This little black camisole is one of those versatile pieces we all need in our closet. It's updated, with a slightly shorter length and higher, square neckline.

A lovely lace design embellishes the front.

The camisole is knit from the bottom up in one piece. Decreases to shape to the bust are placed along 2 center lines on the front and back, for a pretty effect.

At the underarms, the front and back are separated and finished in rows. The front is completed first with armhole shaping, the lace design, and a square neckline with a few rows of ribbing. Straps are ribbed, extending from the top front.

The back is then continued and finished with a little bit of ribbing (see image on next page). Finally, the straps are sewn to the back.

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Finished Knit Bust Measurements: 29 (32 ¾, 36 ½, 40 ½, 45, 48 ¾, 52 ½)" [73.5 (83, 92.5, 103, 114.5, 124, 133.5) cm]. TO FIT SIZES: XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X) or Bust Sizes 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)" [71-76 (81.5-86.5, 91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137) cm].

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: DROPS Cotton Merino (52% Wool/48% Cotton); 1.8 oz/ 50 g [120 yds/110 m] per ball: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls in Color #2 Black.

Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: 21 sts = 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st, blocked.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A dk-weight yarn in a cotton and wool blend. Yarn label suggested gauge: 21 sts = 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] on size 6 [4 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 435 (480, 535, 590, 660, 710, 765) yds [398 (439, 489, 539, 604, 649, 700) m].

Some suggested yarns to try:
Willow and Lark Heath Solids, Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Cascade 220 Superwash, Debbie Bliss Rialto DK, Cascade Ultra Pima, Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120, Sirdar Cashmere Merino Silk DK, Rico Essentials Cotton DK
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!

Knitting Needles Used: Size 6 [4 mm] 32" [80 cm] circular needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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