Cacambo by Norichan Knits. Cacambo tank top was inspired by the character Cacambo from Voltaire’s novel, Can-dide. Cacambo is Candide’s trustworthy valet. He is a strong contrast to the other characters, being the most practical. This is how I feel about this simple tank top. While designed as a cropped tank top, it also works well as a vest or layered over a dress! Similar to the other patterns from my Candide Knits collection, Cacambo is simpler to knit than it would appear. The fun of this tank top comes from mixing and matching different colors of yarn!
Gauge: 17sts x 26 rows = 4” x 4” [10cm x 10cm] in stockinette stitch on larger needles, holding 2 strands of yarn, blocked
Finished Measurements: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9); Cacambo was designed to be worn with between zero to +4” (10cm) of ease at the bust. Choose a size with finished dimensions that is between your exact bust measurement up to 4” (10cm) larger; Model is wearing size 4 with a 39” (99cm) full bust circumference (+1.5” ease)
- A: 27.5 (32, 36, 40.5, 45)(49.5, 53.5, 58, 62)” (70 (81, 91.5, 103, 114.5)(125.5, 136, 147.5, 157.5)cm) at widest circumference
- B: 11.25 (12.25, 13.25, 14, 15)(15.5, 15.5, 16, 16)” (28.5 (31, 33.5, 35.5, 38)(39.5, 39.5, 40.5, 40.5)cm) widest neck width
- C: 5.75 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5)(8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)” (14.5 (15, 16.5, 18, 19)(20.5, 21.5, 23, 24)cm) armhole scythe
- D: 9 (9, 9.25, 9.75, 9.75)(10.5, 10.5, 11, 11)” (23 (23, 23.5, 25, 25)(26.5, 26.5, 28, 28)cm) underarm to bottom of garment
Materials Used: Knitted Wit Sock (420yds [384m]/4oz [113g]; 80% sw merino, 20% nylon)
- Color A: 260 (280, 370, 400, 470)(480, 600, 650, 690)yds [237.7 (256, 338.3, 365.8, 429.8)(438.9, 548.6, 594.4, 630.9)m]
- Color B: 275 (300, 422, 480, 490)(520, 680, 725, 780)yds [251.5 (274.3, 385.9, 438.9, 448.1)(475.5, 621.8, 662.9, 713.2)m]
- Color C: 200 (210, 260, 280, 300)(303, 350, 396, 425)yds [182.9 (192, 237.7, 256, 274.3) (277.1, 320, 362.1, 388.6)m]
- Neon version done in A: Haute Pink, B: Yellow, C: Aquamarine
- Darker version done in A: Purple, B: She Persisted, C: Not the Tealest
Needle Size: US 7 [4.5mm] - between 24-32” circular needle; US 9 [5.5mm] - between 24-32” circular needle OR size to obtain gauge (*Note: It is suggested for sizes 1-5 to use a 24” circular and sizes 6-9 to use a 32” circular.)
Pattern Includes: Written Instructions
Skill Level: Beginner
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