The sample is knitted with SuriPaco Eastport Collection DK yarn. In normal stockinette, this yarn would get about 5 stitches/8 rows per inch at stitch size 4 on the bulky or 6-7 on the mid- gauge machine. Any fluffy, DK yarn may be used on a mid-gauge or bulky gauge machine with a ribber. A second gauge is given so that those with standard gauge Japanese machines and Passap machines may also knit the design using a soft fluffy yarn that would normally get about 7 stitches/10 rows per inch. Machines vary widely in precise gauge at any given stitch dial setting. Because this fabric is quite sensitive to the perfect adjustment, it is important to swatch to find the perfect setting for your machine. Finished camisole is 3234, 36” around the bust. Length of the back, not including straps is about 11.5”. Front will be a little longer where the drop needle lace motif occurs.

The DKsample camisole used 8 oz. of alpaca yarn.

This pattern is part of the book “Oohlala”. the table of contents for the entire book appears below.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
RETRO-WEAR includes 3 patterns: the cami-knickers one piece pictured plus the same shapes knitted separately as a camisole and tap pants. Use a soft fingering adjusted to get 7 stitche/10 rows/inch on a standard gauge or Passap machine. Designed for use with a ribber or double bed machine but ribberless suggestions are included. Sizes from 34-56 hip.
Pages 3-9
TOASTY TUSHY LEGGINGS are made in full needle rib so absolutely require 2 beds. Standard gauge. Sized to fit big girls and adult ladies with hips from about 32-57”. The larger sizes are knitted in 4 pieces, smaller sizes in 2. Several yarn options and suggestions for using yarn with a lycra content are included.
Pages 10-17
LAZY LACE CAMISOLE Finished bust sizes of 32, 34, 36”. 2 gauges are given: 5 stitches/8 rows/inch on a mid-gauge or bulky machine, 7 stitches/10 rows/“ on a standard or Passap machine. 2 beds are required for this method of making drop stitch lace.
Pages 18-20
INSIDE OR OUT CAMISOLE finished to bust 30-46 using Mary Lue’s Symphony or another light soft yarn that matches the gauge of 9 stitches/12 rows/” in stockinette. The fabric of the main part of the garment is tuck lace.
Pages 21-22
BARE MINIMUM BIKINI is for standard or Passap machines. Yeoman’s Panama or any colorfast yarn that achieves a similar gauge of 31 sts/43r=4” after washing and drying. Plain triangular cups as well as cups in A,B,C,D bra sizes are included for the top. A detailed article on short rowing is included. Sized to fit 4-12 ladies sizes.
Pages 23-30
HARMONY HALTER TOP
For standard gauge machines with fairisle capability, sized to fit bust 30-34 using Mary Lue’s Harmony or similar lightweight, soft yarn.
SKINNY MINNIE is a stretchy tube top with sizes to fit bust 24-40. Yarn with a lycra or other stretchy fiber is used. This may be run-along yarn or stretch spun into the yarn. Depending on how and whether straps are added, this can be a summer top, winter warmth layer or yoga bra.
Pages 33-34