Deep Texture Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:03 GMT

Woman's top-down raglan is worked in the round in an allover waffle rib. The tunic length fits comfortably with hip and waist shaping, while the clingy texture creates a snug fit. Wear this sweater with some negative ease.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 29¾ (32¾,35, 39¼, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Calm Wool (40% wool, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/50 g): #2 slate, 13 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" or 29" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or 29" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in textured rib patt 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

Patterns : Tunic, Raglan, Intermediate

Deep Texture Tunic

Cabled Kanga Tunic