Pattern description from Interweave Knits, Spring 2006: “Gina Wilde’s camisole is designed to showcase the attractive qualities of bamboo fiber: soft drape, subtle sheen, and lovely stitch definition. A classic garter-lace edging, worked from side to side, creates a scalloped border for the gentle shaped bodice. An empire waistline marked by I-cord piping and a picot trim picked up at the neckline provide girly details.”

Finished Size: 30 (34, 37½, 42, 45½)“ (76 86.5, 95.5, 106.5, 115.5 cm) bust circumference

Yarn: Alchemy Yarns Bamboo (100% bamboo; 138 yd 126 m/50 g): #88A (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins; #80A evening pink (CC), 1 skein for all sizes.

Needles: Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24” (60-cm) circular (cir); one size 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed (dpn) for three-needle bind-off. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders; safety pins or T-pins.

Notes from Interweave Knits, Spring 2006:

• “Scalloped edge is worked horizontally, then joined into a circle with a three-needle bind-off. The bodice of the garment is then worked in the round to the bodice cups.”
• “For subtle and even blending of color, work with 2 balls of yarn at once - work 2 rows for one ball, the 2 rows from another ball.”
• “The first and last stitch (selvedge stitches) of every decrease row during cup shaping are always knitted.”