Cold season means higher necklines; after all, having a warm neck is important. The Weave Tunic can be your perfect companion when out and about. You can layer it, wear on its own, pair with long skirt, jeans or leggings- so many possibilities! Wear it with heels, ankle boots or dress it down with a nice pair of brogues. Simple street style design featuring Weave and Garter Stripes pattern, a turtleneck, dropped shoulders and long, ‘70s style bell-shaped sleeves. So, get ready to make this stylish piece that can be enjoyed year- round.
Do you love knits with minimal seaming? You don’t like scary shaping, do you? The Weave Tunic is exactly what you need. This knitting pattern is almost seamless. Just shoulders are joined together. If you know how to purl and knit, you will love making this soft, chunky Weave Tunic.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate. MATERIALS REQUIRED:
• 17 x 50g balls (1275m or 1394.4yds) using Drops Nepal Colour: 0206. NB If you substitute another yarn, please check tension and yardage.
• 1 Circular needle 4.5mm x 80cm (US 7).
• 1 circular needle 4.5mm x 50cm (US 7).
• 1 Stitch marker.
• 1 Tapestry needle.
NB Needle size is only a guide- if you get too many stitches on 10cm, take a larger needle size. If you get too few stitches on 10cm, take a smaller needle size.
Actual measurements:
One size: S(oversized) M.
Length (from top of the shoulders) - 73cm (28.7ins).
Flat width (just below armhole) - 52cm (20.5ins).
Sleeve length (from top of the shoulders) - 59cm (23.2ins). Sleeves flat width - 19cm (7.5ins).
Cuff flat width – 28cm (11ins).
GAUGE (Tension): 16sts and 26rows = 10 cm (4ins), measured over Weave pattern, (garment being blocked), using 4.50mm (US 7) needle or size required to give correct tension. It’s very important to check your gauge (tension) before starting as working to the wrong tension will mean your garment won’t be size shown.