The Oregon Coast is full of hidden gems, waiting to be discovered by an adventurous spirit. One such treasure is the “secret beach” at Road’s End in Lincoln City. During high tide, it is completely submerged and inaccessible by foot, but as the tide recedes, the beach is revealed, with its regal rock formations and ocean-polished stones – a beachcomber’s dream.

Featuring delicate colorwork, airy linen-blend yarn, and an easy, relaxed fit, Road’s End is the perfect summer tank for a evening stroll on the beach… secret or not!

Constructed top down by first knitting the top front panel flat, placing it aside and knitting the top back panel flat, then joining both panels and working the rest in the round. Then the straps are picked up and worked individually before seaming them at the back.

This pattern is #sizeinclusive. See sizing details below!

SIZING
1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6), ((7, 8, 9)), (((10, 11, 12)))

Finished bust circumference:
32, 35, 38, (41, 44, 47), ((50, 53, 56)), (((59, 62, 65)))”/ 81.5, 89, 96.5, (104, 112, 119.5), (((127, 135, 142.5)), (((150, 157.5, 165))) cm

Suggested fit is 1” negative ease to 2” positive ease at bust.

Body length from underarm to hem at sides:
Cropped: 5, 5.25, 5.5, (5.5, 5.75, 5.75), ((6, 6, 6.25)), (((6.25, 7, 7)))”/ 12.5, 13.5, 14, (14, 14.5, 14.5), ((15.5, 15.5, 16)), (((16, 18, 18))) cm
Waist length: 8.5, 8.5, 8.5, (8.5, 8.75, 8.75), ((9, 9, 9.25)), (((9.25, 9.5, 9.5)))”/ 21.5, 21.5, 21.5, (21.5, 22, 22), ((23, 23, 23.5)), (((23.5, 24, 24))) cm

Note that the waist length option is written to hit at waist, i.e. commonly where the waistband of pants sits. It is shorter than a traditional full-length top.

See detailed measurements in photos.

Yarn:
Road’s End uses DK weight yarn. A lightweight fiber, such as linen, silk, or cotton, or a blend is recommended. A fingering weight linen held double to meet gauge may also work well.

Sample 1 – Waist length, size 3, modeled on 37” bust with 1” positive ease
Queensland Collection Savanna, 66% silk, 34% linen, 250 yds per 100g
C1: Taupe
C2: Eucalyptus
C3: Olive

Sample 2 – Cropped, size 3, modeled on 37” bust with 1” positive ease
Malabrigo Susurro, 50% mulberry silk, 25% merino wool, 25% linen, 325 yds per 100g
C1: Sand Bank
C2: Fire Agate

Yardage:

C1: 188, 213, 250, (281, 315, 350), ((387, 423, 460)), (((496, 544, 573))) yds/ 172, 195, 229, (257, 288, 320), ((354, 387, 421)), (((454, 498, 524))) m

C2 (waist length): 107, 117, 125, (136, 146, 156), ((166, 176, 186)), (((196, 206, 216))) yds/ 98, 107, 115, (125, 134, 143), ((152, 161, 170)), (((180, 189, 198))) m

C2 (cropped): 108, 123, 136, (154, 173, 186), ((206, 219, 249)), (((264, 291, 307))) yds/ 99, 113, 125, (141, 158, 170), ((189, 201, 228)), (((242, 266, 281))) m

C3: 115, 124, 140, (148, 170, 182), ((207, 220, 251)), (((267, 302, 318))) yds/ 106, 114, 128, (136, 156, 165), ((190, 202, 230)), (((245, 277, 291))) m

These numbers are estimates based on the pattern measurements as written. Your actual yardage may vary based on the weight of yarn used and/or any modifications you choose to make.

Needle size:
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge, 24-47”/60-120cm and DPNs

Note: Depending on the yarn used, your needle size may vary to obtain gauge. For example, Sample 1 was knit using US5/3.75mm needles and Sample 2 was knit using US7/4.5mm needles.

Tools: Scrap yarn/spare cables, crochet hook (for provisional cast on), stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
20 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stockinette, flat, after washing and blocking
20 sts x 28 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in stranded colorwork in the round, after washing and blocking

SKILLS
Stranded colorwork, provisional cast on, German short rows, increases and decreases, double knitting, kitchener stitch