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For this Summer, I wanted to knit a kind of camisole meets a tunic that would be na easy and fast project ideal for hotter days. I chose a silky and fresh texture - bambu's viscose - for its antibacterian properties. I knitted the tunic in one week. In spite of the lacey pattern, the stitch is simple and the option of the ribbing at the chest, knitted in smaller needles, creates a natural decrease forming the shape of the tunic. This pattern is also perfect for little girl's tanktops and dresses.
SIZES S [M, L-XL] (photo - size M) Bust: 81-87 cm - 31.8"-34.2 “(88-93cm - 34.6"- 36.6", 94-105 cm - 37"'- 41.3") Height: The one pretended. YARN: Bio Bamboo Print - Rosarios 4 $100\%$ bamboo viscose - skein: 100 grs/3.5 oz - 175 mts/191 yds) - color 57 - 3 (3, 4) skeins - purchased at Crossed Crafts NEEDLES: US Size $2\,\,\!^{1}\!/\!\,\!\,\!\,\!\,\!\,\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!^{1}\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\!\,\!\,\!\!\,\!\!^{2}$ $3\;\mathrm{mm})$ and 4 ( $(3,5\;\mathrm{mm})$ GAUGE (after blocking): Ribbing with size 2 straight needles: 33 rows/19 stitches $=$ 4 “ x 4 “ - 10 cm x 10 cm Lacey pattern with 3,5 mm straight needles: 24 rows/20 stitches $=$ 4"' x 4 \*“- 10 cm x 10 cm
STITCHES:
4-1 Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K1 (selvedge stitch), \*P 1, K4 \*, repeat \*\*, end with K1 (selvedge stitch). Row 2 (WS): P1,\* K1, $\mathrm{P4^{*}}$ repeat \*, end with P1 (selvedge stitch) . Lace Pattern ( 4 st+1 repeat + 2 selvedge stitches): Row 1 (RS) : K 1, \* K 1, YO, K3, YO \*, repeat \*\*, end with K 1, K 1 (selvedge stitch). Row 2 (WS): Purl. Row 3 (RS) : K1 (selvedge stitch),\* K2, K3tog ( SK2P - see knitting abbreviations),K 1 \*, repeat \*, end with K 1, K 1 (selvedge stitch). Row 4 (WS) : Purl. Repeat the 4 rows. Back: With larger needles, CO 63 (71, 83) st and knit lace patten until piece measrures the height you want, finishing with the 4th row (WS of pattern). Then, change to smaller needles and knit 4-1 ribbing. Increase 1 (2) 1 stitch(es) at Ist row. You have 64 (73, 84) stitches. Knit the 4-1 ribbing untill it measures 4 . After 4 “ ribbing, shape armholes: For armhole shaping, bind off1 x3 st, 1 x2 st, 2 x1 st (2 x3 st, 1 x2 st, 1 x 1 st - 1 x4 st, 1 x3 st, 2 $\textbf{x}2$ St, $1\mathrm{~x~}1$ st). After the armhole shaping, shape neckline: BO center 23 (27, 33) st. You have 14 st each side of the neckline for the straps. Knit each strap separately untill they measure the desired height. Always knit the Ist and last stitch of every row in St st in order to get a picot edge (see photo 2). BO. Front: knit as back. Finishing: sew side seams. Sew straps. NOTE: This pattern can be knitted in the round with circular needles. If you choose to knit it in the rounds, you must subtract the 4 selvedge stitches (2 from the front and 2 from the back) to the total number of stitches you must CO for the lace patten. KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS: BO - Bind off CO - Cast on K - Knit P - Purl RS - Right side of project SK2P - sli 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together. St st - Stockinette stitch WS - Wrong side of project Doubts, comments, Errata: http://portugueseknitting.wordpress.com www.crossedcrafts.com
