Introduction
The Acadia Tank is a mindful knit that requires attention to detail to execute. It is a delicate, light weight, warm weather piece showcasing intricate details. The combination of broken rib stitch, relaxed stripes, and buttonholes create a relaxed, yet polished garment. The perfectly placed waist shaping accentuates the gentle ruffle with every body type in mind. Hitting at the high hip, it offers a comfortable yet tailored fit. First, the back panel is worked before constructing each shoulder, and finally, all panels are joined at the underarms to work the body flat. All straps are worked identically but with a left or right facing orientation. The broken rib stitch is worked simultaneously with the stripes, waist shaping, and buttonholes. The piece is finished with a short ruffle trim and an I-cord edge.

Skill Level
Moderately Difficult

While working this pattern, you will be multitasking. Although the individual techniques are not difficult, accounting for the individual tasks while adjusting for row gauge, if need be, may present a challenge for beginner knitters. This includes working the broken rib stitch while repeating the color chart every 30 rows, shaping the neckline and armholes with increases at the same time, placing buttonholes every 20 rows, and working waist shaping increases and decreases. There is a “Supplemental Worksheet” at the end of this pattern to assist in your organization, if you prefer.

Sizes
Women’s XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL

Finished Measurements
Bust circumference: 70.5 (80.5) 90.5 (100) 110.5 (120) 131 (140) 151 cm 28.25 (32.25) 36.25 (40) 44.25 (48) 52.5 (56) 60.5 inches
Waist circumference: 64 (74.5) 82 (91.5) 101.5 (110.5) 122.5 (131.5) 142 cm 25.5 (29.75) 32.75 (36.5) 40.5 (44.25) 49 (52.5) 56.75 inches

Modification note: This tank was designed to overlap by 4 stitches on each side of the center hemline to eliminate gaping and allow for modifications. This can allow for strategic button placement if you find yourself between sizes. If you are between sizes and wish to add 2 cm (0.75”) to the bust, waist and hips circumferences, simply move your buttonholes 2 stitches towards the hemline and sew your buttons 2 stitches from the edge on the opposite side (see “modification note” when placing your first buttonhole and sewing the buttons).

Additionally, if your torso is shorter than your standard size, I recommend taking your shoulder to waist measurement (see schematic). The difference between your measurement and your standard size measurement on the schematic will reveal approximately the length you will need to shorten the body by. For example, if you need to shorten the body by 2.5 cm (1”), then work 12 less rows (6 repeats) from the section “Work flat in broken rib stitch.” Conversely, if you have a longer torso, you may add in rows in the same manner.

The bottom hem is finished with a ruffle trim. This can be substituted for 4 rows of your preferred border if you wish to omit this detail.

The panels in this pattern are referred to by their anatomical lefts and rights. For example, when referring to the back left shoulder panel, the armhole is on the left and the neck edge is on the right. When knitting with the RS facing you, the armhole is on the right and the neck edge is on the left.

If you choose to, you may carry your floats up the side of your work (video tutorial available in the “Pattern Support”). Alternatively, you may weave in all ends at the completion of this pattern.

Techniques
Casting-on, carrying your floats, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, knitting flat, backwards loop cast-on, holding stitches, buttonholes, sewing on buttons, I-cord, blocking (wet, steam, or other).

Gauge
25 stitches and 46 rows in broken rib stitch over 10 cm (4 inches) on 2.75mm (US 2) needles worked flat, after blocking. To work the broken rib stitch, K across all stitches on the RS, and K1, P1, on the WS.
Note: The recommended yarn is predominantly a plant based, cotton yarn. Dense fibers such as cotton often stretch significantly. I strongly recommend blocking your swatch before measuring your gauge and commencing this project.

If you have less than 46 rows over 10 cm (4 inches), work to the recommended lengths / depth listed in this pattern. Additionally, I recommend reading and applying the principles at the end of this pattern “Adjusting For Row Gauge Differences” before starting in order to have the recommended fit regarding all depth measurements.

Yarn
Knit Picks Comfy Fingering (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic, 200 meters per 50g skein) 3 (3) 3 (4) 4 (4) 4 (5) 5 skeins in MC and 1 skein in CC; sample colors used “Ivory” (MC) and “Hollyberry” (CC).
Note: I’m vegan, but you don’t have to be. Please feel free to knit with whatever you’d like, as all are welcome here. If you have questions regarding yarn substitutions, I recommend visiting the ‘Yarn Weight Calculator’ at ‘Github’ (link available in the “Pattern Support”). Kindly ensure you can meet the gauge before proceeding.

Buttons
Any (8) 15 mm buttons of your choice. More buttons if additional length is desired.
Pictured with Wawak Marc Mottled Satin Finish Suit/Pant/Overcoat Buttons - 24L / 15mm - Medium Tan.

Needle Size
2.75 mm (US Size 2) 40 cm and 80-100 cm (16 inch and 32-40 inch) circular needles, or the required needles to obtain gauge (main needles used for the body)
Optional: double pointed needles in the same size for I-cord edging if desired, although not essential.

Notions
Tapestry needle that will pass through the interior holes of your choice buttons, (4) stitch markers, stitch holder (scrap yarn or an extra interchangeable circular cord), (8) buttons.

Size Guide
The Acadia Tank is designed to have no ease at the bust and waist, meaning it is meant to be the same size as your bust and waist measurements. It ends at the high hip where the ruffle hem will provide additional ease. I recommend taking your bust and waist circumference into consideration to find the best size for you. The sizes XS, (S), M, (L), XL, (2XL), 3XL, (4XL), 5XL are designed to fit a bust circumference of 71 (81.5) 91.5 (101.5) 112 (122) 132 (142) 152.5 cm 28 (32) 36 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) 60 inches and a waist circumference of 62 (66) 74 (85) 100 (115) 126 (137.5) 147.5 cm 24.75 (26.5) 29.5 (34) 40 (46) 50.5 (55) 59 inches. The measurements for the finished garment are given on the first page of the pattern.

Before starting, please kindly measure the largest part of your bust and waist circumference to determine your best size. For example, if your bust circumference is 90 cm (36 inches) and your waist circumference is 74 cm (29.5 inches), you should knit size M. Size M has a bust and waist circumference of 90 cm (36 inches) and 82 cm (28.75 inches), matching your measurements. The broken rib stitch is stretchy, providing some additional give. If you would like a more shapely fit in the waist, feel free to size down for less ease, or negative ease.

Modification note: If you would like to add in more decreases into the waist shaping than are present for your size, work the section “Continue waist shaping decreases’’ for additional repeats of your choosing and subtract an equal number of rows worked from the section “Work flat in broken rib stitch.” For example, if you wish to decrease an additional 8 stitches or 3 cm (1.25”), repeat rows (1-12) 1 additional time in section “Continue waist shaping decreases’’ and work 12 less rows in the preceding section “Work flat in broken rib stitch.”