Patterns : Tunic, Cables, #4 - Medium

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.

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