The Biker Babe Bralette was inspired by the lively Sturgis Biker Rally near my hometown, which takes place in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota during the summer. It is an event for the strong, brave, and free-spirited! I wanted to create a top that embodied these qualities and was also practical for wearing at the rally. While traditional biker fashion often involves leather, the cotton silk design of this bralette is cool and lightweight. The fringe detail pays homage to old-school biker fashion, and the high neck provides protection from the wind. This cropped top, knitted from the bottom-up with dk weight yarn, features increases along the sides and bust. The racerback design allows for freedom of movement and lets the sun hit your shoulders. Embrace your inner biker chick and start knitting the Biker Babe Bralette today!

Sizes
XS ~ 30-33 (27)” / 71-84 (69) cm                      
S ~ 34-36 (31)” / 83-91 (79) cm                           
M ~ 37-39 (35)” / 91-99 (89) cm                           
L ~ 40-42 (37)” / 100-106 (94) cm                   
XL ~ 43-46 (40)” / 107-117 (102) cm           
2XL ~ 47-50 (44)” /  118-127 (112) cm        
3XL ~ 51-54 (48)” / 128-137 (122) cm              
4XL ~ 55-58 (52)” /138-147 (133) cm   
5XL ~ 59-62 (56)” / 148-163 (142) cm
6XL ~  63-66 (60)” / 164-168 (152) cm 

Fits bust sizes _-_” with 3-6”/ 5-15 cm negative ease    
(actual flat bust measurement)
Model is 5’7”/34” bust, wearing size S.

Gauge
~ 18 sts x 28 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round - BLOCKED

Materials
280 (300, 330, 420) 500, 580, 620 {670, 750} yards / 256 (274, 302, 384, 457, 530, 567, 613, 686] meters of DK weight yarn (cat. 3)
US 7/4.5mm 24-32” circular needles*
US 5/3.75mm 24-32” circular needles**
Measuring Tape
Large eye blunt needle
Sewing thread
5 Stitch Markers
BOR Marker
Removable place markers
Scissors
Or size needed to obtain gauge.
Or one size below ()*

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Skills required: knitting in the round, knitting flat, single rib stitch, stockinette stitch, decreasing (K2tog, SSK), Increasing (M1L, M1R, YO), binding off, Jeny’s Super Stretchy Bind Off, Three Needle Bind Off

Pattern includes: Abbreviation Key, Stitch Explanation, Tips, Alternatives, Diagrams, Schematic, Row-by-row written pattern and fringe directions

There are 2 versions of this pattern, color-coded and black and white for color-blind accessibility, project page for adding ribbing around the armholes and neckline

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