Dawn Tunic by Libby Summers

Dawn Tunic

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Knitting
June 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Diamond Stitch pattern (Chart 4)
7.0 mm
600 - 900 yards (549 - 823 m)
10 (12, 14, 16)
English
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A loose fitting tunic with generous width in a highly textured pattern.

The pattern uses 4 different charts, all provided as separate PDFs so they can be printed in large view.

The garment is knitted from bottom up in two pieces - Front and Back, with stitches cast on at underarm to create the dolman sleeves.

A very quick knit, and fun for trying out stitch patterns.

Materials
6 (7, 8, 9) x 100g skeins of Artesano British wool (photographed in Mushroom 04)
Pair 7mm/US10½ needles
A spare 7mm/US10½ needle
Three stitch holders, or equivalent.

Tension
14 sts and 20 rows to 10cm/4in square measured over Diamond Stitch pattern.

Finished measurements
Measurements are taken at widest point (where sleeve cuffs are cast on).
Width: 51.5 (54.5, 57, 60) cm 20 (21½, 22½, 23½)in
Length: 70 (72, 74, 76)cm 27½ (28¼, 29, 30)in

To fit
Size: 10 (12, 14, 16)
Chest: Chest 86 (92, 97, 103)cm 34 (36, 38, 40)in
Designed to fit with 16cm/6¼in positive ease.

Techniques Used
Crossing (twisting) stitches
Knit and Purl
Three needle cast/bind off
short row shaping (fully explained)

If substituting with a different Chunky yarn, check the ballband to see if the tension corresponds and knit a tension square before beginning to double check. Also, check the yardage on the ballband to ensure you buy the correct amount of yarn.