The remarkable thing about the Hollows Tunic is the Holes pattern that I chose. It is knitted and it’s very easy to work. The Tunic is worked in one piece, using circular needle, starting from the bottom of the Front and finishing at the bottom of the Back.
The Tunic features a boat neckline, asymmetrical hemline, split sides and long sleeves. It is knitted in attractive Holes pattern with front shorter than back. The best thing - you don’t need to worry about any shaping. The Tunic needs just minimal seaming, when completed: sleeves and part of sides are seamed, leaving long side splits. Splits and asymmetrical hemline add visual interest to the bottom part. The neckline, hem, sides and cuffs are finished with seed stitch.
Simple and comfortable, this airy tunic will become your favourite in no time. It can be paired with casual pants, jeans or even used as a beach dress and will add elegance and style worn on the top on your basic mini, midi or maxi dress.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. MATERIALS REQUIRED:
4, (5, 5, 6) x 100g balls 1200, (1500, 1500, 1800) m or 1312, (1640, 1640, 1970) yds using Alize Cashmira 14 colour shade. NB If you substitute another yarn, please check gauge (tension) and yardage.
1 Circular needle 7.00mm x length 80cm (US -).
1 Tapestry needle.
SIZES: S, M, L, XL.
ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS:
To fit bust: S (87 - 97), M (97 - 107), L (107 - 117), XL (117 - 127) cm / (34 - 38), (38 - 42), (42 -46), (46 - 50) ins.
Tunic flat width (just below armhole) - 46, (51, 56, 61) cm / 18, (20, 22, 24) ins. Tunic back length (from top of the shoulders) - 102, (102, 104, 106) cm / 40, (40, 41, 42) ins.
Tunic front length (from top of the shoulders) - 87, (87, 87, 89, 91) cm / (34 1⁄4, 34 1⁄4, 35, 36) ins.
NB Knitted fabric is airy and stretchy.
GAUGE (Tension): 16sts and 22rows = 10 cm (4ins), measured over holes st, (garment being washed and blocked), using 7.0mm (US -) needle.
NB Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches for 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches for 10cm, take a smaller needle.