Lastlong Tank by Ailbíona McLochlainn

Lastlong Tank

Knitting
August 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in half-fisherman's rib
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
875 - 1367 yards (800 - 1250 m)
85cm/ 34” - 155cm/ 62”
English
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LASTLONG TANK
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A light and airy addition to the Lastlong Collection, this classic tank is designed for fingering weight yarns - which, combined with fisherman’s rib and a relaxed gauge, gives it exceptional drape and fluidity. Try it in a linen or silk blend for a gorgeously cooling summer top, or in a rustic wool as a cozy yet practically weightless layering piece.

A play on words that speaks to the enduring mythologies of fishermen’s garments, lastlong means cargo ship in Irish Gaelic.

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MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
garment measures as follows around chest circumference:
85cm/ 34” (90cm/ 36”, 95cm/ 38”, 100cm/ 40”, 105cm/ 42”, 115cm/ 45”, 125cm/ 50”, 135cm/ 54”, 145cm/ 58”, 155cm/ 62”)

Gauge
22 sts x 29 rounds/ rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
in Half Fisherman’s Rib

Yarn
suitable for fingering-weight yarns
(approximately 400m per 100g)
cover sample knitted in BC Garn Lino
project requires approximately
200g (225g, 250g, 275g, 300g, 325g, 350g, 375g, 400g, 425g)

Needles
circular needle 3mm in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge for main fabric

Notions
tapestry needle, scrap yarn, st markers, measuring tape

Construction
Worked bottom up. The Bodice is worked in the round. The Upper sections are then worked flat. The Armholes and Neckline are finished in 1x1 rib.

Note the pattern offers instructions for adjusting the summery tank into more of a sweater vest style. Additionally, there are instructions to work the bodice flat for those who find it easier to work fisherman’s rib in that manner.

Special Techniques
half-fisherman’s rib, 3-needle bind-off

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SAMPLES INFO.

green sample
knitted with BC Garn Lino
colourway no.60 (olive)
Size 3
modelled with 5cm/ 2” and 10cm/ 4” of ease

burgundy sample
knitted with Höner och Eir Nutiden
(single stranded)
colourway Barighet
Size 4
modelled with 15cm/ 6” of ease