Pattern Information

Skill Level:

Advanced Beginner / Easy

Sizes + Measurements

This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color-coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).

Choose size based on your desired ease.

To fit busts of: 71-76 (81-86, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117) (122-127, 132-137, 142-147, 152-158) cm / 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46) (48-50, 52-54, 56-58, 60-62) in

These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:

a) Bust Circumference¹: 74 (5, 94, 104.5, 114) (124.5, 135, 144, 155) cm / 29 (32¾, 37, 41, 44¾) (49, 53, 56¾, 61) in

b) Front Body Length not incl straps²: 35 (36, 5, 37.5, 38) (38.5, 38.5, 40, 40) cm / 13¾ (14¼, 14½, 14¾, 15) (15¼, 15¼, 15¾, 15¾) in

c) Approx Length from shoulder to hem:42 (43, 5, 44.5, 45) (45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) cm / 16½ (17, 17, 17½, 17¾) (18, 18, 18½, 18½) in

d) Armhole Depth²: 22 (23, 24, 5, 27) (28, 29.5, 30.5, 32) cm / 8¾ (9, 9½, 10, 10½) (11, 11½, 12, 12½) in

¹To be worn with approx 0 cm/in of ease.

²Adjustable to taste.

Sample is size 4; model measures about 104 cm / 41 in around bust.

Materials

YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1).

Approx 460 (525, 590, 655, 715) (780, 820, 895, 940) m / 505 (575, 645, 715, 785) (855, 895, 980, 1030) yds

Approx 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 5) balls of Knit Picks, Comfy.

Yardage provided includes 5% extra for swatching and margin of error. The amounts may vary if length of body and straps is adjusted.

The yarn used is Knit Picks, Comfy (Fingering weight, 75% Pima Cotton / 25% Acrylic, 50g, 218 yds) in colorway Flamingo.

HOOKS: 3 mm or size needed to meet gauge, 4.5 mm hook for braided cord and braided cord edging.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, scissors.

Alternative Yarns

Here are some recommended options based on weight and composition:

• DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
• Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
• MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)

Gauge

23 sts x 12 dc rows worked flat after blocking = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.

Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a large enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6 in).

Certain materials may sag, and the fabric may extend with drape, so adjust hook size accordingly.