Patterns : Tunic, Tank

Sundry Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:08:42 GMT

SUNDRY TANK

Jennifer Wood

Short-rows shape the hem and eyelets decorate the body of this easygoing tank. Linen gives swingy drape. Tank is knit sideways in one piece with a crochet border.

Finished Size 30¾ (34½, 39, 43, 46¾)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 30¾".

Yarn Shibui Knits Linen (100% linen; 246 yd [225 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2032 field (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Shibui Knits Staccato (70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 191 yd [175 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2012 fjord (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable marker (optional); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; elastic beading cord; sewing needle and thread; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.

Gauge 17 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st with 2 strands of MC held tog, after blocking.

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.

Wavelength Tank

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:25:43 GMT

Women’s tunic pullover knit in one piece to the armholes in a traveling stitch zig zag pattern.

Designer Hilary Smith Callis
Sizes 33½ (36¼, 40¾, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g):
• #303 sprout, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in patt
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Cable and Pleat Tunic

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:24:07 GMT

Cable and Pleat Tunic

TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

Neat cables cinch the waist of this pretty tunic. A linen blend yarn and front pleat give breezy movement to a long, lean silhouette.

FINISHED SIZE 34 3/4 (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 34 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Mirasol Lachiwa (60% pima cotton, 40% linen; 123 yd [112 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #1404 pale vert (light green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

NEEDLES Body—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Trim—size 4 (3.5.mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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.

Daisy-Stitch Tunic

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:29:16 GMT

A tank is worked in two pieces and seamed. A cluster stitch pattern adorns side slits and the Mandarin-style neck placket and collar. This tunic features waist shaping.

Designer Jean Suzuki
Finished Size 33 (36, 38½ , 41½ , 44, 48)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Karabella Zodiac (100% cotton; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #418 light blue, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Collar and edgings—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle; one clasp.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Hopscotch Jumper

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:17:35 GMT

A girl's knitted dress is worked in two pieces from side to side. Short-rows shape the full skirt, while a denser gauge, pleats, and fewer rows make for a fitted bodice. Stitches at the side seams, cast on provisionally, are joined with three-needle bind-off.

Designer Liz Nields
Finished Size 9¼ (9¾, 10¾, 10¾, 11¼, 11¾)" wide across upper back, to fit chest sizes 21 (23, 26, 26, 28, 30)". Jumper shown measures 11¼", modeled on a three-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3528 light bright yellow, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" in lace patt on largest needles, after blocking; 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles.

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.