Patterns : Tunic, Lace

Open Eye Tunic

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:51:55 GMT

OPEN EYE TUNIC

Deborah Helmke

Double yarnovers and an open cane stitch give swing to this super lacey tunic. Tunic is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.

Finished Size 30 (35½, 41, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30".

Yarn Anzula Luxury Fibers Breeze (65% silk, 35% linen; 750 yd [685 m]/4 oz [114 g]): rye, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.

Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Neck and armhole bands—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Eyelet Lace patt on larger needles with yarn held double; 17 sts and 14½ rows = 4" in Cane st on larger needles with yarn held double.

Marian Tunic

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:13:17 GMT

MARIAN TUNIC
Michaela Moores

A split neck, sideways knitting, and a unique openwork pattern give bohemian appeal to this lacey tunic. Top is worked back and forth from stitches picked up from two central lace bands.

Finished Size 48 (51, 56, 59, 64, 67)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 48", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Lace (100% merino wool; 950 yd [869 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): chamomile, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Bands—size 2 (2.75 mm). Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; removable markers; smooth waste yarn in contrasting color (for blocking).
Gauge 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Openwork chart patt on larger needle; 20 sts of Diamond Lace patt = 2¼ " wide and 49 rows = 4" on smaller needles.

Patou Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:43:41 GMT

Designer Danielle Chalson
Sizes 39¼ (43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 39¼"
Yarn Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360 yd [329 m]/100 g):
• fawn, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s tunic-length sleeveless pullover with lace panel insertion. Worked in one piece to the arms.

Pebble and Reed Tunic

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 22:09:53 GMT

Pebble and Reed Tunic
Daniela Nii

Lightweight lace tunic with ¾ sleeves. This textured openwork tunic is both elegant and casual with a natural rustic appeal.

Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36", modeled with 3" of ease.
Yarn Rowan Purelife Revive (36% recycled silk, 36% recycled cotton, 28% recycled viscose; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #465 rock (MC), 7 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #462 basalt (CC), 2 balls. Yarn distibuted by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn); Edging—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in openwork patt on larger needle.

Aquitane Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:16:14 GMT

An intermediate women's seamless yoke pullover with dramatic lace pattern. A subtle texture pattern adorns the body and upper sleeves. Worked in the round for seamless knitting, the body features waist shaping. The yoke is worked without shaping until just below the neckband, where there's a drastic decrease in stitch count.

Designer Deborah Newton

Pattern Corrections to Yoke section: Set up pieces: Left sleeve: With RS facing, sl first 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts of rnd to holder, then sl last 7 (8, 14, 13, 19) sts to holder—38 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts rem. Mark this as left sleeve. Right sleeve: With RS facing, sl first 7 ( 8, 14, 13, 19) sts of rnd to holder, then sl last 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts to holder—38 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts rem. Mark this as right sleeve. Join pieces: With body on larger cir needle, sl 2 sts of body to right needle, place next 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts onto holder for right underarm, sl next 65 (65, 65, 77, 77) sts to right needle for back, place next 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts onto holder for left underarm, sl 38 (34, 34, 38, 38) left sleeve sts to cir needle, place next 8 (7, 13, 14, 20) sts of body onto holder for left underarm, sl next 61 (69, 69, 73, 73) sts to right needle for front, place next 8 (7, 13, 14, 20) sts of body onto holder for right underarm, sl 38 (34, 34, 38, 38) right sleeve sts to cir needle—202 (202, 202, 226, 226) sts total. Sl 2 sts of right sleeve to left needle and pm for beg of rnd. Next rnd: Work right cable over 4 sts (2 right sleeve sts and 2 back sts), pm, work 61 (61, 61, 73, 73) sts in lace patt, pm, work right cable over 4 sts (2 back sts and 2 left sleeve sts), pm, work lace patt over 133 (133, 133, 145, 145) sts to end. Work 29 (29, 39, 39, 39) more rnds in patt, ending with Rnd 10 (10, 20, 20, 20) of lace patt. Change to smaller cir needle. Dec rnd: Work in k1, p1 rib, and at the same time dec 64 (64, 64, 72, 72) sts evenly spaced—138 (138, 138, 154, 154) sts rem. Work even in rib for 3/4". BO all sts.

Finished Size 34¼ (37, 42¼, 45)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¼", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% baby camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5719 strawberry frappe, 8 (9, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in textured patt on larger needle; 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in lace patt on larger needle. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

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