Patterns : Tunic, Cables

Cable and Pleat Tunic

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:24:07 GMT

Cable and Pleat Tunic

TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

Neat cables cinch the waist of this pretty tunic. A linen blend yarn and front pleat give breezy movement to a long, lean silhouette.

FINISHED SIZE 34 3/4 (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 34 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Mirasol Lachiwa (60% pima cotton, 40% linen; 123 yd [112 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #1404 pale vert (light green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

NEEDLES Body—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Trim—size 4 (3.5.mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Roam Tunic

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:46:30 GMT

ROAM TUNIC
Amy Christoffers

Smooth, drapey alpaca streamlines the look of a cabled tunic. A slim fit and kangaroo pocket keep chunky cables modern. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 30½ (35½, 40½, 45¼, 50¼)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30½", modeled with negative ease.

Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Big Baby (100% baby alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #0094 harvest, 10 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.

Needles Body-sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Collar and sleeves-size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 13 sts and 17 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on smaller needles; 34 sts of Cable chart = 8½ " wide.

Briar Rose Tunic

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:36:41 GMT

Briar Rose Tunic
Elisabeth Parker

A slim-fitting tunic with a classic silhouette, gentle waist shaping, and a simple cabled lattice pattern. Knitting in the round makes a quick project.

Finished Size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9103 ash, 8 (9, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Lara Bubble Top

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:42:19 GMT

This tunic is worked partially in the round, and adorned with cable-knit yoke and hem. Attractive center-front and center-back decreases contribute to the blouson silhouette.

Designer: Faina Goberstein
Finished: Size 31 1/4 (34 3/4, 38 3/4, 42 3/4, 48 3/4, 53 1/4)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 34 3/4", modeled with 2" ease.
Yarn: Schulana Merino-Cotton 135 (53% merino, 47% cotton; 148 yd [135 m]/50 g): #61 flax, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles: Body¾size 6 (4 mm): 29-32" circular (cir). Cabled border ¾size 4 (3.5 mm): 24-32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); sewing needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle, after blocking; 27 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in cable patt on smaller needle, after blocking.

Braided Hood Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:19:05 GMT

An experienced-level vest featuring hood, waist shaping, and cable patterns. the tunic length lower body is tailored with body shaping, while set-in armholes and shoulder shaping maintain the fitted look. Short-rows are used throughout.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 32¼ (37, 40¾, 45½, 49¼, 54)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" positive ease.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Body and hood—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in seed st on smaller needles; 14 sts of Left Open Cable, Right Open Cable, and Center Cable charts measure 2¼" wide on larger needle.

Cabled Kanga Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:15:13 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover tunic with cables, hidden kanga pocket, raglan shaping, wide boatneck, and cap sleeves. A chunky yarn is used for the body, while a DK merino lines the pocket.

Designer Deborah Newton
Sizes 35½ (38½, 41½, 44½, 47½)" bust; shown in size 38½" with 2" positive ease
Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% wool; 174 yd [160 m]/100 g):
• #7130 moonstone (MC), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
Berroco Pure Merino DK (100% wool; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g):
• #4525 coulis (CC), 1 ball (for pocket lining)
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in checked patt with MC on largest needles; 22 sts of cable panel = 3" wide with MC on largest needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle