Short Description: This easy, slouchy tunic is wonderfully cozy to wear. The diagonal free-hanging pockets are knitted seamlessly as you go, so when you are finished knitting, you only need to close the underarm gap and add, if you like, a neckline ribbing. Version A has an unfinished, open, V-neckline and long sleeves.Version B has a higher, rounded neckline finished with ribbing, and 3/4-length sleeves.
Gauge: 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm square in St st on largest needles.
NOTE: Err a bit on the tight side as the weight of this garment will cause some stretching.
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
Finished Measurements:
- Finished Bust: 34.25 (37.5, 41, 45.75, 49.5, 53.5)" / 87 (95, 104, 116, 126, 136) cm
- Finished Length: 32.5 (33.25, 34.25, 35, 35.75, 36.25)" / 83 (84, 87, 89, 91, 92) cm
Materials Used: Yarn:
- Version A: 1600 (1800, 2000, 2250, 2500, 2750) yds / 1465 (1645, 1830, 2060, 2285, 2515) m sport/DK weight yarn.
- Version B: 1100 (1300, 1500, 1750, 2000, 2250) yds / 1005 (1190, 1370, 1600, 1830, 2060) m sport/DK weight yarn.
- Version A: The Fibre Company Cumbria: 60% merino wool, 30% brown masham wool. 10% mohair; 238 yds / 218 m per 3.5 oz / 100g skein 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins in Derwentwater Elemental Affects Cormo Sport 100% wool. 400 yds / 366 m per 4 oz / 113 g skein 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins in Doppio #11
- Version B: Sally Fox Fox Fibre Vreseis 10/2/5 Colorganic Yarn: 100% organic naturally colored cotton. 1 lb / 458 g per 840 yd / 770 m cone 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) cones in Brown
Needle Size:
- US 6 / 4 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle 40" / 100 cm (see page 19 for information on length) for working Back and Shoulders, plus 24–36" / 60–90 cm for working Body in the round
- US 5 / 3.75 mm circular needle 16" / 40 cm (or longer for working Magic Loop) for Version B neckline rib, 24–36" / 60–90 cm for Versions A&B body rib (optional)
- US 3 / 3.25 mm needle for working bind-off
- US 0–3 / 2–3.25 mm double-pointed needle or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
Pattern Includes: Written instructions, photos, video tutorial, charts
Skill Level: Easy
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