Description
ABOUT THE PATTERN
The Coco bra is worked from the bottom up on circular needles. Start your work with a provisional cast-on, then work the band under the breast in the round in stockinette stitch, then insert the elastic and knit few rounds. Split the work in two parts and knit the cups back and forth individually.
Finally, work the straps and sew them to the back.
SIZES
XS (S) M (L) XL
Sizes above correspond to the following chest measurements :
81-86 (87-92) 93-98 (99-104) 105-110 cm
Measure your chest circumference to determine which size will fit you the best.
MEASUREMENTS
The measurements are indicated on diagram page 4.
Photos above: Size S / 168 cm tall / Chest: 90 cm
YARN
Approx. 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 g of Friends Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii.
Colour n° 103, Parakeet (50 g = 160 m)
100 % cotton
MATERIALS
Circular needles 2,5 mm [ 80 cm ]
Circular needles 3 mm [ 80 cm ]
Double pointed needles 3 mm – Optional – Using double-pointed needles for working the straps is recommended for added comfort. If you don’t have them, circular needles can be used as an alternative.
Crochet hook 3 or 3,5 mm
Elastic 0,5 cm in width
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
26 sts x 36 rows =10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch on needle size 3 mm.
Make a swatch to achieve the same gauge as indicated above. Needle size is only a guide. If you get too many stitches on
10 cm =4”,change to a larger needle size. If you get too fewstitches on 10 cm = 4”, change to a smaller needle size.
STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
Stockinette stitch in the round
Stockinette stitch back and forth
Increases (m1r – m1l)
Decreases (ssk – k2tog / sssk – k3tog)
Provisional cast-on (video tutorial)
Edge stitch
Folded hem (video tutorial)
Double knitting straps
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
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If you have any question related to the pattern, feel free to reach out via email at contact@lepullstudio.com – on weekdays!
THIS PRODUCT IS AS DIGITAL PATTERN. IT IS NOT AN ALREADY KNITTED GARMENT, NO PATTERN REFUND WILL BE MADE.
