Brussels Lace Camisole by Nancy Meir Minsky

Brussels Lace Camisole

Knitting
October 2005
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 23 rows
in 3 inches in lace pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
390 - 520 yards (357 - 475 m)
English

Pattern description from Handknit Holidays: “This lace patterned cashmere camisole was inspired by the handwork Nancy Meir Minsky found in a lace chop at La Grand Place, a marketplace in the center of old Brussels. Slip into it for sophisticated statement at a holiday cocktail party or a subtly sexy look on New Year’s Eve.”

Finished Measurements: 32 (35, 38, 41)“ chest

Yarn: Classic Elite Charmed (85% cashmere / 15% mohair; 130 yards / 50 grams): 3 (3, 4) balls #76708 heathered rose

Needles:

  • One pair straight needles size US 6 (4 mm)
  • One pair straight needles size US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge

Notions: Stitch holders, yarn needle