The boulder bridge tank is my first soiree into what I consider to be ‘full on summer knitting’. I wanted a knit garment that I could wear in DC summers. This tank was designed with the intention of breathability (all over lace), easy wearing (deep armholes), and versatility (reversible front and back).

This tank was inspired by one of my favorite spots in DC: the Boulder Bridge in Rock Creek Park! If you’ve followed along over the years, you have seem many photos with this special place in the background. Rock Creek is an urban National Park, and spans over 3 square miles in Northwest DC.

Generous yarn support for the Boulder Bridge Tank was provided by Kate from Red Door Fibre Studio for this project. Kate is a gem. She has inspired me to step outside my comfort zone in so many ways, including making my first sample in the lovely bright pink!

As always, if you have any questions during the knitting process please send me an email at hello.bloom.create@gmail.com. I would love to see your versions on Instagram, please use #BoulderBridgeTank, and #BloomCreateDesigns.

Take care + Happy knitting,
Emma Janet*

SIZING (see images for full schematic)
A, B, C, (D, E, F), G, H, I, J
Chest measurement: 29, 33, 37, (41, 45, 49), 53, 57, 61, 65“ 73.5, 83.5, 91.5, (103.5, 113.5, 123.5), 133.5, 143.5, 153.5, 163.5cm
Recommended ease: 1-3” (2.5-7.5cm) of positive ease at chest.

GAUGE (4 x 4”, 10 x 10cm)
24 sts x 42 rows in pattern* worked in the round after blocking using main pattern needles
Pattern for gauge swatch: cast on a multiple of 2 stitches, follow chart on page 4 or written instructions on page 5 until the swatch measures 4” or 10cm from cast on.

NEEDLES
Main pattern needles: 4 mm • US size 6 (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Ribbing needles: 3.75 mm • US size 5 (or 1 size smaller than main pattern needles)
Smaller ribbing needles: 3.25 mm • US size 3 (or 1-2 sizes smaller than ribbing needles)

YARN
1 color version: Red Door Fibre Studio, I’m a 10 so I pull in a Ken, Bounce Sock: 100g, 400 yards/365 meters - 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
Grams: 115, 130, 144, (163, 181, 195), 209, 227, 247, 265
Yards: 458, 519, 576, (653, 723, 779), 835, 908, 990, 1061
Meters: 418, 474, 526, (596, 660, 711), 762, 829, 903, 969

2 color version: Red Door Fibre Studio, Bounce Sock: 100g, 400 yards/365 meters - 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon
Main Color (MC): Unrequited Love
Grams: 92, 104, 115, (130, 145, 156), 167, 182, 198, 212
Yards: 366, 415, 461, (522, 578, 623), 668, 726, 792, 849
Meters: 334, 379, 421, (477, 528, 569), 610, 663, 722, 775

Contrast Color (CC): Found Family
Grams: 29, 33, 36, (41, 45, 49), 52, 57, 62, 67
Yards: 115, 130, 144, (163, 180, 195), 209, 227, 248, 265
Meters: 105, 119, 132, (149, 165, 178), 191, 207, 226, 242

NOTIONS
Scissors, 1 stitch marker for BOR, scrap yarn, darning needle, 1 additional main pattern needle for three-needle bind off.

A special thank you to my testers <3: Amanda, Amanda H, Cassie, Woolbeeten, Annie, Casie, and other lovely who have opted to not have their names included here.