The Holly Bra

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Soft curves, a wide underbust band and the clean lines of 90s swimwear.

The Holly Bra is a minimal knitted bikini top with a clean, understated silhouette.

Softly shaped cups follow the natural lines of the body, while a wide underbust band provides support and a secure, comfortable fit. Slim straps and a low neckline keep the silhouette simple and refined.

Knitted in stockinette stitch with fine, highly elastic Contrepoint® Air N.2, the fabric gently moulds to the body while retaining its shape, creating a smooth, light, second-skin feel.

Designed to be adjusted to your own measurements and preferred fit, the Holly Bra is an effortless swimwear essential with a distinctly 90s minimalism.

 Yarn

1 strand of Contrepoint® Air N.2, Chamade. 
Yarndage : 100 m/42 g

Gauge

The Holly Bikini is knitted on 2.5 mm needles in stockinette stitch.
The gauge is: 10 x 10 cm = 32 sts x 62 rows.

Yarn amount 
The pattern is knitted according to your own measurements, but the estimated yarn amount is based on your regular size: 

XS (S) M (L) XL (XXL) XXXL:

100 m/42 g (100m/42 g) 200 m /84 g (200 m/84 g) 200 m/84 g (300 m/ 126 g) 300 m/ 126 g

Chest measurements: 
We estimated the yarn requirements based on the following chest measurements  -  the circumference at the fullest part of the bust:

XS-S: 70-89 cm
M: 90-103 cm 
L: 104-110 cm
XL: 111-124 cm
XXL: 125-136 cm
XXXL: 137-148 cm

Needles and Accessories

• 1 circular needle, 2.5 mm, 40 cm

• 2 double-pointed needles, 2.5 mm

• 3 stitch holder cords

• 1 stitch marker
  
  

Construction of The Holly Bra

The Holly Bra is worked from the top down. First, the left cup is knitted, followed by the right cup. The two cups are then joined, while the front continues to be shaped and slopes around towards the back. Stitches are then cast on for the underbust band, which is worked in continuation of the front piece. The band is knitted in the round in stockinette stitch until it reaches the desired height, and is then bound off using a two-row bind-off. Finally, the straps of The Holly Bra are worked in double knitting.

The Holly Bra is knitted according to your own measurements. We therefore strongly recommend trying on the garment as you go to ensure the best possible fit.

Knitting level: Intermediate