Willow Wisp is a lightweight summer tank with delicate lace, airy drape, and a soft, flattering fit. The resulting lace fabric is light and breathable, creating a feather weight feel against the skin. Adjustable i-cord straps let you choose how you want to wear it, and the silhouette is gently shaped at the bust for a great fit through the underarms and body.

Design Details

Willow Wisp is worked seamlessly from the top down. The straps can be worn straight, crossback, or halter style, and a photo guide is included to help you choose your preferred configuration. An optional bobble bind off finishes the hem with a playful edge.

Pattern Highlights

• Customizable strap styles

• Lightweight lace fabric

• Top down construction

• Adjustable length and shaping

• Optional decorative bind off

Construction Overview

Willow Wisp begins with the i cord straps and front V neck sections worked flat. Stitches are then cast on across the back and joined in the round to work the lace body.

The garment is lightly fitted at the bust and relaxed through the torso. The hem is finished with either a standard bind off or the optional bobble bind off.

Yarn Notes

Our sample was knit in Pure Silk by Knitting for Olive, a 100% silk fingering weight yarn that gives the fabric exceptional drape and a smooth, light feel against the skin.

Linen, cotton, bamboo, or other plant based blends are also great options. A lightweight yarn with good drape will produce the best results for this design.

Yardage: 273 yards (250 m) per 50g skein

Needles & Gauge

US 5 (3.75 mm) 16–40” circular or double pointed needles

20 sts x 28 rows = 4 x 4” in stockinette knit flat

i cord cast on gauge: 6 sts = 1”

(wet blocked and pinned)

Yardage Requirements

290 (370, 420, 480, 520, 560)(600, 660, 700, 750, 820) yards

265 (338, 384, 440, 475, 512)(550, 604, 640, 685, 750) meters

Finished Measurements

Willow Wisp is designed for -2 to +2” (-5 to +5 cm) of ease at the bust.

To choose your size:

1. Measure your full bust.

2. Decide how fitted you want the top to feel.

3. Choose the finished measurement that matches.

Example: If your bust measures 39”, choose:

• 37.5” for a closer fit

• 41” for a relaxed fit

Bust Circumference:

30 (34, 37.5, 41, 45, 49)(52.5, 56, 60, 64, 67.5)”

76 (86, 95, 105, 115, 124)(134, 143, 152, 162, 172) cm

V Neck Depth:

4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7)(7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.5, 9)”

11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18)(19, 20, 21, 22, 23) cm

Length of Lace (customizable):

9.5” / 24 cm

Let’s Knit Together

Willow Wisp includes video tutorials to guide you through the lace and finishing. Our Discord community is also available for pattern support and inspiration.

Join us here: https://discord.com/invite/M64Ec9yeng