Knitted Elegant A-Line Tunic Top
The Knitted Elegant A-Line Tunic Top is a versatile and sophisticated addition to any wardrobe. With its flattering A-line silhouette and intricate knitted design, this top effortlessly combines style and comfort. Perfect for both casual outings and special occasions, this tunic top can be dressed up with statement jewelry and heels or dressed down with a pair of jeans and flats. The soft fabric drapes beautifully, making it a go-to piece for all seasons. Embrace your unique style with the Knitted Elegant A-Line Tunic Top, and experience the perfect blend of elegance and coziness.
Knitting instructions:
Sizes: 34/36 (38/40) 42/44
You will need:
- 400 (450) 500 g of coral Luxury Silk yarn (100% silk, 100 m/50 g).
- Straight and circular knitting needles size 4.
Lace pattern with cables: initially, the number of stitches is a multiple of 13 + 1 + 2 edge stitches.
Knit according to the chart, which shows only right side rows. Purl all stitches and yarn overs on wrong side rows. Start with 1 edge stitch, repeat the pattern, finish with the stitch after the pattern and 1 edge stitch.
Knit rows 1 and 2 once, and rows 3 to 8 eight times (= 50 rows), then rows 51 to 56 once and rows 57 to 62 six times (= 42 rows), after that rows 93 and 94 once. Now the number of stitches is a multiple of 9 + 1 + 2 edge
stitches.
Garter stitch: knit all rows.
Cross pattern: the number of stitches is a multiple of 9 + 1 + 2 edge stitches. Also knit according to a chart, which shows only right side rows. Purl all stitches on wrong side rows or as indicated. Start with 1 edge stitch, repeat the pattern, finish with the stitch after the pattern and 1 edge stitch. Repeat from row 1 to row 4.
Gauge:
Lace pattern with cables: 21 stitches and 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm; cross pattern: 21 stitches and 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Knitting the tunic:
Back: Cast on 120 (133) 146 stitches and knit 1 wrong side row knitwise. This row is not counted in the subsequent row count. Then knit in the lace pattern with cables, performing decreases in rows 51 and 93 (= 2 stitches in each pattern repeat), as indicated = 84 (93) 102 stitches. After 35 cm = 94 rows from the cast-on edge, start knitting in the cross pattern. After 20.5 cm = 58 rows (18.5 cm = 52 rows) 16.5 cm = 46 rows from changing the pattern, bind off 3 stitches at each side for the armholes, and in every 2nd row, bind off 2 x 2 and 3 x 1 stitches = 64 (73) 82 stitches.
After 34 cm = 96 rows from changing the pattern, bind off the middle 36 (39) 40 stitches for the neckline and finish both sides separately. For the rounding, bind off 3 stitches on the inner edge in the next 2nd row. After 35.5 cm = 100 rows from changing the pattern, bind off the remaining 11 (14) 18 shoulder stitches on each side.
Front: Knit the same way, but for a deeper neckline bind off the middle 22 (25) 26 stitches after 27 cm = 76 rows from changing the pattern, and on the inner edge, bind off 1 x 3, 2 x 2, and 3 x 1 stitches.
Sleeves: Cast on 53 (62) 71 stitches and knit 1 wrong side row knitwise. Then knit in the cross pattern, starting with 1 edge stitch and stitches from arrow A, knit 4 (5) 6 repeats, finishing with stitches to arrow B and 1 edge stitch. Additionally, knit rows 3 and 4 once, then repeat from row 1 to 4.
After 3.5 cm = 10 rows from the cast-on edge, bind off 3 stitches at each side for the sleeve cap shaping, then * in the next 2nd row, bind off 1 x 1 stitch and in the following 4th row, bind off 1 x 1 stitch, repeat from * 6 more times, after that in every 2nd row, bind off 3 x 1 and 1 x 2 stitches (4 x 2 stitches) 1 x 2 and 3 x 3 stitches. After 22 cm = 62 rows from the cast-on edge, bind off the remaining 9 (12) 15 stitches.
Assembly: Sew the shoulder seams. For the neckline, pick up 78 (84) 86 stitches on circular needles, knit 1 round purlwise and bind off all stitches knitwise. Set in sleeves, sew side seams and sleeve seams.
