Mentionable

Now, I don't know why they call things you wear under your clothes "unmentionables," but it seems to me that everyone could use a little something-something that can be worn out of doors, too. And I'm not talking about that unfortunate pajama-and-slippers look we've been seeing out and about lately; I'm talking about something completely different.

I'm talking about something you can show off if you are so inclined. I'm talking about something you can wear under your favorite jacket. Something you can wear under one of those new low-cut sweatshirts. Something that feels good against the skin, too, and adds a bit of warmth and luxury.

This camisole is worked in the round from the top down and if you want it to fit extra-well, there are instructions for adding short rows to give a little room in the chest area. A subtle eyelet motif runs down the front and seed stitch adorns the top and bottom hems. I added a couple beads to the tiny i-cord straps to give it a little spice. Oh, and if you want wider straps to cover your unmentionables, instructions are given for those, too.

I worked this in Yarn Botanika's Merino and Tencel blend, which is beautifully hand-dyed and drapes like a dream.

Women’s Sizes:
XS, S, M, L [1X, 2X, 3X]

Approximate Finished Chest Circumference:
(Not including short rows):
30, 33.5, 36, 40 [43.5, 47.5, 52] inches

Approximate Finished Length:
15.5, 15.5, 16, 16 [16.5, 17, 17.5] inches

Gauge:
22 sts and 28 rows to 4 inches on US size 4 needles (if using suggested yarn, know that it blooms after washing and blocking; if using your own choice, be sure that you knit to gauge, regardless of needle size).

Materials:
1, 2, 2, 2 [3, 3, 3] hanks Yarn Botanika Merino/Tencel (400yds/4oz)
or
Approximately 400, 500, 600, 600 [800, 900, 1000] yds DK weight wool blend
: US Size 4 (3.5mm) circular needles, 20 inches or longer (for body)
: US Size 3 (3.25mm) circular needles, 20 inches or longer (for borders and straps)
: Stitch Markers
: 1 or 2 - ¼-inch button for top back closure
: Beads (optional)

Difficulty:
This garment is suitable for intermediate beginners who can knit and purl in the round, and work a simple stitch pattern with yarn overs.

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Comments

[Rhonda in the Rockies]

Saw you on KnittyGritty today! You are such a cutie pie!

[keohinani]

wow, so many designs in your sidebar! you might have to come up with another place for them....

[keohinani]

also, any men's items in the design queue? a man cowl perhaps? ;) i'd buy it. seriously. :)

[Rachael]

It's gorgeous! Wool, even merino, is highly itchy against my skin though - do you know a silk or cotton blend that would work for this?
Thanks!

[Wendy]

This particular wool is soooo soft; but, Rachel, you could probably use rayon, or maybe a cotton/rayon blend? I just saw some Rowan Cashcotton, and it would be perfect for this!

[Hilari]

how DO you design such freaking gorgeous knits?!!!! I can't keep up!!! Love the color too!

[Cheri]

I really do love all of your designs but this one is by far the prettiest.

The combination of the yarn color and design and the beads...just super adorable!

[marnie]

I am obsessed with anything "Tank Top" like. I fell in love with Sizzle (working on it in Misti Alpaca Pima/Silk in Lavender) but this,this!! OMG… It's in my all time favourite colour, it's HOT, you look great in it, oh and did I say it's HOT!! If you have any more yarn suggestions (Some yarns are hard to come by in Canada)it would be appreciated.

[Bev]

Hi. I purchased this pattern a few months ago and I'm just now getting around to starting it. Did you even list any "alternative" yarn suggestions for this pattern or have you seen anyone else make it in something other than the merino/tencel? Thanks!