MARIN-LIN CAMI
By Louise Lamarche End-of-hip-length summer tank. This top looks lovely layered over a T-shirt or a camisole. Knit in linen, the stitches are crisp and open. Once blocked the knit will stretch and drape nicely. Sample is knit in a size SMALL. It is shown at left on a size M mannequin to illustrate a tighter fit and the open stitch. Additional photos show the same tank on a size S model in the intended looser fit. This top is knitted in the round to the armholes, then divided. The front and back are worked in rows to the shoulders and are then joined with a 3-needle bind-off. Sleeve trims are knitted from picked up stitches around armholes. Sizes:S-M-L FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS Bust : 82 ( 92,102) cm Length :59 cm Intended to be worn with 2.5 cm ease at bust. SUGGESTEDYARN 2 skeinS Of PUNTA YARNS MONTOYA BEACH (100% linen) 281m/100g
Needles
Size 3.5 mm circular needle
Gauge
19 sts 26 rows = 4"/10cm before blocking 20 sts 32 rows = 4"/10cm after blocking
Cross-throw dropped stitch pattern
Rows1-3-5-7: K Rows 2 - 4 - 6 - 8: P Row 9: K1, 3 yo - repeat to end Row 10: Slip 3 sts purlwise dropping the yo's, return the 3 sts to the left needle and P through Back loop from the back (twisting the stitch) leaving sts on left needle, 1 yo, P through Back loop once again and remove from left needle. Repeat to end.
INSTRUCTIONS
BODY
With 3.5mm, C0 192 (213, 237). Join in the round. work 10 rows of cross-throw dropped sts pattern and then repeat rows 1-8. Knit all rows from hereon to armhole division. Insert markers: S: after 28, 68, 96, 124, 164, 192 sts M: after 31,76, 107, 138, 182, 213 sts L: after 36,83, 119,155, 201,237 sts When work measures 7 cm begin decreases to waist. work to four sts before first marker and SKP, knit two sts after first marker, K2tog. Repeat this decrease before and after 2nd, 4th and 5th markers (front and back). DO NOT DECREASE ON SIDES. Repeat this decrease twice more, at 10cm and at 13 cm. When work measures 16 cm begin increases to bust. Work to one stitch before first marker and M1L, knit to second stitch after marker and M1R. Repeat this increase before and after 2nd, 4th and 5th markets (front and back of tunic). DO NOT INCREASE ON SIDES. Repeat this increase row one (1) more time at 19 cm. 184 (205, 229) sts. Remove front and back markers, but keep side markers. When work measures 29 cm divide work for front and back. S: 92 sts for front and 92 sts for back M: 103 sts for front and 102 sts for back L: 115 sts for front and 114 sts for back Cast off 9 sts each side of side markers, leaving 74 (84, 96) sts for back and 74 (85, 97) sts for front. CONTINUEWORKSEPARATELYWORKINGBACK ANDFORTH.PUTBACKSTITCHES ONHOLDAND STARTFRONT
FRONT
Armhole decreases: 2 st dec.: K2, SK2TP, knit to last 5 sts, K3tog, K2. 1 st dec.: K2, SKP, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Start armholes decreases on right side of work every second row: 4 times - two stitch decrease 6 times - one stitch decrease 46 (57, 69) sts remaining. AT SAME TIME at 8 cm from armhole, start decreases for neckline. Cast off 16 (19, 23) central sts. Continue each side separately. Neckline decreases every second row: Left side of neck: 2 sts dec: knit to last 4 sts, K3tog, K1. 1 st dec: knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Right side of neck: 2 sts dec: K1,SK2TP 1 st dec: K1, SKP S: 1 st (9) times. Knit remaining 6 sts until you reach 20 cm from neckline . Leave stitches on stitch holder. M: 2 sts twice - 1 st (9) times. Knit remaining 6 sts until you reach 20 cm from neckline . Leave stitches on stitch holder. L: 2 sts (3) times - 1 st (11) times. Knit remaining 6 sts until you reach 20 cm from neckline . Leave stitches on stitch holder. BACK _Join yarn on wrong side and purl one row.
Armhole decreases:
2 st dec.: K2, SK2TP, knit to last 5 sts, K3tog, K2. 1 st dec.: K2, SKP, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Armholes decreases are done on right side of work. Decrease in this manner for armholes every second row: 3 times - two stitch decrease 9 times - one stitch decrease 44 (50, 66) sts remaining. At 14 cm from armhole, start neckline decreases. Knit 14 (16, 23) sts, cast off 16 (18, 20) central sts, knit 14 (16, 23) sts. Work each side of neck separately and decrease every second rowas follows: Neckline decreases: Right side of neck: 2 sts dec: knit to last 4 sts, K3tog, K1. 1 st dec: knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Left side of neck: 2 sts dec: K1, SK2TP 1 st dec: K1, SKP S: bind off 3 sts once - then decrease: 2 sts once - 1 st three times. Knit the remaining 6 sts until you reach 14 cm from neckline. Leave on stitch holder. M: bind off 3 sts once - then decrease: 2 sts twice - 1 st five times. Knit the remaining 6 sts until you reach 14 cm from neckline. Leave on stitch holder. L: bind off 4 sts once and 3 sts once - then decrease: 2 sts three times - 1 st four times. Knit the remaining 6 sts until you reach 14 cm from neckline. Leave on stitch holder
JOINING SHOULDERS
Do a three-needle bind-off to join front and back shoulders. If you need assistance please view following video: http:/ /www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off
ARMHOLE TRIMS
RIGHT BAND: Starting at mid-point on the underarm, pick up 117 sts around armholes: Underarm: 9 sts Back round part: 10 sts Back straight: 39 sts Front straight: 39 sts Front round: 11 sts Underarm: 9 sts Join in the round. Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3:Knit Row 4: decrease: (P1, P2Tog) twice - purl to last 6 sts - (P2Tog, P1) twice Row 5:Knit Row 6: P2Tog - purl to last 2 sts - P2Tog Row 7: K1, 3 yo - repeat to end Row 8: Slip 3 sts purlwise dropping the yo's, return the 3 sts to the left needle and P through back loop from the back (twisting the stitch) leaving sts on left needle, 1 yo, P through back loop once again and remove from left needle. Repeat to end. Row 9:Knit Row 10: Purl Row 11: Knit Row 12: (P1, P2Tog)- purl 72 sts - P2Tog ( P9,P2Tog) 3 times, P1 Row 13: Knit Row 14: (P1, P2Tog) - purl 70 sts - P2Tog ( P8, P2Tog) 3 times, P1 Row 15: Knit Cast off knitwise 100 sts. LEFT BAND: Starting at mid-point on the underarm, pick up 117 sts around armholes: Underarm: 9 sts Front round: 11 sts Front straight: 39 sts Back straight: 39 sts Back round part: 10 sts Underarm: 9 sts Join in the round. Row 1:Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: decrease: (P1, P2Tog) twice - purl to last 6 sts - (P2Tog, P1) twice Row 5: Knit Row 6: P2Tog - purl to last 2 sts - P2Tog Row 7: K1, 3 yo - repeat to end Row 8: Slip 3 sts purlwise dropping the yo's, return the 3 sts to the left needle and P through back loop from the back (twisting the stitch) leaving sts on left needle, 1 yo, P through back loop once again and remove from left needle. Repeat to end. Row 9: Knit Row 10: Purl Row 11: Knit Row 12: (P1, P2Tog), (P9, P2Tog) 3 times, purl to last 3 sts, P2Tog, P1 Row 13: Knit Row 14: (P1, P2Tog), (P8, P2Tog) 3 times, purl to last 3 sts, P2Tog, P1 Row 15: Knit Cast off knitwise 100 sts.
NECKBAND starting at right shoulder
Pick up 164 (169, 175) sts around neckline as follows.
| S M | L | |
| right back straight | 25 25 | 25 |
| right back round | 5 5 | 5 |
| back neckline | 17 19 | 22 |
| leftbackround | 5 5 | 5 |
| left back straight | 25 25 | 25 |
| left front straight | 27 27 | 27 |
| leftfrontround | 10 10 | 10 |
| front neckline | 13 16 | 19 |
| right front round | 10 10 | 10 |
| right front straight | 27 27 | 27 |
Join in the round. Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Bind off knitwise.
FINISHING
Sew in loose threads. Please contact me if you have any questions: lamarche.b@videotron.ca
Abbreviations
cast on K knit K2tog knit two stitches together K3tog kit three stitches together M1L lift strand between needles from front to back, knit lifted loop through the back M1R lift strand between needles from back to front, knit lifted loop through the front P purl PM place marker P2tog purl two together SKP slip one as if to purl, knit one, pass slip stitch over knit SK2TP slip one as if to purl, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over knit St(s) stitch(es) Tbl through back loop Yo yarn over
