Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Palisade Tank Knitting

Spud & Chloë by Blue Sky Fibers Palisade Tank

What is Being Made

The Palisade Tank is a versatile women's sleeveless sweater designed by Beth Whiteside as part of the Spud & Chloë Classic Collection. This knitting pattern (No. 201826) creates a stunning layering piece or standalone garment available in sizes XS through XXL. The tank features finished chest measurements ranging from 33½ inches (XS) to 52¼ inches (XXL), with corresponding lengths from 19 to 24 inches depending on size. The design is available in twenty-three color options, with Anemone (No. 7805) shown as the featured colorway.

Techniques Used

The Palisade Tank is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, and worked-flat approach. This traditional knitting method involves working the garment pieces individually in flat rows rather than in the round, then seaming the pieces together to create the finished tank. This technique allows for straightforward shaping and is suitable for knitters with advanced beginner experience level and above.

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily features stockinette stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric with knit stitches on the right side and purl stitches on the wrong side. The pattern includes standard shaping techniques using decreases such as knit 2 together (k2tog), purl 2 stitches together (p2tog), slip, slip, knit (ssk), and slip, slip, purl (ssp) for tailored shaping. Additional techniques include slipping stitches, binding off, and using stitch holders or waste yarn for managing live stitches during construction.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Palisade Tank is designed specifically for Spud & Chloë Fine yarn, a luxurious blend of 80% superwash wool and 20% silk. This fiber composition creates a fabric that is light and delicate while remaining machine washable—a practical feature for everyday wear. The yarn provides 248 yards per 65-gram hank, and the pattern requires 3 to 5 hanks depending on size (3 hanks for XS, S, and M; 4 hanks for L and XL; 5 hanks for XXL).

Knitters should use Size 4 (3.5mm) needles, or the size necessary to achieve the specified gauge. The pattern calls for a gauge of 23 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. Additional materials needed include a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, and stitch holders or waste yarn for holding stitches during construction.