Killarney Tunic by Sarah Solomon – Into the Wool

Killarney Tunic

Knitting
November 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in St st on larger needles
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1250 - 2000 yards (1143 - 1829 m)
38½ (40½, 45, 50, 52, 54½, 56½, 58½)" bust circumference; tunic shown measures 45"; modeled with 11" of positive ease
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

The Killarney Tunic has everything women love in a winter sweater. It can be easily dressed up or worn with leggings and boots. The choice of yarn is what defines this garment—choose an elegant, wearable fiber and the sweater will call to you from your cedar chest the moment a chill enters the air.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Finished Size 38½ (40½, 45, 50, 52, 54½, 56½, 58½)“ bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 45”; modeled with 11” of positive ease.


Yarn Karabella Yarns Superyak (50% yak, 50% extra fine merino; 125 yd 114 m/
1¾ oz 50 g): #10151 gray, 10 (10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16) skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16” circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): two 16” cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.


Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.


Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles.

Find more gorgeous patterns in the Interweave Knits Winter 2017 issue!