Fall Tunic by Martin Storey

Fall Tunic

Knitting
July 1997
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in patterned stocking stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
2142 yards (1959 m)
One size only (actual measurement 49" around chest)
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This pattern is available in print for $7.00.

** Pattern PDF will be available for sale by the end of the day, Wednesday September 16, 2026**

Updated notes for Magazine 80:
You will also need a circular needle size US 7(4.5 mm) no longer thank 16” (40 cm) for finishing.

Finished measurements:
Chest circumference: 45.75( 49.5, 53.75, 57.25, 61.5, 65.25, 69.5, 73, 77.25)“ 116.5( 125.5, 136.5, 145.5, 156.5, 165.5, 176.5, 185.5, 196.5) cm
Finished length: 29.25( 29.75, 30.5, 31.5, 32, 32.75, 33.5, 34.25, 34.5)” 74( 75.5, 78, 80, 81.5, 83.5, 85, 87, 87.5) cm
Sleeve length: 18.75( 19, 19, 19.5, 20, 20, 20, 20, 20)“ 47.5( 48.5, 48., 49.5, 50.5, 50.5, 50.5, 50.5, 50.5) cm

Updated Yarn used:
Rowan Kid Classic
A. 828 Feather - 7( 8, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 13, 13)balls
B. 911 Raisin - 1(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) balls
C. 894 Mulberry - 1 ball for all sizes
D. 912 Bronze - 1 ball for all sizes
E. 876 Drought - 1 ball for all sizes
F. 866 Bittersweet - 1 ball for all sizes
G. 919 Lawn - 1 ball for all sizes

Original Notes:
Only one size - finished measurement = 49” (125 cm) was available in original publication.
Original needles were sizes US 7(4.5 mm) and US 9(5.5 mm)

Loose fitting tunic sweater with an intarsia design of different large leaves arranged in horizontal rows. Moss stitch edgings and side vents.

Pattern also available for a sweater with ribbed edging.

Requires 8 balls (1224 yards) of main colour and 1 ball (153 yards) each of 6 contrast colours.