Snowdrops Cami
When I lived in Bulgaria, winters were tough. It would snow so heavily that the whole world would turn white. But snowdrops (the flowers that are the namesake of this design) were the first to peak through the snow and announce the arrival of Spring. So snowdrops signify hope and warmth to me, the perfect companion to Spring and Summer vibes. Snowdrops is constructed top-down, completely seamlessly. It features a delicate but very easy to memorize lace pattern throughout. It is highly adjustable as straps may be crossed at back, with adjustable ties or even worn as a halter top. Length can also be modified to be as long as desired.
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The Snowdrops Cami is the Sister pattern to the Snowdrops Pullover.
When I lived in Bulgaria, winters were tough. It would snow so heavily that the whole world would turn white. But snowdrops (the flowers that are the namesake of this design) were the first to peak through the snow and announce the arrival of Spring. So snowdrops signify hope and warmth to me, the perfect companion to Spring and Summer vibes. Snowdrops is constructed top-down, completely seamlessly. It features a delicate but very easy to memorize lace pattern throughout. It is highly adjustable as straps may be crossed at back, with adjustable ties or even worn as a halter top. Length can also be modified to be as long as desired.
#SnowdropsCami
The Snowdrops Cami is the Sister pattern to the Snowdrops Pullover.
When I lived in Bulgaria, winters were tough. It would snow so heavily that the whole world would turn white. But snowdrops (the flowers that are the namesake of this design) were the first to peak through the snow and announce the arrival of Spring. So snowdrops signify hope and warmth to me, the perfect companion to Spring and Summer vibes. Snowdrops is constructed top-down, completely seamlessly. It features a delicate but very easy to memorize lace pattern throughout. It is highly adjustable as straps may be crossed at back, with adjustable ties or even worn as a halter top. Length can also be modified to be as long as desired.
#SnowdropsCami
The Snowdrops Cami is the Sister pattern to the Snowdrops Pullover.
Intermediate level
SIZES + MEASUREMENTS
This pattern comes in 9 different sizes. The instructions for each size are colour coded and in the order shown here: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9).
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
Bust1: 80 (92, 100, 112, 120) (132, 140, 152, 160) cm / 31½ (36¼, 39½, 44, 47¼) (52, 55, 60, 63) in
Shoulder-to-shoulder width: 25.5 (26.5, 29.5, 32.5, 34.5) (36.5, 36.5, 36.5, 38.5) cm / 10 (10½, 11½, 13, 13½) (14½, 14½, 14½, 15½) in
Length from underarm2: 25 cm / 9¾ in cropped; 35.5 cm / 14 in hip length
1to be worn with 6 - 12 cm / 3¼ - 4¾ in of positive ease
2Adjustable to taste.
Sample is Size 4 cropped and model measures 100 cm / 39¼ in around bust.
MATERIALS
YARN: Fingering or light sport weight yarn (size 1 or 2)
Approx 290 (335, 365, 410, 440) (490, 520, 560, 600) m / 315 (365, 400, 445, 485) (535, 565, 615, 655) yds for a cropped cami;
430 (500, 440, 605, 650) (720, 760, 825, 875) m / 470 (540, 590, 660, 710) (790, 835, 900, 960) yds for a hip-length cami.
Amounts include 5% extra for swatching and margin of error.
Sample used Pascuali, Cumbria (60% Pima Cotton, 40% Bamboo Viscose; 50g - 150 m / 164 yds) in color Rose Quartz 345. 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4, 4) balls for a cropped cami; 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 6) balls for a hip-length cami
NEEDLES: 3.5 mm (80 cm / 32 in cable) circular needles; 4 mm and 4.5 mm dpns for I-cords.
NOTIONS: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn or stitch holders
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering or light sport weight yarn will work, but here are some I recommend based on weight and composition:
DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
Scheepjes, Bamboo Soft (50% Bamboo, 50% Cotton)
MillaMia, Naturally Baby Soft (50% Cotton, 50% Soy)
KnitPicks, Lindy Chain (70% Linen, 30% Pima Cotton)
KnitPicks, Comfy Sport (75% Pima Cotton, 25% Acrylic)
Lion Brand, Cotton Bamboo Linen Yarn (40% Cotton 35% Bamboo 25% Linen)
GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows = 10 cm / 4 in worked in pattern with 3.5 mm needle.
Patt for gauge: cast on multiples of 8 + 7 sts. Work 2 rows of Stockinette.
Row 1 (RS): K5, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; rep from to last 5 sts, k5.
Row 2 (WS) and every alt row: Purl.
Row 3: K6, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k5, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo; rep from to last 6 sts, k6.
Row 5: As row 2.
Row 7 - 10: Work 4 rows of Stockinette.
Row 11: K1, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog, k3, skpo, yo, k1, yo, k2tog; rep from to last st, k1.
Row 13: K2, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, k5, yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo; rep from to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 15: As row 11.
Row 17 - 20: Work 4 rows of Stockinette. Rep from Row 1.
Be sure to block and check gauge before starting by making a big enough gauge swatch (at least 15 x 15 cm).
Certain materials might sag, and fabric will extend with drape, so adjust hook size appropriately.
SKILLS USED
●work in the round
●knit & purl
●certain increases and decreases (see Special Techniques)
●pick up sts to work around edges
●I-cord and I-cord bind off
●Provisional Cast On
