Corona Camisole

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:29:51 GMT

A tunic-length tank is worked in the round from the bottom up. Extra volume is folded into pleats at the bodice, and a section of dropped stitches decorate the neckline. This top is meant to be blousy when worn.

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 46¼ (50½, 54½, 58¾, 63, 67¼, 71½ )" bust circumference, to fit 30¾ (33¼, 36, 38½, 41¼, 43¾, 46¼)" actual bust (see Notes). Tank shown measures 50½ ", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Corntastic (100% corn; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #6515 copper, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Lower edge—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Straps and pleats—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• two ¾" metal rings;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 52 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle.

Patterns : Tunic, Interweave Knits Spring 2010, drop stitches

Corona Camisole