Intermediate level

SIZES + MEASUREMENTS

This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are colour coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust1: 80 (92, 100, 112, 120) (132, 140, 152, 160) cm / 31½ (36¼, 39½, 44, 47¼) (52, 55, 60, 63) in
Shoulder-to-shoulder width: 25.5 (26.5, 29.5, 32.5, 34.5) (36.5, 36.5, 36.5, 38.5) cm / 10 (10½, 11½, 13, 13½) (14½, 14½, 14½, 15½) in
Length from underarm2: 25 cm / 9¾ in cropped; 35.5 cm / 14 in hip length
1to be worn with 6 - 12 cm / 3¼ - 4¾ in of positive ease
2Adjustable to taste.
Sample is Size 4 cropped and model measures 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.

MATERIALS

YARN: Fingering or light sport weight yarn (size 1 or 2)

Approx 290 (335, 365, 410, 440) (490, 520, 560, 600) m / 315 (365, 400, 445, 485) (535, 565, 615, 655) yds for a cropped cami;
430 (500, 440, 605, 650) (720, 760, 825, 875) m / 470 (540, 590, 660, 710) (790, 835, 900, 960) yds for a hip-length cami.

Amounts include 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.

Sample used Pascuali, Cumbria (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Bamboo Viscose; 50g - 150 m / 164 yds) in color Rose Quartz 345. 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) balls for a cropped cami; 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) balls for a hip-length cami

NEEDLES: 3.5 mm (80 cm / 32 in cable) circular needles; 4 mm and 4.5 mm dpns for I-cords.

NOTIONS: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders

Alternative Yarns

Any fingering or light sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend based on weight and composition:

DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)

Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)

MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)

KnitPicks, Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton)

KnitPicks, Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)

Lion Brand, Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn (40% Cotton 35% Bamboo 25% Linen)

GAUGE

20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 in worked in pattern with 3.5 mm needle.
Patt for gauge: cast on multiples of 8 + 7 sts. Work 2 rows of Stockinette.
Row 1 (RS): K5, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; rep from to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 2 (WS) and every alt row: Purl.
Row 3: K6, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k5, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo; rep from to last 6 sts, k6.
Row 5: As row 2.
Row 7 - 10: Work 4 rows of Stockinette.
Row 11: K1, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; rep from to last st, k1.
Row 13: K2, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k5, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo; rep from to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 15: As row 11.
Row 17 - 20: Work 4 rows of Stockinette. Rep from Row 1.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm).
Certain materials might sag, and fabric will extend with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.

SKILLS USED

●work in the round
●knit & purl
●certain increases and decreases (see Special Techniques)
●pick up sts to work around edges
●I-cord and I-cord bind off
●Provisional Cast On