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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Love the cami!!! Great color too!
Posted by: Jen | October 03, 2006 at 04:49 PM
absolutely stunning!
Posted by: artemis | October 03, 2006 at 05:26 PM
Gorgeous camisole! And you look amazing... please tell me you're sucking something in or pushing something out! I don't think even Victoria has a Secret that would help pull off that awesome piece. Oh, why didn't I knit back in the day (ya know... the one before 5 kids)! lol
Another great design Wendy.
Posted by: Tammy | October 03, 2006 at 06:23 PM
I love this top.
I don't have much in the unmentionables department, so I'm glad you left the thin straps in.
And btw, I also love that your lab pops into the background of so many of your photos 'where's waldo' style!
Posted by: Carson | October 03, 2006 at 06:57 PM
Well, that's Chuck for you. He'll follow you to the end of the earth.
Posted by: Wendy | October 03, 2006 at 09:10 PM
GORGEOUS!
Love the green, love the sexy simplicity. I think I may have to go for this one--the shaping is great--you are tres curvy!
And I love the birdhouse peeking above the hedge as WELL as Monsieur Chuck. Nice touches.
Posted by: kt | October 03, 2006 at 09:51 PM
Oh la la! Especially love the beads.
Posted by: Lizbon | October 03, 2006 at 09:59 PM
Oops... my post above was supposed to read "help ME pull off that awesome piece".
Posted by: Tammy | October 03, 2006 at 10:44 PM
Yum! Particularly like how I can cover the unmentionables otherwise I won't have anything to put in it and may as well knit an ironing board cover ;)
Posted by: fitknit | October 03, 2006 at 10:53 PM
Very beautiful cami! The beads are a great touch--very spicy! Happy Days! :o)
Posted by: Tracy | October 04, 2006 at 02:36 AM
OH MY GAWD! You must have been reading my mind. I was looking for a camisole pattern just like this, well almost, I might make have made the straps bigger maybe for my large bosom. Thanks so much. I've been meaning to ask if you think that Something red would be good in Rowan Summer Tweed. I have been saving a big package of this yarn for something special.
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 04, 2006 at 06:27 AM
I see you have many patterns you have created on your own. I would love it, if you would stop by and see if you would be interested in featuring any of your patterns on my website: http://tightknitfriends.com There is also a bio, that you can use to highlight your blog or pattern sales. You have beautiful work!
Posted by: Leah | October 04, 2006 at 07:07 AM
That's really purty! :)
Posted by: Emy | October 04, 2006 at 08:03 AM
I've been reading you for about a year now and comment rarely. So I have to tell you I think you are great! I appreciate your sense of humour, the love you give your family, and your writing is thoughtful, original and good. And in this venue of sharing, it is difficult to find the good stuff. I admire your projects and your ability to develop unique and sexy knitting patterns. I want you to know there's a girl up in Canada who like's what you do.
Posted by: Miss Twiss | October 04, 2006 at 08:27 AM
That's the perfect name for such a pretty cami. Another to add to my growing "to knit" list!
Posted by: Lynda | October 04, 2006 at 09:53 AM
From a fellow OC resident, I'm really happy to see that you created this Camisole in plus sizes too. I'm a guy who knits for his lovely wife and I have been trying to find a knit camisole to make her. I was planning to make it from hand dyed 100% silk from a LYS in South OC. Thank you from a faithful reader
Posted by: Jerry | October 04, 2006 at 10:00 AM
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEXY!!!
I bet HWWV loved this photo shoot in particular!
You have too many patterns I want to knit. You should make a book... :)
Posted by: MonkeyGurrl | October 04, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Beautiful Cami! I will be making this one.
Posted by: Kat | October 04, 2006 at 11:19 AM
Fabulous! Since I finally got the hang of DPNs I can do this...wahoo! Right after I finish the socks, the fad-classic, the bears for Snuggle etc etc...
Posted by: fluttercrafts | October 04, 2006 at 11:40 AM
Very cute.
Posted by: Dorothy B | October 04, 2006 at 11:45 AM
Ow! Work it, girl!!!
How I wish I could roll like that, but I'm going to be making the wider strap version, and will knit a couple of rows of seed beads where the single bead would be on the skinny straps.
Yes. That was a perfect example of a run-on sentence.
; )
Posted by: tllgrrl | October 04, 2006 at 01:27 PM
Love this! It's beautiful... and as much as I'd like to use that gorgeous yarn, I will have to think cotton blend, silk, or maybe linen...?
Posted by: Michele | October 04, 2006 at 05:03 PM
Gorgeous!
For the best sizing, would you recommend zero ease?
Posted by: Diana C | October 05, 2006 at 06:17 AM
Yes, I'd go with the size closest to your actual size.
Posted by: Wendy | October 05, 2006 at 07:58 AM
It's gorgeous. That yarn has such a nice gleam to it. Quite mentionable, I'd say.
Posted by: AmyHinCT | October 05, 2006 at 11:28 AM