03 Rib Cami

A fitted, figure-enhancing summer cami with full bra coverage, sculpted rib shaping and clean, modern lines. Designed for comfort, confidence and style.

The 03 Rib Cami is a sleek and flattering camisole with wide straps that fully cover bra straps, and a ribbed structure that gently shapes the bust and waist. Worked top-down on 4.5 mm needles with 20% negative ease at the bust, it’s the perfect piece for warm weather, whether layered or worn on its own.

The pattern begins with two separate bust cups, cast on provisionally to leave live stitches for the straps. Increases are worked down the centre of each cup, adding decorative shaping that flows naturally into the rib pattern.

Once the bust pieces are complete, they are joined at the centre front and stitches are cast on for the back. The body is worked in the round, with optional waist shaping to refine the silhouette.

To finish, the wide straps are worked in double stockinette from the live stitches and seamed to the back. The result is a beautifully structured and versatile piece you’ll want in every colour.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) This pattern uses an older version of my sizing chart
Please note images show size 5 on 104 cm chest circumference.
1: to fit 61 – 66 cm (24” – 26”) chest
2: to fit 71 – 76 cm (28” – 30”) chest
3: to fit 81 – 86 cm (32” – 34”) chest
4: to fit 91 – 96 cm (36” – 38”) chest
5: to fit 101 – 107 cm (40” – 42”) chest
6: to fit 112 – 117 cm (44” – 46”) chest
7: to fit 122 – 127 cm (48” – 50”) chest
8: to fit 132 – 137 cm (52” – 54”) chest
9: to fit 142 – 147 cm (56” – 58”) chest
10: to fit 152 – 157 cm (60” – 62”) chest

Finished Measurements 
Please note that these measurements are only met if gauge is achieved.
The tank is designed with 20% negative ease. This means if you choose size 5 with a bust of 101 cm - 107 cm you will have a finished bust size of 84 cm, approx. 20 cm smaller than your actual bust circumference. Before you begin, measure yourself to determine the right size. If you are in between sizes, choose the size based on how you would prefer the garment to fit. 

Chest Width (flat): 25 (29, 33, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 61.5) cm/10 (11½, 13¼, 15¼, 16¾, 18½, 20, 21¾, 23¼, 24½)“
Finished Length: 42 (43.5, 45, 46.5, 48, 49.5, 51, 52.5, 54, 55.5) cm/16¾ (17½, 18, 18¾, 19¼, 19¾, 20½, 21, 21½, 22¼)”

Materials
Aran/ Worsted weight; Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (70g/ 2.5oz, 109m/ 119yds, 100% cotton) 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Approx. meterage needed 245 (285, 325, 370, 415, 465, 510, 565, 615, 670) m/ 265 (310, 355, 405, 455, 505, 560, 615, 675, 735) yds, including enough for gauge swatch 

4.5 mm/ US 7 circular needles with varying cable lengths from 40cm-100cm
Recommended needle size can be changed to meet required gauge.

Notions
Waste yarn/ extra cable/ stitch holder
Cable end stoppers (only if using an extra cable to hold stitches)
Locking markers, in varying contrast colours 

Gauge After Blocking
20 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4”) square in 2 x 2 rib using 4.5 mm/ US 7 needles
(Swatch is worked flat but it is suggested to swatch in the round too if your gauge varies.)

I’d love to see all your finished 03 Rib Cami garments on Ravelry, tag me on Instagram @eleanor.alice.knitwear, and use the hashtag #03RibCami.

Note: Sizes 1, 8 & 10 do not have completed tests. If you wish to test any of these sizes, please let me know and I will be happy to accept and refund the cost of the pattern.