Wild Oak is a garter stitch tank, knit flat, from the bottom up. The front is composed of a charted tree design. Long floats are embraced and used as a design element. Knitters are encouraged to get creative in deciding whether to carry floats on the right side, wrong side or combination of the two. This variable leads to endless variety and a truly unique garment. The back of the tank is composed of random stripes, also an opportunity to customize your creation. Once front and back pieces are completed, shoulders are seamed using the three-needle bind off and sides are seamed to the armholes. Neckline and armhole stitches are picked up and a small stockinette edging is applied.

This tank is meant to be fitted and styled over a long sleeve shirt. Waist shaping is included but can easily be omitted for a boxier fit.

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

Finished chest circumference: 30.25 (34.5, 38.25, 42.5) (46.25, 50.5, 54.25) (58.5, 62.25)” / 77 (87.5, 97, 108) (117.5, 128.5, 138) (148.5, 158) cm.

Choose the size closest to your actual chest circumference. Evaluate waist measurements to determine whether to size up or down when in between sizes.

Gauge
26 sts & 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter st (stripes and colorwork), worked flat, on size US 3– 3.25 mm needles, blocked.

Notions
Darning needle, stitch markers, stitch holder or scrap yarn.

Yarn
Reywa Fibers, Bloom (50% Tibetan Yak Down, 50% Silk; 47 g / 410 yd)

MC: Natural 1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3) skeins
Or 395 (480, 525, 615) (655, 745, 830) (920, 1010) yards / 365 (440, 480, 565) (600, 685, 760) (845, 925) m of Lace Weight yarn.

CC: Black Orchid 1 (2, 2, 2) (2, 2, 3) (3, 3) skeins
Or 395 (480, 525, 615) (655, 745, 830) (920, 1010) yards / 365 (440, 480, 565) (600, 685, 760) (845, 925) m of Lace Weight yarn.

Needles
US 3– 3.25 mm circular needle with a cable length of 32” / 80 cm (or needle size to obtain gauge).

One extra needle in size US 3– 3.25 mm for bind-off.

US 2– 2.75 mm circular needle with a cable length of 32” / 80 cm (or one needle size smaller than size used to obtain gauge)- for Neckline and Armhole edging.

This pattern uses the magic loop technique for the neckline and armhole trim.  Double-pointed needles or smaller circumference cable lengths can be substituted.