A flirty little tank with a frill! It’s worked top-down with waist and hip shaping and suggestions on how to customize for your shape. The bottom hem and neckline are finished with a little ruffled edge, the inspiration for the name Choupette, a French pet-name that comes from the word for cabbage. Choose between i-cord spaghetti straps, or wider double-knit straps.

GAUGE: 26 st & 36 rows in 4” (10 cm), in stockinette

SIZES & FIT: See photos for full sizing chart! Sizes 1; 2; 3 (4; 5; 6) 7; 8; 9 are designed to be worn with 3 - 10” (7.5 - 25 cm) of negative ease at the bust. If you’re between sizes or prefer an extra-tight fit, size down.
Customizing: If you have a large bust relative to your frame or find your sweaters/tops are too loose at your shoulders or front chest, I recommend choosing a size based on your upper bust measurement and then adding extra increases for your bust. The pattern includes tips on customizing the fit at your bust, waist, and hips.

YARN: Berroco Vintage Sock (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon, 400 m per 100 g), or another fingering-weight yarn. I recommend choosing a yarn with some wool, nylon, or elastic for stretch.
Sizes 1; 2; 3 (4; 5; 6) 7; 8; 9 use approximately:
390; 440; 480 (570; 660; 740) 870; 920; 1050 yards
90; 100; 110 (130; 150; 170) 200; 210; 240 grams
360; 400; 440 (520; 600; 680) 800; 840; 960 meters

TOOLS:

• US 2 (2.75mm -- or whatever size meets gauge) circular needles with a cable slightly smaller than your waist circumference
• 2 stitch markers
• tapestry needle
• I recommend also having some scrap yarn or a barber cord (also called “knit keeper cord”) to try on as you go!

TECHNIQUES & SKILL LEVEL: This pattern is suitable for advanced beginner knitters. It includes links to videos of all techniques used (not all filmed by me, but all carefully chosen for clarity)

• long-tail and cable cast ons
• right- and left-leaning increases and decreases
• picking up stitches
• i-cord or double-knitting (for straps)

This pattern and the items it produces are for personal, non-commercial use only; selling or redistributing this pattern is prohibited.