Quince & Co Kama Tank Project

Delicate and flowing, this camisole balances meditative stockinette with compelling stitchwork. Knit in Quince & Co Kestrel , we love how this design leans into this linen yarn’s best qualities: its incredible drape, soothing sheen, and unique texture. Looking for a pattern that knits up quickly and is perfect for layering? Kama has you covered!

Yarn

Quince & Co Kestrel is a new take on a simple linen yarn. Quince and Co. took the same Belgium-grown organic linen that they use in their little Sparrow and spun it this time in a ribbon structure (actually its a 'chainette' - a small knitted tube). Its flat surface adds a slight texture to simple knit and purl stitches. But we think the best thing about it is its incredible drape. Like all things linen, woven or knitted, Kestrel only gets better as you wash and wear it.

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Construction

This camisole is worked in one piece from the bottom-up. Body is shaped first by changing needle sizes, then with side decreases. I-cord edges worked at the armholes and neckline create delicate straps.

Size

• Finished Bust: 34 (38, 42, 45, 49) (53, 57, 61, 65, 69)" [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 114.5, 124.5) (134.5, 145, 155, 165, 175.5) cm]
• Shown in size 38" [96.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'9" [175.5 cm] tall model (4" [10 cm] positive ease)
• Suggested ease: positive 0–4" [0–10 cm]

Materials

Skills

German twisted cast on, i-cord, kitchener stitch (links provided); increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

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Gauge

16 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch with needles sized for main body, after blocking.