Sea Thistle

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 Yarns Superwash DK in Acai (256 yd / 234 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 100% superwash merino)
• 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: Chest: 32 ¬æ (35, 37 _ 40 _ 43 _, 46 _ , 50, 52 _)" / 83 (89, 96, 103.5, 110.5, 118, 127, 133.5) 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)