Hibiscus - Bralette

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) [6, 7, 8, 9,10]
Finished bust circumference: 46 (54, 62, 70, 78) [86, 94, 102, 110, 118] cm / 18.25 (21.25, 24.5, 27.5, 30.75) [33.75, 37, 40.25, 43.25, 46.5]” - recommended to be worn with 31-33 cm / 12-13” of negative ease at the full bust.

Note on choosing a size: 2x2 rib is extremely stretchy, and you want a snug but comfortable fit. It is also a good idea to check your underbust measurement since it is not commonly used and will ensure the bralette conforms to your body.

YARN
Knitting for Olive Merino (100% non-mulesed Merino wool, Oeko-Tex Standard 100; 250 metres / 273 yards per 50 g)

MC: 175 (200, 230, 265, 305) [355, 410, 470, 540, 615) metres / 191 (219, 252, 290, 334) [388, 449, 514, 591, 673] yards

CC: 20 (25, 30, 30, 35, 40) [45, 50, 55, 60, 65] metres / 20 (25, 30, 35, 40) [45, 50, 55, 60, 65] yards

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk, REACH Standard; 225 metres / 246 yards per 25g)

160 (170, 180, 195, 210) [225, 250, 270, 290, 315] metres / 175 (185, 200, 210, 230) [250, 270, 295, 320, 345] yards

Sample shown is knit in colourways Flamingo (MC) and Quince (CC) in Merino and Flamingo in Soft Silk Mohair for peplum.

Carmen wears a size 3 with 33 cm / 13" of negative ease.

NEEDLES
5.5mm / US 9 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge, used for peplum)
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle size to obtain gauge, main needle used for 2x2 ribbing)
2.5 mm / US 1.5 circular needle with a cable length of at least 80 cm / 32” (or needle one size smaller than main needle, used for 1x1 ribbing)
2.5mm / US 1.5 double-pointed needles (2) for I-cord trim

GAUGE
Bralette gauges:
28 sts x 40 rows sts = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in stockinette, on main needle, after blocking)
30 sts x 42 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (worked flat, in 2x2 ribbing on main needle, unstretched after blocking)
45 sts x 46 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in
1x1 ribbing on smaller needle, unstretched after blocking)

Peplum gauge:
16 st x 22 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” (in the round, in stockinette, on largest needle, unstretched after blocking)

NOTIONS
• Blocking tools (blocking mats, t-pins, blocking wires)
• Darning needle
• Removable/locking stitch markers
• Stitch markers
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tape measure

• Crossback width: 18 (26, 28.75, 31.25, 34) [42, 44.75, 47.25, 50, 52.75] cm / 7 (10.25, 11.25, 12.25, 13.5) [16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19.75, 20.75)”
• Full bust circumference: 46 (54, 62, 70, 78) [86, 94, 102, 110, 118] cm / 18 (21.25, 24.5, 27.5, 30.75) [33.75, 37, 40.25, 43.25, 46.5]”
• Underbust circumference: 30.75 (36, 41.25, 46.75, 52) [57.25, 62.75, 68, 73.25, 78.75] cm / 12 (14.25, 16.25, 18.5, 20.5) [22.5, 24.75, 26.75, 28.75, 31]”
• Armhole depth: 18.5 (19, 19.75, 20.25, 21) [21.75, 22.25, 22.75, 23.5, 24.25] cm / 7.25 (7.5, 7.75, 8, 8.25) [8.5, 8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5)”
• Peplum length: 16 (16, 17, 17, 18) [18, 19, 19, 20, 20] cm / 6.25 (6.25, 6.75, 6.75, 7) [7, 7.5, 7.5, 8, 8]”
• Side length from underarm: 13.25 (14, 15.25, 16.25, 18) [19, 21, 22.5, 24.5, 26] cm / 5.25 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7) [7.5, 8.25, 9, 9.75, 10.25]”

Designer: Kjerstin Rovetta
Model: Carmen Bahlmann
Photography: Melinda Dela Costa
Tech Editing: Jessica Schwab
Graphic Design: Camille Romano