Hearts & Kisses Tunic by Amanda Jones

Hearts & Kisses Tunic

Knitting
February 2014
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in main body pattern using larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
1520 - 2280 yards (1390 - 2085 m)
81 (86, 91, 96, 101) cm / 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)"

This loosely fitting, long tunic is designed by Amanda Jones. The pretty textured design features both lace and cables. Hearts and Kisses would be the ideal gift for a loved one.

To Fit Bust:

81 (86, 91, 96, 101) cm / 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)“

Garment Measurements:

Bust: 87 (96, 105, 113, 121) cm / 34 (37.75, 41.25, 44.5, 47.5)”

Length: 75 (75, 75, 77, 77) cm / 29.5 (29.5, 29.5, 30.25, 30.25)”

Sleeve Length: 44 (46, 47, 47, 48) cm / 17.25 (18, 18.5, 18.5, 19)”

Yarn:

Blacker Classic (4-ply; British wool with Blue-faced Leicester; 175 m / 190 yds per 50g)
Purple; 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls

Gauge:

22 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm / 4” worked over stitching stitch with the larger needles

Needles:

4 mm (US 6) - straight knitting needles;
3.25 mm (US 3) - 80 cm / 32” circular knitting needle

Notions:

spare needle (for cast off), cable needle, darning needle

Notes:

The garment is knitted flat and then seamed. The tunic has a scoop neckline and set-in sleeves. There is a heart motif at the top centre of the back and a panel of hearts and cables at the front of the design.

Level of difficulty:

beginner to intermediate