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Luena Smock
Top Tunic
designed by
Susan Robicheau
Technique used: Knit
MATERIALS
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Naturally Caron.com Country
(75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Merino Wool;
3oz/85g, 185yds/170m):
#0019 Vicuna: 5 (7, 9, 11) balls
schematic
Printer Friendly instructions
One pair size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) needles or size to
obtain gauge
Circular size U.S. 7 (4.5mm) needle, 24"/61cm
long
Stitch holders
Yarn needle
SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 41 ½ (45, 52, 55)"/105.5 (114.5, 132, 139.5)cm
Length 25 ¾ (31, 31, 34 ½)"/65.5 (78.5, 78.5, 87.5)cm
GAUGE
In Patt #1 using size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) needles, 21 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10cm
In Yoke Patt #2 using size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) needles, 20 sts and 24 rows = 4 "/ 10cm
ABBREVIATIONS
RT: Knit 2nd st, then knit 1st st, slip both sts off needle tog.
LT: Knit the 2nd st through back loop, then knit 1st st, slip both sts off needle tog.
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STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st):
Knit on RS, purl on WS.
BACK
Using larger needles, CO 106 (114, 130, 138) sts.
Set-up row (WS): K1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Patt # 1
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, p1, *k4, p4; repeat from *, ending last repeat p3, k1.
Row 4: K3, *p4, k4; repeat from *, ending last repeat k2, k1.
Row 5: K1, p3, *k4, p4; repeat from *, ending last repeat p1, k1.
Row 6: K1, *p4, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 7: Knit.
Row 8: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 9: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 10: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 11: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 12: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 13: K1, *p4, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 14: K2, *p4, k4; repeat from *.
Row 15: K1, p2, *k4, p4; repeat from *, ending last repeat p2, k1.
Row 16: K4, *p4, k4; repeat from *, ending last repeat p1, k1.
Row 17: K1, *k4, p4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 18: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 19: K1, *p4, k4; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 20: K1, *p4, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 21: K1, *p4, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 22: K1, *p4, k4, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-22, 4 (5, 5, 6) more times.
Next row (RS): K1, p to last st, k1.
Yoke: Patt # 2
Row 1 (WS): K1, p1, *k2, p2; repeat from *, ending k2, p1, k1.
Row 2 (RS): K1, *k1, p1, RT, LT, p1, k1; repeat from *, ending k1.
Row 3: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1; repeat from *, ending k1.
Row 4: K1, *k1, RT, p2, LT, k1; repeat from *, ending k1.
Row 5: K1, p2, *k4, p4; repeat from *, ending k4, p2, k1.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: K1, p1, *k2, p2; repeat from *, ending k2, p1, k1.
Row 8: K1, *LT, p1, k2, p1, RT; repeat from *, ending, k1.
Row 9: K1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1; repeat from *, ending k1.
Row 10: K1, *p1, LT, k2, RT, p1; repeat from *, ending k1.
Row 11: K3, *p4, k4; repeat from *, ending p4, k3.
Row 12: Knit.
Repeat Row 1-12, 3 (4, 4, 4) more times.
Shape shoulders and neck
BO 32 (32, 40, 40) sts for shoulder, place next 42 (50, 50, 58) sts on holder for Back neck, BO remaining 32 (32, 40, 40)
sts for shoulder.
POCKET LININGS (Make 2)
Using larger needles, CO 24 sts.
Work in St st for 36 rows, ending with a WS row. Place sts on a holder.
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FRONT
Same as Back until 44 rows from beginning have been completed.
Patt #1: Row 1 (RS): K19 (22, 27, 30), BO 24 sts, k20 (22, 28, 30), BO 24 sts, k19 (22. 27, 30).
Row 2: Work in patt to BO sts, pick up 24 pocket lining sts from 1st holder (making sure k (RS) ) is facing WS of work),
then continue in patt to next BO sts, pick up 24 pocket sts from 2nd holder, work in patt to end of row—106 (114, 130,
138) sts.
Continue working same as Back until 24 (36, 36, 36 ) Yoke Patt #2 rows have been completed.
Shape neck
Next row: K1, work 39 (39, 47, 47) sts in patt, k1, place next 24 (32, 32, 40) sts on a holder, turn.
Next row: K 1, k2tog tbl, work 37 (37, 45, 45) sts in patt, k1.
Next row: K1, work 38 (38, 46, 46) sts in patt.
Next row: K1, k2tog tbl, work 36 (36, 44, 44) sts in patt.
Continue to dec every RS row until 34 (34, 42, 42) sts remain.
Continue even in patt until 48 (60, 60, 60) Yoke Patt #2 rows have been completed.
BO.
Attach yarn to remaining 41 (41, 49, 49) sts for 2nd shoulder.
Next Row: K1, work 39 (39, 47, 47) sts in patt, k1.
Next Row: K1, work 37 (37, 45, 45) sts in patt, k2tog, k1.
Next Row: K1, work 38 (38, 46, 46) sts in patt, k1.
Next Row: K1, work 36 (36, 44, 44) sts in patt, k2tog, k1.
Continue to dec every RS row until 34 (34, 42, 42) sts remain.
Continue to work even in patt until 48 (60, 60, 60 ) Yoke Patt #2 rows have been completed.
BO.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing, using circular needle, pick up and k94 (110, 110, 124) sts around neckline. Join and work around in k1, p1
rib for 4 rnds. BO in rib.
Armhole band
With RS facing, using circular needle, pick up and k64 (80, 80, 80) sts around armhole opening. Do not join. Work in k1, p1
rib for 4 rows. BO in rib.
Sew side seams. Sew pocket linings in place. Secure ends. Block, if necessary. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
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