CAMISOLE NO.

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ABOUT CAMISOLE NO. 4
Camisole No. 4 is a feminine summer top in a bohemian style.
The decorative increases on the front sections make the top fit beautifully and give character, whilst the
ribbed pattern combined with the yarn texture create an almost crocheted look.
The top is worked top down, which means you have the possibility of adjusting the length to suit your
body.

SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL)

MEASUREMENTS
Length, measured from the armhole: 24 (25) 26 (27) 30 (34) cm (9.5 (9.75) 10.25 (10.5) 11.75 (13.25)
inches]
Circumference: 73 (79) 88 (96) 109 (115) cm [28.75 (31) 34.5 (37.75) 43 (45.25) inches]

Please note that the given measurements are after washing and wet blocking.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
3.5 mm [US 4] circular needles (60, 80 or 100 cm [16, 24 or 32 inches])
3.5 mm [US 4] double pointed needles.

GAUGE
In patterned rib using 3.5 mm [US 4] needles.

25 sts / 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

MATERIALS
100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) gr. Pure Silk, Knitting for Olive 50 gr./ 250 m.
Shown in colour’ Støvet Artiskok’ (dusty artichoke)

Yarn alternatives:
100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) gr. Merino, Knitting for Olive 50 gr./ 250 m.

or…

100 (100) 100 (100) 150 (150) gr. Cotton Merino, Knitting for Olive 50 gr./ 250 m.

ABBREVIATIONS
k = knit
p = purl
st(s) = stitch(es)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
WS = wrong side
tbl = through the back loop
inc = increase (see section below)
* - * = the instructions are repeated x number of times

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Remember to work a gauge swatch to ensure that you obtain the gauge using the suggested needle. If
your gauge is off, it will give the top wrong proportions.
The given gauge is measured after washing.

Size guide
Camisole No. 4 is designed to have a negative ease of approx. 2-5 cm [0.75-2 inches].
Measure yourself before beginning in order to choose the correct size for you.
The sizes are based on a chest circumference of approx. 80-85 (85-90) 90-95 (95-100) 100-110 (110-
120) cm [31.5-33.5 (33.5-35.5) 35.5- 37.5 (37.5-39.5) 39.5- 43.25 (43.25-47.25 inches] .
Ie: You measure 86 cm [33.75 inches] - 5 cm [4 inches] = 81 cm [29.75 inches]. Meaning that you would
choose a size S. If you are in between 2 sizes, pick the smallest. As the top is worked in a patterned rib, it
is stretchy and will grow with use.

Introduction to the work flow.

Camisole No. 4 is worked top down. The first sections are worked back and forth using circular needles.
Make the top 4 sections separately. First, work the two fronts back and forth using circular needles. Then
join the two. Proceed to work the two back sections. These are then also joined with the front section. The
remainder of the body is worked in the round. To finish the top, work 2 i-cord straps.

Increases (inc):
The increases are worked to lean either towards the right (M1R) or the left (M1L).

M1R: With your left needle, pick up the bar (between the sts on the right and left needles) from back to
front and knit.

M1L: With your left needle, pick up the bar from front to back and knit through the back loop.

Patterned rib
The top is worked in a patterned rib, similar to a double rib with incorporated seed stitch elements.

Work the pattern as follows:

1st row (RS): K all sts
2nd row (WS): *k2, p2*. Repeat from * - * to the end of row.

Edge stitches
Edge stitches are included in the pattern descriptions and is knitted on the RS and purled on the WS.
Make sure to tighten up you edge stitches to obtain a neat and even edge.

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BEGIN WORKING THE CAMISOLE HERE

LEFT FRONT
Cast on 4 sts using a provisional cast on method.

Have a look here for how to cast on using the provisional cast on:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETI_hVzXVFc

Knit 1 row.
Work: p1, k2, p1.

On the following row, place 2 markers.

K1, place the 1st marker, k2, place the second marker, k1.
P1, k2, p1.

You have now worked 4 rows.

Now begin increasing to shape the bust.

Work as follows:
1st row: K1, M1R, slip marker, k2, slip 2nd marker, M1L, k1.
2nd row: P1, k4, p1.
3rd row: K to the 1st marker, M1R, slip marker, k2, slip 2nd marker, M1L, k to end of row.
4th row: P1, k6, p1.
5th row: Repeat 3rd row.
6th row: P1, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p1.
7th row: Repeat 3rd row.
8th row: P1, *k2, p2* to 3 sts before the end of row, k2, p1.
9th row: Repeat 3rd row.
10th row: P1, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p1.
11th row: Repeat 3rd row.
12th row: P1, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p1.
13th row: Repeat 3rd row.
14th row: P1, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k2, p1.
15th row: Repeat 3rd row.
16th row: Repeat 8th row.
17th row: Repeat 3rd row.
18th row: P1, *k2, p2* to 1 st before 1st marker, k4, *p2, k2* to 1 st before the end of row, p1.
19th row: Repeat 3rd row.
20th row: P1, *k2, p2* to 2 sts before 1st marker, k6, *p2, k2* to 1 st before the end of row, p1.
21st row: Repeat 3rd row.
22nd row: P1, k2, *p2, k2* to 1 st before 1st marker, p1, k2, p1, *k2, p2* to 3 sts before the end of row,
k2, p1.
23rd row: Repeat 3rd row.
24th row: Repeat 8th row.
You have now worked a total of 12 increase rows. You now have 28 sts on your needles.

Repeat 17th-24th row another 3 (3) 3 (4) 5 (5) times.

You now have 52 (52) 52 (60) 68 (68) sts on your needles.

Break the yarn and leave sts on hold while working the right front.

RIGHT FRONT
Worked as LEFT FRONT. However, do not break the yarn after completion.

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FRONT
Now join the two fronts. At the same time continue increasing at the now 4 markers.

1st row is a RS row.

1st row: K to the 1st marker, M1R, slip marker, k2, slip 2nd marker, M1L, k to the end of row, now
continue over the left front, k to the 3rd marker, M1R, slip marker, k2, slip 4th marker, M1L, k to the end
of row.

2nd row: P1, *k2, p2* to 1 st before 1st marker, k4, *p2, k2* to 1 st before your 3rd marker, k4, *p2, k2* to
1 st before the end of row, p1.

3rd row: K to 1st marker, M1R, slip marker, k2, slip 2nd marker, M1L, k to 3rd marker, M1R, slip marker,
k2, slip 4th marker, M1L, k to end of row.

4th row: P1, *k2, p2* to 2 sts before 1st marker, k6, *p2, k2* to 2 sts before 3rd marker, k6, *p2, k2* to 1 st
before the end of row, p1.

5th row: Repeat 3rd row.

6th row: P1, k2, *p2, k2* to 1 st before 1st marker, p1, k2, p1, *k2, p2* to 3 sts before 3rd marker, k2, p1,
k2, p1, *k2, p2* to 3 sts before the end of row, k2, p1.

7th row: Repeat 3rd row.

8th row: P1, *k2, p2* to 3 sts before the end of row, k2, p1.

Repeat 1st-8th row another 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (1) time(s).

You now have 120 (120) 120 (136) 152 (168) sts on your needles.

Leave the front sts on hold, but do not break the yarn. Now proceed with the back sections. Use a new
skein of yarn.

BACK
Now work the back sections. First work the left section, then the right and afterwards join the two and the
fronts.

LEFT BACK
Work as LEFT FRONT.

Cast on 4 sts using a provisional cast on method.

Work: p1, k2, p1.

On the next row, place 2 markers.

K1, place the 1st marker, k2, place the 2nd marker, k1.
P1, k2, p1.

You have now worked 4 rows.

Work 1st-16th (1st-24th) 1st-24th (1st-24th) 1st-24th (1st-24th) row.

Now work 17th-24th row another 0 (0) 1 (1) 2 (2) times.

You now have 20 (28) 36 (36) 44 (44) sts on your needles.

Break the yarn and work the right back section.

RIGHT BACK
Work as LEFT BACK.

Break the yarn when you have knitted this section.

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BODY
Now join the two back sections and the front. At the same time, cast on sts for the armholes and at the
centre back.

TIP! Make sure that the work is not twisted when joining the 3 sections and double check that the RS is
facing outwards on the front and back sections.

Begin on the RS of the front.

K over the front 120 (120) 120 (136) 152 (168) sts, then cast on 4 (4) 8 (8) 8 (8) sts in extension using
the knit cast on method. K over the right back section and cast on 12 (12) 12 (16) 16 (16) sts in extension
using the knit cast on method (centre back), k over the left back section, cast on 4 (4) 8 (8) 8 (8) sts in
extension using the knit cast on method. Place a marker 1 stitch before the lastly cast on stitch (beginning
of rnd).

Look here for how to cast on using the knit cast on method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jfkxdMKhHw

The work is now joined and you have 180 (196) 220 (240) 272 (288) sts on your needles.

Now, work patterned rib in the round.

Repeat 1st and 2nd rnd as follows:

1st rnd: *k2, p2*, repeat from * - * to the end of rnd.

2nd rnd: K all sts.

Continue in pattern until work measures 21 (22) 23 (24) 27 (31) cm [8.25 (8.5) 9 (9.5) 10.5 (12.25)
inches] (or desired length) as measured from the arm holes.
Bind off in rib, k over k and p over p. Make sure to not tighten the bind off too much.

NOTE! Be aware that the recommended yarn grows approx. 3-4 cm [1.25-1.5 inches] when washed. In the
recommended length this is accounted for. If you want to make it longer or shorter, make sure to take this
into account.

STRAPS
Now work the final part of the top; the straps. They are worked as i-cords.

Place the 4 sts from one of your front sections onto a double pointed needle. Attach a new strand of yarn
and work the i-cord strap as follows:
Knit 4 sts, push the sts back to the right tip of the needle (instead of turning as usual). Knit the 4 sts again
- ie. you always work the same 4 sts from the RS.

Have a look here for how to knit an i-cord strap:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrWTnjudWfk

Continue as described until the straps have the desired length. Leave the straps 2-3 cm [0.75-1 inch(es)]
shorter than would suit you, as they will grow slightly in wash and with use.

Repeat to work the second strap.

TIP! It can be an advantage to wait with attaching the straps to the top until it is washed and blocked. In this
way, you can make sure that they are not too long/ short.

Then sew the 4 sts together with the 4 sts from the provisional cast on on the corresponding back section.
Do this using the Kitchener stitch/grafting method.

Have a look here for how to graft together open stitches:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj9dqmSBH0k

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FINISHING
Now weave in all loose ends.
It is recommended to use duplicate stitches for weaving in ends for the most invisible result.
Take extra care when weaving in the yarn at the centre front neckline, as this spot is particularly in focus
when wearing.

Wash and wet block the top to the given measurements.

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