Njal Tunic by Elsebeth Lavold

Njal Tunic

Knitting
August 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
1312 - 1640 yards (1200 - 1500 m)
S (ML) XL
English

Versatile design that Elsebeth made into both a tunic and a cardigan features a pattern that looks intricate but is intuitive and easy to learn. Either sweater may be shortened or lengthened in about 4¼ in / 11 cm increments, by omitting one or more half repeats. The edging also can be made wider or narrower.

Skill Level: Intermediate / Fairly easy

Measurements:

  • Chest: 35½ (47¼) 59 in / 90 (120) 150 cm
  • Length: 34 in / 86 cm (can be shortened or lengthened)

Materials:

  • 16 (18) 20 balls Calm Wool (40% wool, 30% alpaca, 30% camel; 75m / 82yds; 50g / 1.76oz)
  • US size 10½ / 6.5 mm circular needle, 32 in / 80 cm long
  • Cable needle