Patterns : Tunic, #4 - Medium, Intermediate

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.

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.

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.

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