Ondine Tank by Florence Spurling

Ondine Tank

Knitting
June 2025
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Light Fingering
+ Light Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
1210 - 2334 yards (1106 - 2134 m)
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
English
This pattern is available for £7.00 GBP buy it now

Introducing Garden Row: A collection of three refined knits for city wandering and quiet days in bloom. Designs include: Folk Garden Sweater, Ondine Tank & Saltridge Sweater. Purchase the collection for £18 (automatic discount when all three are purchased together).

The Ondine Tank is a versatile, multi-season piece that effortlessly balances simplicity and elegance. Knit in DK weight yarn created by holding two finer strands together, it creates a subtly marled fabric that adds depth and texture. The timeless tank silhouette is designed for easy wear—perfect on its own in warmer weather or layered over a tee or shirt for a chic, casual look. A vertical band of delicate lace graces the front, offering a feminine touch that elevates the design while remaining approachable for knitters new to lace.

Yarn
The two yarns are held double throughout.

Kokon Merino Linen
90% Merino, 10% Linen
Lightweight Fingering Weight
360m / 393yds per 100g / 3.5oz skein

Katia Atenea
42% Extrafine Merino, 40% Cotton, 18% Cashmere
Fingering Weight
175m / 191 yds per 25g / 0.88 oz ball

537 (588, 653, 695, 767) (819, 886, 931, 1037)m /
587 (643, 714, 760, 839) (896, 969, 1018, 1134) yds of “Licorice” in Kokon Merino Linen

569 (622, 690, 736, 811) (867, 937, 985, 1097)m /
622 (680, 755, 805, 887) (948, 1025, 1077, 1200) yds of “91 blue” in Katia Atenea

Please note there is a 10% buffer added to these yarn amounts.

Tools & Materials
3.5mm / US 4 (or two sizes smaller than main needle), 40cm / 16” and 80cm / 32” circular needle for rib trims
4mm / US 6 80cm / 32” circular needle for main body
Spare 4mm / US 6 needle for Three-Needle Bind Off
2 unique stitch markers for the BOR and side
2 unique stitch markers for lace panel
Waste yarn or 3 stitch holders
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Sizes
Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

Finished Garment Circumference: 76.5 (87.5, 96.5, 107.5, 116.5) (127.5, 138, 147.5, 152.5, 163.5)cm /
30 (34.25, 38, 42.25, 45.75) (50, 54.5, 58, 60.25, 64.5)”

Recommended to be worn with 5–10cm / 2–4” of positive ease.

Sample worn with approximately 5cm / 2” of positive ease.

To achieve the same look as the sample, choose a similar amount of ease. If between sizes, choose the next larger size for a looser fit, or smaller size for a closer fit.

Gauge
22 sts and 31 rows = 10cm / 4” in Stockinette (worked flat) 4mm /US 6 needle after blocking.

22 sts and 36 rows = 10cm / 4” in 1X1 Twisted Rib (worked in the round) using 3.5mm / US 4 needle after blocking.

Ondine Lace Panel (18 sts and 8 rows) = 7.5cm / 3” wide and 2.5cm / 1” deep (worked flat) using 4mm / US 6 needle after blocking.

Always use a needle size that achieves the correct gauge.