Howzit! The Shaka Bralette is the piece your wardrobe has been waiting for. A simple DK bralette with fun contrast detailing, you’ll be finding yourself making one in every color! The pattern comes with a guide to help you pick the perfect size and make modifications to get the best fit!

Materials

-DK weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Blame the Knots No Duh DK in Power Surge and Watt’s Up? (246yds/100g)
-US 6 /4.0 mm circular needles (or needle size required to meet gauge)
-US 3 /3.25 mm circular needles (or needle three sizes smaller) for ribbing
-One stitch marker to mark BOR
-Stitch holders, spare cables, or scrap yarn for placing stitches on hold
-Darning needle

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette knit in the round, blocked on US 6 /4.0 mm needles

Sizing

1, 2 (3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8) (9, 10, 11) with a finished bust circumference of 22, 26 (30, 34, 38) (42, 46, 50) (54, 58, 62)” / 55, 65 (75, 85, 95) (105, 115, 125) (135, 145, 155) cm

Meant to be worn with AT LEAST 6”/ 15 cm of negative ease at the under bust, and can support 10” / 25 cm or more of negative ease at the fullest part of the bust.

Yardage

182, 219 (259, 305, 348) (394, 443, 499) (549, 603, 667) yds / 166, 200 (237, 279, 318) (360, 405, 456) (502, 551, 610) m

Each additional inch of body length will require 21, 25 (28, 32, 36) (40, 44, 47) (51, 55, 59) yds / 19, 23 (26, 29, 33) (37, 40, 43) (47, 50, 54) m.

All sizes will require approximately 50 yds / 46 m for the contrast color.

Construction

Pattern is constructed bottom-up, beginning with the ribbed band. The body of the bralette is worked in the round before stitches are bound off and front cups are worked. Front cups are worked flat, followed by i-cord straps. Finally, contrast i-cord straps are added at the end.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed bralette! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #shakabralette!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com.

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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