Patterns : Tunic, Sweater

Big Tile Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:35:51 GMT

BIG TILE PULLOVER
Margaux Hufnagel

A bold mosaic-inspired design decorates the front of this sweater. The colors are classic, but the short sleeves, chunky yarn, and thick cowl neck are utterly modern. Piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 33¼ (36, 38¾, 40, 44, 46¾, 49¼, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Chunky (100% wool; 155 yd [142 m]/7 oz [200 g]): #N91C Aran (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; #110 blueberry (CC1) and #145 salmon (CC2), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 (6 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 12 sts and 18 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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.

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