Are you as fascinated as I am by the phenomenon of geese in flight?
The graceful V-formation and synchronous flapping of wings are aerodynamic and energy-efficient, and to me, a visual reminder of balance, working together, and finding a path home.
The tucks arranged in a V-shape reminded me of geese flying home, their wings flapping in perfect harmony. As I was knitting this top, I also got to thinking about my own “flights” back to Kazakhstan and what going home represents to me - the sense of familiarity, of comfort, and most of all, of a sanctuary. In a way, making things by hand helps me capture these feelings of home. I hope that the fun construction and soothing stockinette of this top will help you find that sense of home in your knitting.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished measurements: 39¼ (42½, 45, 48¾, 52)(54½, 58¼, 62½, 66¾)“ / 99.5 (108, 114.5, 124, 132)(138.5, 148, 159, 169.5) cm full bust circumference with recommended positive ease of 4-8” / 10-15 cm
Sample is Size 2 worn with 7.5” / 19 cm of positive ease

Construction: This tank top is knit sideways: the front is worked in two pieces and sewn in the center. The back is worked as one piece. The front and back are sewn at underarm side seams. Then, stitches are picked up along armholes and worked with applied I-Cords, which extend into I-Cord shoulder straps.

Yarn: Seismic Yarn Cellular; 60% organic cotton, 40% linen; 380 yards/350 meters/100g
2 (2, 3, 3, 3)4, 4, 4, 4) skeins

Yardage:
700 (750, 870, 950, 1050)1150, 1250, 1400, 1550 yards /
640 (685, 795, 870, 960)1050, 1145, 1280, 1420 meters

Gauge: 26 sts and 38 rows in Stockinette = 4” / 10 cm after wet-blocking

Needles: 32” circular needles and DPNs in size necessary to obtain gauge (recommended size US 3 3.25 mm)

The pattern has been tech-edited and tested.