Tenerife Lace Camisole by Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Tenerife Lace Camisole

Knitting
October 2015
Sport (12 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
680 - 952 yards (622 - 871 m)
About 32¾ (36¾, 41, 45¼, 48¾, 52¾)" (83 [93.5, 104, 115, 124, 134] cm) bust circumference.
English

Inspired by vintage camisoles, this close-fitting version features a hemmed lower edge and delicate lace at the bust. It’s worked in the round to the armholes, then the front and back are worked separately to the top and finished with simple garter-stitch edgings. The armhole edgings are incorporated into matching garter-stitch straps.

Finished Size About 32¾ (36¾, 41, 45¼, 48¾, 52¾)“ (83 93.5, 104, 115, 124, 134 cm) bust circumference. Designed to be worn with about 1” (2.5 cm) of positive ease. Camisole shown measures 32¾” (83 cm).

Yarn Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (100% pima cotton; 136 yd 125 m/50 g): #3719 Buff (beige), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) skeins. Sportweight (#2 Fine).

Needles Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): 24” to 40” (60 to 100 cm) circular (cir), depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); smooth, contrasting waste yarn; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook for provisional CO; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 28 rows/rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st; 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in lace patt from Diamond chart.

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