03 Rib Cami by Eleanor Alice

03 Rib Cami

Knitting
August 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in 2 x 2 rib
US 7 - 4.5 mm
268 - 733 yards (245 - 670 m)
1 - 10
English
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Please note images show garment size 5 on 104cm chest circumference. Sizes below are suggested based on chest circumference including negative 20% ease. If a different fit if desired, it can be achieved by sizing up or down 1 or 2 sizes.

DESCRIPTION
The 03 Rib Cami is worked top down on 4.5 mm needles with 20% negative ease at the bust. A percentage calculation is used for the ease as this creates proportional ease for each size, smaller sizes will have a smaller ease, larger sizes will have a larger amount of ease.
Firstly, the individual bust pieces are cast on using a provisional cast on method, leaving live stitches for the straps that will be worked at the end of the pattern. Increases are worked in the centre of each bust piece to create decorative shaping. The bust pieces are joined together at the centre front, and the stitches are cast on for the back. The body is worked in the round with an optional feature of waist shaping to be added. Lastly, the live stitches are picked up from the provisional cast on and worked in double stockinette stitch to create the straps. These are seamed to the back, and voila! You have completed your 03 Rib Cami pattern.

SIZES: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
1: to fit 61 – 66 cm (24” – 26”) chest
2: to fit 71 – 76 cm (28” – 30”) chest
3: to fit 81 – 86 cm (32” – 34”) chest
4: to fit 91 – 96 cm (36” – 38”) chest
5: to fit 101 – 107 cm (40” – 42”) chest
6: to fit 112 – 117 cm (44” – 46”) chest
7: to fit 122 – 127 cm (48” – 50”) chest
8: to fit 132 – 137 cm (52” – 54”) chest
9: to fit 142 – 147 cm (56” – 58”) chest
10: to fit 152 – 157 cm (60” – 62”) chest

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 20% negative ease at the bust
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
Bust at armhole: 25 (29, 33, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 61.5) cm
Finished Length: 42 (43.5, 45, 46.5, 48, 49.5, 51, 52.5, 54, 55.5) cm

MATERIALS
Aran/ Worsted weight; Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (70g/ 2.5oz, 109m/ 119yds, 100% cotton)
3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 245 (285, 325, 370, 415, 465, 510, 565, 615, 670) m/ 265 (310, 355, 405, 455, 505, 560, 615, 675, 735) yds, including enough for gauge swatch

4.5 mm/ US 7 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40cm-100cm

Recommended needle size can be changed to meet required gauge.

NOTIONS
Waste yarn/ extra cable/ stitch holder
Cable end stoppers (only if using an extra cable to hold stitches)
Locking markers, in varying contrast colours

GAUGE AFTER BLOCKING
Gauge swatch is worked in the main pattern, 2 x 2 rib. Swatch is worked flat but it is suggested to swatch in the round too if your gauge varies.
20 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in 2 x 2 rib using 4.5 mm/ US 7 needles

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Note: Sizes 1, 8 & 10 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.