Jacaranda Tunic
Originally published in Interweave Knits Spring 2014, Jacaranda Tunic can be purchased as a digital download from the Interweave Store.
Jacaranda tunic is a poncho-style pullover with floral embroidery and geometric lace. Modeled with 3" negative ease.
Finished Size 27 1/2 (31 1/2, 35 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 1/2, 47 1/2)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 31 1/2", modeled with 3" of negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Seedling (100% organic cotton; 110 yd [101 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #4556 old lavender (MC), 8 (8, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins; #4558 salvia red (A), #4532 vivid fuchsia (B), and #4593 steel blue (C), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows= 4" in St st.
Jacaranda tunic is a poncho-style pullover with floral embroidery and geometric lace. Modeled with 3" negative ease.
Finished Size 27 1/2 (31 1/2, 35 1/2, 39 1/2, 43 1/2, 47 1/2)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 31 1/2", modeled with 3" of negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Seedling (100% organic cotton; 110 yd [101 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #4556 old lavender (MC), 8 (8, 10, 10, 11, 11) skeins; #4558 salvia red (A), #4532 vivid fuchsia (B), and #4593 steel blue (C), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows= 4" in St st.