Olympic Cami and Dress

> By buying this pattern, you will get 4 files total: a fingering and DK, with a normal and LIGHT version for each: > - the normal pattern with lots of notes, tips and tricks, explanations and hand holding > - a LIGHT version which only includes the minimum if you are a confident knitter and don't need as much guidance. *The Olympic Cami or Dress is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down and is designed to be the perfect all around summer staple, while still hugging your upper bust to avoid the dreaded flashes that usually come with spaghetti strap V-necks. It includes optional horizontal bust darts and bottom darts as well as body shaping for a perfect fit and comes in two gauges to allow complete freedom when choosing yarn and size: you can go with a loose gauge with a thin yarn for a floaty and lightweight dreamy garment, or go with a heavy yarn at a tight gauge and size down for a firm and sturdy bralette. The two strap options allow for even more playfulness in the final look. Both the Cami and the Dress views have a gentle A-line shape for a breezy fit and the pattern includes 5 different options for the bottom hem. The straps are worked with i-cords, just as the waistband of the dress that is encased in a neat stockinette channel.* To see different versions of the pattern knit in various yarns, sizes, fibers and colors, you can check out the testers version under the “Project” tab or the #OlympicCami and #OlympicDress on Instagram. The pattern has been tested and professionally tech edited. **KEY FEATURES** Top down 2 views for the straps: simple spaghetti straps, or double crossing straps, both in i-cords 2 views for the length: cropped cami, or dress 2 gauges: fingering or DK, but includes guidance on how to calculate which size to select if the gauge is different than those listed Graded for a fitted fit over the bust, but can be worked with any amount of positive or negative ease Optional bust darts, and optional bottom darts All over stockinette A-line shaping in the body, but includes guidance for all types of body shaping 5 options for the bottom hem **SIZING** 1, 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10] #sizeinclusive **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS** Suggested ease: -8 to 0 cm / -3.25 to 0” of negative ease at full bust. If you are between sizes, size down. Bust circumference of the finished garment (full size chart and schematic available): 71.5, 81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 121.5) [131.5, 141.5, 151.5, 161.5] cm / 28.5, 32.5 (36.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5) [52.5, 56.5, 60.5, 64.5]” To fit full bust: 75, 85 (95, 105, 115, 125) [135, 145, 155, 165] cm / 30, 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) [54, 58, 62, 66]” NOTE: Sizes 8 (dress only), 9 and 10 haven’t been tested. If you wish to knit those sizes and you have the corresponding full bust measurement, please contact me via e-mail: if you agree to do so, I will send you the pattern for free for testing. Curly hair model: 165 cm / 5’5” tall, full bust 85 cm / 33½’’ Long haired model: 169 cm / 5’6” tall, full bust 80 cm / 31½’’. **YARNS USED IN SAMPLES** Dress view A, fingering: Tynn Line by Sandnes Garn in color 8561 (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen, 220 meters / 241 yards per 50 g) Cami view A, off gauge (lavender sample): Lino by BC Garn in color 63 (100% linen, 150 meters / 164 yards per 50g) Cami view B, off gauge (green/grey sample): Aehri (handspun) by Textil Manufaktur Tanz in Ocean (viscose and silk, approx. 200 meters / 219 yards per 100 g) Cami view A, DK yarn at fingering gauge (beige and green sample): Bamboo Pop Sock by Universal Yarn held double (55% bamboo, 37% cotton, 8 % PBT) Cami view B, DK (beige and green sample): Lino Silk by Quickstrick held double (70% linen, 30% silk, 300 meters / 328 yards per 100g) **YARN REQUIREMENTS** A buffer for swatching purposes is already accounted for. The optional GSR bust darts modification will require an additional 8 to 110 meters / 9 to 120 yards (FINGERING) and 8 to 105 meters / 9 to 115 yards (DK), same for the bottom darts. FINGERING - Cami version (view B) 460, 510 (570, 620, 680, 750) [810, 880, 950, 1010] meters 510, 550 (630, 670, 750, 820) [890, 960, 1040, 1110] yards FINGERING - Dress version (view B) 1140, 1250 (1390, 1500, 1630, 1760) [1890, 2000, 2160, 2290] meters 1150, 1370 (1520, 1640, 1780, 1930) [2070, 2190, 2360, 2500] yards DK - Cami version (view B) 380, 430 (470, 520, 570, 620) [680, 730, 790, 840] meters 420, 470 (510, 570, 620, 680) [740, 800, 860, 920] yards DK - Dress version (view B) 1040, 1160 (1270, 1380, 1490, 1610) [1730, 1850, 1970, 2090] meters 1140, 1270 (1390, 1510, 1630, 1760) [1890, 2020, 2160, 2290] yards **GAUGE** FINGERING: 28 sts by 34 rounds over a 10x10 cm / 4x4” square in stockinette in the round, wet blocked DK: 20 sts by 25 rounds over a 10x10 cm / 4x4” square in stockinette in the round, wet blocked **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** FINGERING: 3 mm / US 2.5 circular needles, in various lengths DK: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needles, in various lengths Notions: stitch markers, scissors, 1 unique marker, darning needle, measuring tape, waste yarn/stitch holders **SKILLS** - Knitting flat and in the round - Slipping stitches - Increasing/decreasing - German short rows (optional) - Long tail cast on - Backwards loop cast on - Knitting an i-cord - Picking up stitches - Binding off - Sewing down a folded over hem (optional) Photo credit: @alexialinn__ on Instragram Model: @ici_annajuraskova on Instagram