Patterns : Tunic, #3 - Light

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.

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.

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