Description
This close-fitting camisole – to be worn as under- or outerwear – is sized in two places for customized fit: around the rib cage just below the bust and according to normal bra cup sizes. Adjustable straps and back buttons lend fine finishing touches. Think of this camisole for Valentine’s Day, bridal showers, or other romantic occasions.
Finished Size: 27 (30 ½, 34, 37 ½, 41, 44 ½)” (68.5 [77.5, 86.5, 95, 104, 113] cm) under-bust circumference, and to fit cup size A (B, C, D). Camisole shown measures 30 ½” (77.5 cm) with B cup.
Yarn: Classic Elite Interlude (30% silk, 70% linen; 82 yd [75 m]/50 g): #20272 gold, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Yarn weight: #4 – Medium
Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in lace pattern on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st on smallest needles.
Needles: Sizes 6, 7, and 8 (4, 4.5, and 5 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Size J/10 (6-mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; five ¼” (6-mm) buttons; 1 yd (1 m) ¼” (6-mm) lingerie elastic; lingerie slides and rings for straps (available from fabric stores).
Originally Published: Interweave Knits, Summer 2003
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