Rainbow Stripes Bralette

Rainbow Stripes Bralette by Knitty Kitty Designs

What Is Being Made

The Rainbow Stripes Bralette is a versatile knit garment designed by Lisa Roberts that functions as both a bikini top and an everyday bra. This piece is constructed from cotton and spandex yarn, making it suitable for water activities while remaining comfortable enough for daily wear as a bra or cover-up. The design is available in sizes X-small through X-large, with finished bust measurements ranging from 30 inches (X-small) to 38 inches (X-large). Matching coordinating pieces—panty, shorts, and leggings—are available for separate purchase to create a complete set.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is a knitting design classified at an intermediate skill level. Knitters should have foundational knowledge of stitch increases and decreases before beginning this pattern, as these techniques are essential to the construction. The garment features a stripe sequence created by alternating colors throughout the knit, requiring familiarity with color changes and maintaining consistent tension when switching between yarn colors.

Stitches and Construction Methods

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern overview, the Rainbow Stripes Bralette relies on fundamental knitting techniques including increases and decreases to shape the bralette's cups and band. The stripe pattern is achieved through alternating colors in a planned sequence, which requires attention to color changes and careful yarn management to create clean transitions between the rainbow hues.

Materials: Yarn and Needles

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn specifically: Cascade Yarns Fixation Solids, which is composed of 98.3% cotton and 1.7% elastic. The elastic content provides stretch and recovery, essential for a comfortable bra or swimwear fit. The yarn is yardage-efficient at 100 yards per 50-gram ball.

The rainbow color palette includes one ball each of the following Cascade Yarns Fixation Solids colors:

• Color A: Yankee Red #3628
• Color B: Orange Popsicle #4460
• Color C: Lemon #1198
• Color D: Deep Green #5190
• Color E: Showcase Teal #2706
• Color F: Purple #6388
• Color G: (color not specified in provided content)

The pattern does not specify needle size in the provided content; knitters should refer to the full PDF pattern for recommended needle gauge and size to achieve proper fit and fabric drape for this swimwear and intimate apparel application.

Design Details and Finished Measurements

The Rainbow Stripes Bralette is offered in five size options with the following finished measurements:

• X-small: Bust 30", Underbust 25–26"
• Small: Bust 32", Underbust 27–28"
• Medium: Bust 34", Underbust 29–30"
• Large: Bust 36", Underbust 31–32"
• X-large: Bust 38", Underbust 33–34"

The pattern photo displays the garment in size medium. The underbust measurements indicate a fitted band designed to provide support and stability, while the bust measurements allow for comfortable coverage and movement.