Mirth Tunic by Emma Welford

Mirth Tunic

Knitting
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
16.5 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in St st; 41-st cable and lace panel = 8 ¼ " wide.
US 6 - 4.0 mm
690 - 1380 yards (631 - 1262 m)
Finished Size 29 ¼ (33 ¼ , 37 ½ , 41 ½ , 45 ¾ , 49 ¾ )" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 33 ¼ "; modeled with 1 ¼ " of positive ease.
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Mirth Tunic - Emma Welford
Intermediate
• Bottom up
• Worked in the round
• Waist shaping
• Front lace panel
Yarn Weight 3
Finished Size 29 ¼ (33 ¼ , 37 ½ , 41 ½ , 45 ¾ , 49 ¾ )“ bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 33 ¼ “; modeled with 1 ¼ “ of positive ease.
Yarn Mountain Meadow Wool Salem (98% merino, 2% silk; 230 yd 210 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): pansy, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16” and 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 ½ sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st; 41-st cable and lace panel = 8 ¼ “ wide.

Designer’s Note Salem is more comparable to a worsted weight than DK, despite its classification as such. Knitting it at a gauge of 16.5 sts over 4” produces an average stockinette fabric; it is not overly firm nor overly loose. When substituting yarns, look to a worsted or light worsted weight rather than a DK.