With its stylish faux pockets, textural details, tab sleeves, and summer tweed, the Blixen Tunic is ready for either a real or an urban safari. The top is worked in the round from the bottom up; the sleeves and pockets are made separately and sewn.

Difficulty Intermediate

Finished Size 32.75 (36.5, 40.25, 44, 47.75)“ bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36.5”; modeled with 3” of positive ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Telluride: #2955 dark ocher, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 32” circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers; stitch holders; spare size 6 (4 mm) needle for three-needle BO; tapestry needle; six .75” buttons.

Gauge 21.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4” in St st.