Hopewell Tunic by Alisa Hartzel

Hopewell Tunic

Knitting
April 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette on larger needles after blocking
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
525 - 975 yards (480 - 892 m)
34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) in/ 86 (96, 106, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm
English
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Hopewell Tunic features a flaring hemline and flutter sleeves. This slightly oversized tunic has a top down raglan construction and is knit in the round. This tunic will become a wardrobe staple as it is super comfortable and easy to style over leggings or fitted jeans. The yoke is completed with simple short row shaping and there is an optional dropped hem. The flutter sleeves are completed with simple short row shaping and finished with a contrasting color. Hopewell is super cozy with a comfort fit and easy to layer over a slip or a long sleeve tee. The design is easy to customize and add your own creative touches such as a ruffle, or an embroidered or lace border.

Materials & Info

Yarn
Loopy Mango Dream (Single Ply Merino) 109 yds/ 50 grams or any worsted weight; shown in Sage, Cafe con Leche, Sunshine, Iceberg and Polar Bear

Yardage
Total: 525 (550, 600, 650) (815, 850, 900, 975) yds/
480 (505, 549, 594) (745, 777, 822, 891) m

Gauge
12 stitches & 14 rows over 4 in/ 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles after blocking

Needles
US 13/ 9.00 mm circular for the body;
US 11/ 8.00 mm circular for set up and ribbing;
US 11/ 8.00 mm preferred needles for small circumference knitting for sleeves
Use needle size that obtains gauge

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, needle holder, scissors, lockable stitch markers to mark increases on the body

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8)
Sample shown in size 2 with 0 in/ 0 cm of ease. Sweater is intended to be worn with 0- 2 in/ 0- 5 cm of positive ease. Measure at the fullest part of the intended bust and add 0 to 2 in/ 0- 5 cm. Choose size closest to that number

See Schematic in pattern for more complete details

Finished Bust
34 (38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) in/ 86 (96, 106, 117)
(127, 137, 147, 157) cm

SKILLS to LEARN and indulge in with the Hopewell Tunic:

  1. German Short Rows
  2. Increasing stitches for a tunic/ dress
  3. Striping and creating unique color combos
  4. Raglan yoke shaping
  5. Making flutter sleeves and flaring hemlines

Special Thanks to the wonderful test knitters of Hopewell Tunic!