] (145, 155, 165) cm

    Finished circumference of 31.25 (35.25, 39.25, 43.25) [47.25, 51.25, 55.25] (59.25, 63.25, 67.25)” / 78 (88, 98, 108) [118, 128, 138] (148, 158, 168) cm

    Choose a size based on upper bust measurement. Shown on sample model with 1.5” / 3.5 cm positive ease in the full bust in Size B.

    The front of the pattern is 0.25 (0.5, 0.5, 0.75) [0.75, 1.25, 1.25] (1.5, 2.25, 2.25)” / 0.5 (1, 1.5, 2) [2, 3, 3] (4, 5.5, 5.5) cm wider than the back to accommodate bust tissue given the relatively small amount of ease, and optional bust darts are included in the pattern to add up to 4” / 10 cm vertical length in the front.

    Yarn Selection & Yardage

    2 (2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 3] (3, 3, 3) skeins of Big Little Yarn Co Alpaca Silk Fingering (70% Baby Alpaca 30% Mulberry Silk/437 yds/400 m/ 100g) in colorway Emishi Village (green sample).

    OR fingering weight in the following amounts: 500 (575, 625, 700) [775, 825, 900] (975, 1050, 1125) yards / 450 (525, 575, 650) [700, 750, 825] (900, 950, 1025) meters.

    Every inch/cup size of bust darts added requires an additional 10 (15, 15, 15) [20, 20, 20] (25, 25, 25) yards or meters.

    If modifying length of body, it uses about 35 (40, 45, 50) [55, 60, 65] (70, 70, 75) yards / 30 (35, 40, 45) [50, 55, 60] (65, 65, 70) meters for each 1 inch / 2.5 cm of length added.

    Choose a yarn that has a lot of drapey qualities, such as an alpaca blend, with a touch of a summer fiber such as silk, cotton, or linen in it. A suggested moderately priced alternative is Purl Soho Linen Quill (shown in white here).

    This pattern was designed with an alpaca blend which does have some stretch to it. Be cautious when selecting silk, cotton, or linen only fibers as they’ll create less stretch and wearing comfort.

    Gauge & Recommended Needles

    GAUGE

    25 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4” or 10 cm, Stockinette stitch knit flat AND in the round with Needle A

    Needle A (Main Fabric):

    US4 / 3.5 mm or size to obtain Stockinette stitch gauge, in the following lengths:

    • Any length between 24” / 60 cm to 60” / 150 cm, as long as it is shorter than chest circumference of size being knitted

    Needle B

    US2 / 3 mm or 2 sizes down from Needle A, in the following lengths:

    • Any length between 24” / 60 cm to 60” / 150 cm, as long as it is shorter than chest circumference of size being knitted
    • 20” / 50 cm for neck edging.
    • DPN’s or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, for arm hole edgings.

    You'll also need...

    6 stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, and spare needles or DPN’s in a size smaller than or equal to Needle A for Three Needle Bind Off.

    Skills Required

    • Previous garment knitting experience recommended.
    • Setting aside a part of a work to come back to later.
    • Working in the round and back and forth.
    • Working increases and/or decreases during "at the same time" instructions.
    • Working increases and/or "in pattern" during stitch pattern elements.
    • Working in small circumferences using DPN, magic loop, or other method.
    • German short row shaping.
    • Picking up and knitting from an edge or middle of work.
    • Three-needle bind-off (also known as three-needle joinery)
    • Knitting lace with decreases and yarnovers in repeats, from a written or charted pattern.
    • Applied i-cord edging.

    Accessibility and Pattern Formats

    • Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt font, black text on white background, and no italic formatting text.
    • All images have alt text.
    • All charts have written alternative.
    • Header structure for screen readers is tagged in the large format pattern only.

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    Pattern Credits

    • Tech Edit: Heather Storta
    • Grade Consult: Jen Parroccini
    • Photos: Roy and Aimee Sher
    • Sites Support: Symphony Chau