Patterns : Tunic, In the Round

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.

Gossamer Smocked Tunic

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:24:37 GMT

This delicate tunic is worked partially in the round, with figure-flattering smocking at the waist and pairs beautifully with either jeans or a flirty skirt.

Designer: Shelley Gerber
Finished Size: 31 1/4 (34 1/4, 38 1/2, 41 1/4, 48 1/4)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34 1/4" modeled with about 1" of ease.
Yarn: Shibuiknits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g): #SC350 storm, 2(2, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles: Sizes 4 (3.5mm), 5 (3.75mm), and 6 (4 mm): 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 30 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 261/2 sts and 31 rows = 4" in 2x2 rib on smaller needles.

Corona Camisole

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:29:51 GMT

A tunic-length tank is worked in the round from the bottom up. Extra volume is folded into pleats at the bodice, and a section of dropped stitches decorate the neckline. This top is meant to be blousy when worn.

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 46¼ (50½, 54½, 58¾, 63, 67¼, 71½ )" bust circumference, to fit 30¾ (33¼, 36, 38½, 41¼, 43¾, 46¼)" actual bust (see Notes). Tank shown measures 50½ ", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Corntastic (100% corn; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #6515 copper, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Lower edge—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Straps and pleats—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• two ¾" metal rings;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 52 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle.

Big Montana Tunic

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:20:51 GMT

Woman’s easy sleeveless vest pullover with oversized cowl neck and lace pattern. In a bulky yarn, the lace is dramatic and the knitting is quick. Working in the round makes for seamless knitting, and the long A-line shape is flattering.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 30¼ (34¾, 39, 43½, 47¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30¼", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g): #03 bark, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Body—size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir). Armhole ribbing—size 11 (8 mm): 16" cir. Cowl—size 15 (10 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• large stitch holder or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 14 rows = 4" in rev St st on middle-size needle; 13 sts of lace panel measure 5" wide on middle-size needle.

Offset Lace Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:39:36 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover tunic with lace pattern, A-line shaping, asymmetrical bodice, and attached lace scarf. Practice your cast-ons with this lace project. Knitting in the round makes for a seamless body.

Designer Kristin Omdahl
Sizes 35¼ (39½, 44, 48½)" bust; shown in size 35¼" with 1½" positive ease
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #1660 Annapolis navy, 8 (9, 10, 11) balls
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle