Finding Serendipity by Melissa Ilgen

Finding Serendipity

Knitting
February 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
540 - 760 yards (494 - 695 m)
Small/ Medium and Large/ Extra Large
English

This tunic is inspired with permission from Yaya Loves to Knit’s Freeze Warning Cowl. It’s a labor of love that has been test knit and edited accordingly. I’m excited to premiere my first design through Ravelry and hope you enjoy it!

There are two different versions and sizes of Finding Serendipity:
(Due to the drape in alpaca there is a lot of variation in the sizes. Check your gauge and know that alpaca has a tendency to grow a bit once completed (be sure to measure your side from where you want it to hit to an inch below your underarm))

-Size Small/Medium: Measures 35”-44” in bust, waist, and hips.
-Size Large/ Extra Large: Measures 40”-54” in bust, waist, and hips.

Version 1) Made in a single color.
-S/M would need 5 skeins of Baby Alpaca Chunky
-L/XL would need 7 skeins of Baby Alpaca Chunky

Version 2) Made in three colors.
-S/M would need 1 skein for the bottom color (A)
4 skeins for the middle color (B)
1 skein for the top color (C)
-L/XL would need 1 skein for the bottom color (A)
5 skeins for the middle color (B)
1 skein for the top color (C)
o 108 (108) yds Color A (bottom)
o 385 (540) yds Color B (middle)
o 108 (108) yds Color C (top)

Needles & Notions:
-­‐ US 10/ 16” and US 10/ 24-32” circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) for sleeves
-­‐ US 10.5/ 16” and US 10.5/ 32” circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) for tunic
-­‐ 2 extra cords with end caps OR stitch holders (for active sleeve stitches Sleeves)
-­‐ 4 pieces of waste yarn OR small stitch holders (for inactive underarm stitches Tunic and Sleeves)
-­‐ 4 stitch markers, one of a different color
This tunic is worked from the bottom up, and has 3 different necklines noted in the pattern. I’m incredibly excited and honored to have people so supportive and excited to try my pattern and I hope you’ll email me at melissa@serendipityfibers.com if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions.

I’ve got kits all ready for you to order on the linked website.