FAUSTA BRALETTE | KNITTING PATTERN

Sizing
Pattern is written so that top has about 40% negative ease. There are two sizing options you have to choose for this bralette: underbust and cup size.
Underbust sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10, 11) that fits underbust of approximately 64-68 (69-73, 74-78, 79-84) (85-89, 90-94, 95-99) (100-104, 105-109, 110-114, 115-119) cm or 26 (28, 30, 32) (34, 36, 38) (40, 42, 44, 46) inches.
Cup sizes: A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) when bust measurement minus underbust measurement is approximately 9-11 (12-14, 15-16, 17-19) (20-21, 22-24, 25-27) cm or 4 (5, 6, 7) (8, 9, 10) inches.

Gauge: 42 sts x 36 rounds in 2by2 rib stitch on a 3 mm (US2.5) needles = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches), measured after blocking.

Needles: 3 mm (US 2.5) / 60 cm (24 inches) or 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles; any 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needle (only for binding off).

Materials: recommended 100-300 g (see table) Merinocot by Lana Gatto (50 g = 125 m (136 yds)).

Level of difficulty: medium or 3/5 or advanced beginner
Required skills: recognizing knit and purl stitches, picking up stitches, decreasing, knitting in the round.