Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2006 #7

Design by Shirley Paden

This loose-fitting camisole is too lovely to keep covered. A perfect mix of openwork and elongated V and quilted slip stitches make up the bodice; I-cord ties slip through the casing on the upper edge.

Difficulty level

MATERIALS

6 (7, 8) 2.4oz/68g spools (each approx 100yd/92m) of Judi & Co. " Ribbon (rayon) in cream (A)

1 5.4oz/153g spool (approx 144yd/132m) of Judi & Co. Satin Cord (rayon with cotton core) in light beige (B)

A small amount of a babyweight cotton yarn in matching color for back of facing (C)

One each size 5 and 7 (3.75 and 4.5mm) circular needle 24"/60cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Two dpn size 5 (3.75mm) (for making I-cord straps)

Crochet hook size E/4 (3.5mm)

Stitch marker and holder

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Sized for Small, Medium, Large. Shown in size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Lower edge 36 (38, 40)"/91.5 (96.5, 101.5)cm

Bust 34 (36, 38)"/86.5 (91.5, 96.5)cm

Length 20 (21, 21)"/52 (53.5, 54.5)cm

GAUGES

18 sts = 4"/10cm and 36 rows = 3"/9cm over quilted sl st pat using larger needles.

33 sts and 45 rows = 7"/17.5cm over St st using larger needles.