Weekend Cami

The Weekend Cami is a sleek, simple tank top with a moderate V-neck front, and a shallow V-neck back. It’s constructed top down and intended to be worn with negative ease at the chest and slight positive ease over the high hip. This cami was designed with a wider front than back to facilitate this close fit, and also includes an optional curvy view that has a wider front than the straight view, and optional bust darts, so that it can fit effortlessly for those with a larger bust size. This is a cami with modest bra coverage, and is designed to be layered, and, with accessorizing, can be dressed up or down easily. Wear it any day of the week, but I love it simply, over jeans and for any weekend activity. **Download [full schematics and pattern preview][1].** > [Join my newsletter][2] and keep up with > all the latest sales codes, pattern > news and test calls, as well as > exclusive sneak peeks. Plus, receive > 20% off your next pattern purchase > when you sign up. <h1>Size Selection</h1> Sizes A (B, C, D) (E, F, G) (H, I, J) to fit [actual upper bust measurements][3] of 31 (34.25, 37.5, 40.75) (44, 47.25, 50.5) (53.75, 57, 60.25)” / 78.5 (87, 95.5, 103.5) (112, 120, 128.5) (136.5, 145, 153) cm. This pattern was graded for actual full bust measurements of 30 (34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) (58, 62, 66)” / 76 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5) (117, 127, 137) (147.5, 157.5, 167.5) cm. Finished chest circumference, straight version: 28.25 (32, 36, 39.75) (43.5, 47, 50.75) (54.5, 58.25, 61.75)” / 71 (80, 90, 99) (108.5, 117.5, 127) (136, 145.5, 154.5) cm; curvy version: 30.5 (34.25, 38.25, 41.75) (45.5, 49.25, 53) (56.5, 60.25, 64)” / 76 (85.5, 95.5, 104.5) (114, 123, 132.5) (141.5, 151, 160) cm. Choose a size based on your upper bust measurement. This pattern was graded with an intended negative ease of 1.75 (2, 2, 2.25) (2.5, 3, 3.25) (3.5, 3.75, 4.25)” / 4.5 (5, 5, 5.5) (6.5, 7.5, 8) (9, 9.5, 10.5) cm at the full bust and for 2” / 5 cm of positive ease at the high hip. Choose the curvy version, which has a wider front and optional bust darts, if you have a larger difference between the upper bust and full bust than the measurements given here. *Aimee is wearing Size B straight with actual 32.5” / 82.5 upper bust and 34” / 86.5 cm full bust. Tara is wearing size F curvy with 4” darts with actual 45.75” / 116 cm upper bust and 52” / 132 cm full bust. She lengthened the garment 2” / 5 cm with 2 more A-line increases to blend into size G.* <h1>Gauge</h1> 26 sts x 37 rows/rnds = 4x4” / 10x10 cm in Stockinette Stitch knit flat and in the round on Needle A. <h1>Yarn Selection</h1> Choose a fingering to sport weight cellulose-based yarn or wool blend summer yarn that will not become see-through when slightly stretched to 10%. Rust sample on Aimee shown in The Wandering Flock’s [Cotton Lino][4] (35% organic cotton, 30% mulberry silk, 20% linen, 15% alpaca / 100 grams / 328 yards / 300 meters) in Burnt Sienna. Pink sample on Tara shown in Knitting For Olive, [Pure Silk][5] (100% silk noil, 50 grams / 273 yards / 250 meters) in Plum Rose. <h1>Yardage</h1> **STRAIGHT VIEW** 2 (2, 3, 3) (3, 3, 4) (4, 4, 5) hanks of The Wandering Flock’s Cotton Lino. OR 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk. OR 560 (640, 710, 790) (870, 960, 1060) (1140, 1250, 1320) yards / 510 (580, 650, 720) (790, 870, 960) (1040, 1140, 1200) meters of fingering/sport weight yarn. **CURVY VIEW** 2 (3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4) (4, 4, 5) hanks of The Wandering Flock’s Cotton Lino. OR 3 (3, 3, 3) (4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5) balls of Knitting For Olive’s Pure Silk. OR 590 (670, 740, 820) (900, 990, 1080) (1170, 1270, 1350) yards / 540 (610, 670, 750) (820, 900, 980) (1060, 1160, 1230) meters of fingering/sport weight yarn. For each additional 1” of darts added, you’ll need 20 (20, 20, 25) (25, 30, 30) (35, 35, 40) yards / meters additional. <h1>Needles</h1> **A (Main Fabric):** US3 / 3.25 mm circular needles in 32-60” / 80-150 cm (to match chest circumference). **B (I-cord):** US2 / 2.75 mm DPN’s or any other needle style. <h1>Notions</h1> Stitch markers, unique marker for beginning of round, tapestry needle, smooth waste yarn or stitch holders. <h1>Construction Notes</h1> * The front right and front left are cast on, worked separately, and joined after V-neck shaping is complete. The back yoke is worked similarly. The front and back are joined at the underarm. * Body is completed with optional vertical and horizontal darts to contour the body in the curvy view. A-line increases are worked so that the tank flows gently over the high hip. <h1>Formats and Accessibility</h1> * Large format pattern file included, with 22 pt Avenir Next font (a sans serif font), black text on white background, and no italic formatting text. * All images have alt text. Header structure tagged on large print pattern file and tested with Adobe Acrobat. No abbreviations are present on this file. <h1>Credits</h1> Pattern & Sample: Aimee Sher Sample (Rust): Gillian Frank Test Feature (Pink): Tara Tilley Tech Editing: Heather Storta Photos: Lindsey Tyler Admin Support: Symphony Chau and Teresa Runnett #sizeinclusive #bustdarts [1]: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0822/8736/2329/files/Weekend_Cami_Preview.pdf?v=1748613781 [2]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/subscribe [3]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/blogs/craft/how-to-choose-size-knitting [4]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/cotton-lino-sport-weight-nonsuperwash-yarn [5]: https://aimeeshermakes.com/products/knitting-for-olive-pure-silk