Marjaliisa colourwork tunic Novita Nalle and Nalle Taika
This classic Nordic tunic has a traditional €œlice€ pattern in contrasting colours. What makes it intriguing is the use of the slide-coloured Novita Nalle Taika yarn, that bring luster and life to the knitted fabric.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
98(110)122(134)146 cm / UK 2-3(4-5)6-7(8-9)10-11 / US 2T(5)6X-7(9 to 10)11
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length 51(55)58(60)63 cm / 20(21¾)22¾(23½)24¾ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Yarn demand
Novita Nalle Off White 150(200)200(250)250 g and Novita Nalle Taika Berry Spot 100(100)150(150)150 g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 3-3½ mm (UK 9½-11 / US 2½-4) and Novita 3½-4 mm (UK 8-9½ / US 4-6) or sizes needed; Circular needle (40 cm / 16 in): Novita 3-3½ mm for the neckline
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length 51(55)58(60)63 cm / 20(21¾)22¾(23½)24¾ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the 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.
- Colourwork:
work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using Off White and the smaller needles cast on 85(89)93(101)105 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Off White as main colour and Berry Spot as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 20(21)22(24)25 times, work 3 sts at left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures 19(20)21(18)19 cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row k2, k2tog, work to last 4 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k2. Repeat the decreases every 9(10)11(9)9 cm 1(1)1(2)2 more time(s) = 81(85)89(95)99 sts.
When the piece measures approx. 36(39)41(42)44 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Berry Spot, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 38(41)43(44)46 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(81)85 sts.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)31 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. Bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(23)25 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm. Leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(23)25 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Off White and the smaller needles cast on 41(41)45(45)45 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Off White as main colour and Berry Spot as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 9(9)10(10)10 times, work the 3 sts at left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
Note: When the piece measures 6(6)9(5)9 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 6(9)9(12)14 more times = 55(61)65(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 27(29)32(34)37 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Berry Spot, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. 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: Using Berry Spot and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 96(96)98(98)100 sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following red marks on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 68(72)76(80)84 cm / 26¾(28¼)30(31½)33 in length 51(55)58(60)63 cm / 20(21¾)22¾(23½)24¾ in inner sleeve length 29(31)34(36)39 cm / 11½(12¼)13½(14¼)15¼ in
Stitch patterns:
- Ribbing:
*k1, p1*, repeat *-*. On the 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.
- Colourwork:
work following the chart and instructions.
- Ribbing in the round:
*k1, p1*
Back
Using Off White and the smaller needles cast on 85(89)93(101)105 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Off White as main colour and Berry Spot as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 20(21)22(24)25 times, work 3 sts at left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
When the piece measures 19(20)21(18)19 cm, decrease 1 st at both ends: on a RS row k2, k2tog, work to last 4 sts, skp (= slip 1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped st over), k2. Repeat the decreases every 9(10)11(9)9 cm 1(1)1(2)2 more time(s) = 81(85)89(95)99 sts.
When the piece measures approx. 36(39)41(42)44 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Berry Spot, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
Note: When the piece measures 38(41)43(44)46 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends for the armholes. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1 = 67(71)75(81)85 sts.
When the armhole measures 11(12)13(14)15 cm, bind off the middle 29(29)31(31)31 sts for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. Bind off 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(23)25 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Front
Work like back until the armhole measures 6(7)8(9)10 cm. Leave the middle 19(19)21(21)21 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 1x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 13(14)15(16)17 cm, bind off the 17(19)20(23)25 shoulder sts.
Knit the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using Off White and the smaller needles cast on 41(41)45(45)45 sts and work ribbing for 4 cm.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the colourwork pattern on row 1 of the chart, with Off White as main colour and Berry Spot as contrast colour: work the 2 sts at the right end, repeat the 4 st pattern 9(9)10(10)10 times, work the 3 sts at left. Work rows 2-10 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 3-10.
Note: When the piece measures 6(6)9(5)9 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2,5)2 cm 6(9)9(12)14 more times = 55(61)65(71)75 sts. Work the increased sts following the chart.
Note: When the piece measures approx. 27(29)32(34)37 cm, finish on either row 6 or row 10 of the chart. Work 2 rows in stockinette st using Berry Spot, then resume the colourwork pattern with the colours switched.
When the piece measures 29(31)34(36)39 cm, bind off 1x4 sts at both ends. On every other row decrease 3x1 st at both ends: on a RS row k1, k2tog, work to last 3 sts, skp, k1. 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: Using Berry Spot and the circular needle, pick up the sts on hold as well as additional sts from the neckline for a total of 96(96)98(98)100 sts. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 2,5 cm, then bind off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following red marks on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
