Kaari tunic Novita Wool Cotton
This knitted tunic is part of a capsule wardrobe designed by Sari Nordlund, comprising nine designs perfectly compatible with each other.
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
XS(S)M(L)XL(XXL)
Finished dimensions
body circumference 86(94)102(112)120(128) cm / 33¾(37)40¼(44)47¼(50½) in length 94(96)98(99)101(102) cm / 37(37¾)38½(39)39¾(40¼) in inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51(51) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20(20) in
Yarn demand
Novita Wool Cotton (399) Evergreen 700(750)800(850)900(950) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles Novita 4 mm (UK 8 / US 6) or size needed; a 3½ mm (UK 9½ / US 4) circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline; cable needle
Finished dimensions
body circumference 86(94)102(112)120(128) cm / 33¾(37)40¼(44)47¼(50½) in length 94(96)98(99)101(102) cm / 37(37¾)38½(39)39¾(40¼) in inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51(51) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20(20) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. On wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Cable pattern: work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Back
Cast on 110(118)128(140)150(160) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm. Then work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 12(13)13(13)14(13) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 12 cm 3 more times = 102(110)120(132)142(152) sts.
When the piece measures 76(77)78(78)79(79) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts, 1(1)2(3)2(3)x2 sts and 1(3)2(2)3(2)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 82(84)92(98)100(108) sts.
When the armhole measures 16(17)18(19)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 34(34)34(36)36(36) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 22(23)27(29)30(34) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Cast on 118(126)138(150)158(170) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm.
Begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: on a RS row k22(26)32(38)42(48), work the 74 st cable pattern, k22(26)32(38)42(48). Keep working stockinette st at both ends. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 12(13)13(13)14(13) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 12 cm 3 more times = 110(118)130(142)150(162) sts.
When the piece measures 76(77)78(78)79(79) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts, 1(1)2(3)2(3)x2 sts and 1(3)2(2)3(2)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 90(92)102(108)108(118) sts.
When the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12(13) cm, leave the middle 24(24)26(28)26(28) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 22(23)27(29)30(34) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Cast on 50(52)54(54)56(58) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm. Then work stockinette st with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 10(13)11(10)9(15) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)3(2,5)2,5(2) cm 10(11)12(15)16(17) more times = 72(76)80(86)90(94) sts.
When the piece measures 48(49)50(50)51(51) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts, 13(14)15(17)17(18)x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts at both ends. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle pick up and knit the sts you left on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 108(108)108(112)112(112) sts in total. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work k1 p1 ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves.
Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 86(94)102(112)120(128) cm / 33¾(37)40¼(44)47¼(50½) in length 94(96)98(99)101(102) cm / 37(37¾)38½(39)39¾(40¼) in inner sleeve length 48(49)50(50)51(51) cm / 19(19¼)19¾(19¾)20(20) in
Stitch patterns
- Ribbing: *k2, p2*, repeat *-* to end of row. On wrong side rows, knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts.
- Stockinette stitch: knit the right side rows and purl the wrong side rows.
- Cable pattern: work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*
Back
Cast on 110(118)128(140)150(160) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm. Then work stockinette st.
When the piece measures 12(13)13(13)14(13) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 12 cm 3 more times = 102(110)120(132)142(152) sts.
When the piece measures 76(77)78(78)79(79) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts, 1(1)2(3)2(3)x2 sts and 1(3)2(2)3(2)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 82(84)92(98)100(108) sts.
When the armhole measures 16(17)18(19)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 34(34)34(36)36(36) sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. After 2 rows bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 22(23)27(29)30(34) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Cast on 118(126)138(150)158(170) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm.
Begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: on a RS row k22(26)32(38)42(48), work the 74 st cable pattern, k22(26)32(38)42(48). Keep working stockinette st at both ends. Work rows 2-16 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-16.
When the piece measures 12(13)13(13)14(13) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 12 cm 3 more times = 110(118)130(142)150(162) sts.
When the piece measures 76(77)78(78)79(79) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1(1)1(1)2(2)x3 sts, 1(1)2(3)2(3)x2 sts and 1(3)2(2)3(2)x1 st at both ends for the armholes = 90(92)102(108)108(118) sts.
When the armhole measures 8(9)10(11)12(13) cm, leave the middle 24(24)26(28)26(28) sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x3 sts, 2x2 sts and 1x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 18(19)20(21)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 22(23)27(29)30(34) shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Cast on 50(52)54(54)56(58) sts and work k2 p2 ribbing for 4 cm. Then work stockinette st with all sts.
Note: When the piece measures 10(13)11(10)9(15) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3,5(3)3(2,5)2,5(2) cm 10(11)12(15)16(17) more times = 72(76)80(86)90(94) sts.
When the piece measures 48(49)50(50)51(51) cm, on every other row bind off 1x4(5)5(6)8(8) sts, 1x3 sts, 2x2 sts, 13(14)15(17)17(18)x1 st, 1x2 sts and 1x3 sts at both ends. Bind off remaining sts.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Using the circular needle pick up and knit the sts you left on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline edge for 108(108)108(112)112(112) sts in total. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work k1 p1 ribbing in the round for 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves.
Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
