What you'll need
| bust, cm: | 76 | 86 | 96 | 102 | 116 | 122 | 129 |
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YOTH Best friend -
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1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Katia Concept Silky Lace -
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2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Product Description
This pattern was originally published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 29. The lace tank was inspired by the intricate carved stone arches of the historical Alhambra.
Ogee is a sleeveless top knitted from the bottom up in one piece. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, and the upper body is then worked flat. The top has an all over pattern with traveling twisted stitches and simple scallop lace. The shoulder straps are worked in i-cord then joined using the Kitchener stitch. Ogee tank is reversible and can be worn with the lower neckline at the front or the back; however, for the purposes of the pattern “Back” refers to the side with the lower neckline.
Ogee Tank by Sari Nordlund
What is Being Made
The Ogee Tank is a lacey summer knit top designed by Sari Nordlund, originally published in Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 29. This sleeveless tank features intricate lace patterning inspired by the carved stone arches of the historical Alhambra. The garment is available in seven sizes with finished bust circumferences ranging from 76 cm (30 inches) to 129 cm (50½ inches), designed to be worn with 0–5 cm (0–2 inches) of negative ease for a fitted silhouette.
Design Details and Fit
The Ogee Tank offers versatile length and neckline options. The length from hem to underarm ranges from 28 cm (11 inches) in the smallest size to 34 cm (13½ inches) in the largest sizes. The armhole depth varies from 20 cm (8 inches) to 28 cm (11 inches) across the size range. The neckline features two depth options: a lower neck depth ranging from 20 cm (8 inches) to 28.5 cm (11½ inches), and a higher neck depth ranging from 15 cm (6 inches) to 19 cm (7½ inches), allowing knitters to customize the neckline depth to their preference.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level knitting project showcases lace work as its primary technique. The lace patterning is the defining feature of the design, creating an openwork aesthetic that makes this tank ideal for warm-weather wear. The intricate stitch patterns draw inspiration from architectural elements, requiring intermediate knitting skills to execute the lace motifs accurately. Knitters will work with lace stitches throughout the body of the garment to achieve the delicate, decorative appearance characteristic of the Ogee Tank.
Yarn and Materials
The Ogee Tank pattern calls for yarn in the 3-ply and 4-ply weight categories, making it suitable for lightweight, breathable summer garments. The pattern sample was created using YOTH Yarns Best Friend in the Mint colorway, a light fingering weight yarn composed of 75% Virginia cotton and 25% domestic wool. Each 100-gram skein provides 503 meters (550 yards) of yardage. Depending on size, the project requires 1 to 2 skeins of yarn. The pattern also references an alternative yarn option: Katia Concept Silky Lace in colorway 168, demonstrating the flexibility in yarn choice for this design.
Construction and Skill Level
Rated as an intermediate knitting project, the Ogee Tank requires competence with lace knitting techniques and the ability to read and follow lace charts or written instructions for complex stitch patterns. The combination of fitted shaping, lace patterning, and armhole/neckline construction makes this pattern suitable for knitters with some experience in garment construction and decorative stitch work. The downloadable PDF format provides detailed instructions for completing this summer tank top.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Sari Nordlund |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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