A Lacy Camisole to Knit by Vicki Square

A Lacy Camisole to Knit

Knitting
May 2016
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
3.25 mm (D)
685 - 959 yards (626 - 877 m)
28-1/4, 33-1/4, 38-1/2 inches; 71.8, 84.5, 97.8 cm finished bust circumference
English
This pattern is available in print for kn7.99.

This luscious camisole features a lace rib to hug the body, a beautiful lace with picot edge at the lower edge, and a lace inset at the neckline. (Interweave)

MATERIALS

Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine, 100% pima cotton yarn, sportweight, 137 yards (125.3 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) skein, 5 (6, 7) skeins of #3752 Coral; www.cascadeyarns.com

Needles: Circular 24 inches (60 cm) size 3 (3.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, circular 24 inches (60 cm) size 4 (3.5 mm), and extra needle size 3 (3.25 mm) for 3-needle BO

Notions:
1 distinctive marker to indicate beg/end of rnd, 21 (25, 29) markers for lace rep sections, and 4 removable markers
Crochet hook, size D/3 (3.25 mm)
Stitch holders
Tapestry needle

Finished size: 28-1/4 (33-1/4, 38-1/2) inches (71.8 [84.5, 97.8] cm bust circumference; to fit up to 34 (38, 42) inches (86.4 [96.5, 106.7] cm) bust circumference.

Note: This overall lace rib is extremely stretchy, molding to the body for an elastic and close fit. The negative ease easily accommodates a circumference 10+ inches (25.4+ cm) larger than the unstretched, unblocked knitting measurement.

Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st on smaller needle; 30 sts and 31 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in Lace Rib patt on smaller needle, relaxed; 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in Lace Rib patt on smaller needle, slightly stretched; 36 sts = 5-1/2 inches (14.0 cm) in Leaf Lace patt on larger needle.

Chart for lace pattern is available:
http://www.needleworktraditions.com/wp-content/uploads/Ca...