A Dropped-Stitch Tunic // Design by Fiona Ellis
Combining soft Stockinette stitch with a fun dropped-stitch technique, this feminine, slightly-fitted tunic is wonderfully elegant, while deliciously casual. Knitters of every style will delight in the unique open-work leaf pattern at the yoke and cuffs and a gentle boat neckline.
- yarn: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins SweetGeorgia Merino DK in Acai (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% easy-care merino)
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needles: Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needles
Size 6 US / 4 mm circular needles, 24" / 60 cm long for neckband
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge -
gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St stitch, after blocking
For accurate sizing, always take time to check finished gauge -
finished measurements:
Bust: 32 ¾ (35, 37 ¾, 40 ¾, 43 ½, 46 ½, 50, 52 ½)“ / 83 (89, 96, 103.5, 110.5, 118, 127, 133.5) cm
Length to shoulder: 23 (23, 24, 24 ½, 25, 25 ½, 26, 27)” / 58.5 (58.5, 61, 62, 63.5, 65, 66, 68.5) cm
Intended to be worn with 1 - 2” / 2.5 - 5 cm positive ease.
Pattern includes a 5-page PDF (both written directions and charts).
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