The Simplistic Rib Cami by Lia Lykke

The Simplistic Rib Cami

Knitting
May 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
36 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib; k1, p1
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
503 - 774 yards (460 - 708 m)
34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44)"
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The Simplistic Rib Cami is an elegant camisole in single rib with a tight fit and that is so elastic, that it is flattering for all body types. It is knit top down, starting with the straps which are worked in rows back and forth and joined afterwards to knit the rest of the body in rounds.

Sizes: 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 (44)
Your bust measurement in cm 78-84 (85-89) 90-95 (96-102) 103-112 (113-120)

Finished garment (without stretching it): 58 (64) 70 (76) 84 (93) cm

The cami is supposed to have a tight fit and will stretch itself to compliment your curves. Choose a size that gives you a negative ease from around 20-27 cm.
Recommended yarn:
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) g “Bamboo Cotton”from Coop (118 m/50g).
Alternative yarn:
200 (200) 250 (250) 300 (300) g “Duo” from Sandnes Garn (115 m/50g).

Gauge and swatch:
Remember to wash your gauge swatch and to let it dry completely, before you measure it, because the ribbed fabric tends to stretch after wash.
It should measure:
36 sts x 32 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm in single rib (k1, p1), measured without stretching the fabric (so that the purl stitches are not really visible). If you are using a less elastic/stretchy yarn (for example silk) it is possible, that it does not pull together that much. In this case you can count 28 sts = 10 cm. The top will have a looser fit around the waist then.
Recommended needles:
3,0 mm: 60 cm or 80 cm circular needles.