Svila camisole is a delicate top created using fingering weight silk yarn. It is constructed from the top down giving it advantage for adjusting the length of the body and straps. Camisole features continuous i-cord, i-cord straps and decorative lifted increases. Stockinette stitch is used throughout the pattern, making it simple and minimal. Svila camisole is meant to be worn with at least 3 cm / 1¼” of positive ease, choose your size based on the measurements provided.

Sizes
Bust circumference of the finished camisole with ease built in; XS 31”, S 35“, M 38”, L 42”, XL 45”, 2XL 49”, 3XL 52”, 4XL 54“, 5XL 57” -approximately (XS 76, S 86, M 96, L 104, XL 114, 2XL 122, 3XL 130, 4XL 136, 5XL 143 cm). Featured in size M on a 93 cm / 36½” bust.

Gauge
25 stitches by 34 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) using size (US 4) / 3.50 mm needles in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking.
Gauge is important, you will need to check it periodically as knitters tend to knit differently when knitting flat and knitting in the round.

Yarn
“Svila Camisole” is worked using fingering / 4 ply weight yarn (superfine, category 1), 75, (80), 90, (100), 105, (115), 125, (140), 150 grams of Knitting For Olive “Pure Silk” (50 grams = 250 meters / 273 yards).

Suggested needles
US 4 / 3.50 mm 24” / 61 cm circular knitting needles or needles to obtain gauge, for the main body + Double pointed needles for the i-cord parts.