Top Up Bottom Down
Discover the beauty of this stunning tunic, featuring diagonal lines of feathery vines that make it both elegant and flattering to wear. The design includes practical pockets, adding functionality to your fashionable piece! But the real delight comes from the process of creating it—the intricate knitting technique involves dramatic cable decreases and a unique construction that allows you to knit from the top downward and the bottom upward, offering the best of both worlds in your knitting journey. You're going to love the charted colorwork, specifically designed to eliminate any unsightly jogs. I’m excited to share my special candy-cane stripe method with you, which is both innovative and effective in achieving flawless stripes!
Skills developed while crafting this tunic include: provisional cast-on, stranded knitting, chart reading, cable decreases, short rows, and the clever technique of afterthought pockets. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or looking to expand your skills, this project has something to offer everyone!
The gauge for this beautiful tunic is 18 stitches and 24 rows, equaling 4 inches in stockinette stitch (single color) using larger needles, ensuring that you have the perfect fabric to showcase your work.
This pattern recommends using Sunday Knits’ luxurious worsted weight yarns, with kits available directly from sundayknits. Alternatively, feel free to substitute any light worsted weight yarn that meets the gauge requirements. Here's a breakdown of the yarn needed: Top color requires 460 (500, 550, 590, 650) (750, 840, 950, 1070) yards, while the bottom color requires 430 (470, 510, 550, 600) (690, 760, 860, 960) yards. This includes allowance for the stylish pockets.
Get ready to embark on this enjoyable knitting adventure and create a tunic that is not only beautiful but also functional. Start your project today and experience the joy of knitting your very own masterpiece!
