Are you as fascinated by the sight of geese in flight as I am? Their graceful V-formation
and synchronized wing flapping are both aerodynamic and energy-efficient, reminding us
of balance, working together, and finding a path home.

The tucks arranged in a V-shape in this top reminded me of geese flying home, their wings flapping in perfect harmony. While knitting this top, I also reflected on my own “flights” back
to Kazakhstan and what home means to me — feelings of familiarity, comfort,
and sanctuary. Creating by hand helps me embrace these emotions. I hope the enjoyable construction and soothing stockinette stitch of this top
will help you find that sense of home in your knitting.
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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: You will knit this tank top sideways and seamlessly. You will start at the Back Center with a provisional cast on, work the right half of the Back, and then the right half of the Front. Next, you will pick up provisional stitches from the Back Center, work the left half of the Back, and then the left half of the Front. You will then graft the two halves of the Front in the center. Finally, you will pick up sts along armholes and work 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.