Novita Natura: Venny cabled tunic
Venny is a true tour de force for the experienced knitter. Sari Nordlund designed this tunic, using crossing cables and bobbles to create a classic, beautiful garment. The ¾ sleeves give the heavy tunic a slightly lighter look.
Designer
Sari Nordlund
Size(s)
S(M)L/XL(XXL)3XL
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in
back length 78(80)82(84)86(88) cm / 30¾(31½)32¼(33)33¾(34¾) in
front shorter by 7 cm / 2¾ in
inner sleeve length 31(32)33(33)34(34) cm / 12¼(12½)13(13)13½(13½) in
Yarn demand
Novita Natura (010) Off White 800(850)900(950)1000(1050) g
Needles and other supplies
Circular needle (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 5 mm (UK 6 / US 8); 2 circular needles (80 cm / 32 in) Novita 6 mm (UK 4 / US 10), or sizes needed; 5 mm circular needle (40 cm / 16 in) for the neckline; 5 mm and 6 mm double-pointed needles for the sleeves, if you don't use the Magic Loop technique https://www.novitaknits.com/fi/neulekoulu/kahdet-sukat-kerralla-magic-loop-tekniikalla
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in
back length 78(80)82(84)86(88) cm / 30¾(31½)32¼(33)33¾(34¾) in
front shorter by 7 cm / 2¾ in
inner sleeve length 31(32)33(33)34(34) cm / 12¼(12½)13(13)13½(13½) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing (flat): Row 1: (WS) *p1, k1*, repeat *-* until 1 st remains, p1. Row 2: (RS) *k1, p1*, repeat *-* until 1 st remains, k1. Keep repeating rows 1-2.Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*.Cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions.Seed stitch: Row 1: *k1, p1*
Back hem
Using the smaller needles cast on 115(121)127(133)137(143) sts. Begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)k1(p1)p1(k1). Work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in total in ribbing, then k1, p6, k1, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* 20 more times, k1, p6, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Work ribbing and begin the cable pattern on row 2 of the chart as follows: work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing, work section B (= 8 sts) of the chart, work 43 sts in ribbing, work section D (= 8 sts), work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then work rows 1-5. Leave the back sts on hold.
Front hem
Using the smaller needles cast on 115(121)127(133)137(143) sts. Begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)k1(p1)p1(k1). Work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in total in ribbing, then k1, p6, k1, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* 20 more times, k1, p6, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Work ribbing and begin the cable pattern on row 14 of the chart as follows: work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing, work section B (= 8 sts), work 43 sts in ribbing, work section D (= 8 sts), work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing. Work rows 15-24 of the chart, then work rows 1-5. Do not break yarn.
Body
The body is knitted in the round up to the armholes. Front: work 2(5)8(11)13(16) sts in ribbing, work row 1 of section A (= 26 sts), work row 6 of section B (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section C (= 43-1 sts), work row 6 of section D (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section E (= 26 sts), work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. Knit or purl the last front st and first back st together as required to maintain pattern. Back: work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st, work row 1 of section A (= 26 sts), work row 6 of section B (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section C (= 43-1 sts), work row 6 of section D (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section E (= 26 sts), work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. Knit or purl the last back st and first front st together as required to maintain pattern. Place marker for beginning of round. 226(238)250(262)270(282) sts on the needles.
Switch to the larger needles. Keep working 3(9)15(21)25(31) sts at both ends in seed st. At sections A and E, work rows 2-30, then keep repeating rows 1-30. At sections B and D, work rows 7-24, then keep repeating rows 1-24. At section C, keep repeating rows 2-43.
When the back measures 53(54)55(57)58(60) cm and you have last worked an even-numbered row of the charts, separate the pieces: on the next round, work to last front st, bind off 1 st, work to last st, bind off 1 st. Leave the 112(118)124(130)134(140) back sts on hold and continue with the 112(118)124(130)134(140) front sts.
Top front
At both ends keep working 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. With the other sts, work the cable pattern as established.
When the armhole measures 21(22)23(23)24(24) cm, bind off the middle 32(32)34(34)36(36) sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 1x4 sts and 3x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 25(26)27(27)28(28) cm, bind off the remaining 30(33)35(38)39(42) shoulder sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Top back
Work like front until the armhole measures 23(24)25(25)26(26) cm.Bind off the middle 44(44)46(46)48(48) sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge. When the armhole measures 25(26)27(27)28(28) cm, bind off the remaining 30(33)35(38)39(42) shoulder sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles cast on 66(70)72(72)76(76) sts and work ribbing in the round for 3 cm. Use either the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles.
Work next 4(6)7(7)9(9) sts in ribbing and place marker for beginning of round.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: work section B twice (= 16 sts), work section A (= 26 sts), work section D twice (= 16 sts), work 8(12)14(14)18(18) sts in seed st. At sections B and D, work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24. At section A, work rows 2-30 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-30.
Note: When the piece measures 8(8)6(6)6(6) cm, increase 1 st at both ends of the seed st section. Repeat the increases every 2,5(3)3(3)3,5(3,5) cm 8(7)8(8)7(7) more times = 84(86)90(90)92(92) sts. Work the increased sts in seed st.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves. Leave 8 cm slits at the hem.
Neckline: Using the smaller circular needle (40 cm), pick up and knit 114(114)118(118)122(122) sts from the neckline edge. Work ribbing in the round for 10 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern. Fold the collar and sew the edge to the WS.
Finished dimensions
body circumference 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in
back length 78(80)82(84)86(88) cm / 30¾(31½)32¼(33)33¾(34¾) in
front shorter by 7 cm / 2¾ in
inner sleeve length 31(32)33(33)34(34) cm / 12¼(12½)13(13)13½(13½) in
Stitch patterns Ribbing (flat): Row 1: (WS) *p1, k1*, repeat *-* until 1 st remains, p1. Row 2: (RS) *k1, p1*, repeat *-* until 1 st remains, k1. Keep repeating rows 1-2.Ribbing in the round: *k1, p1*, repeat *-*.Cable pattern: follow the chart and instructions.Seed stitch: Row 1: *k1, p1*
Back hem
Using the smaller needles cast on 115(121)127(133)137(143) sts. Begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)k1(p1)p1(k1). Work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in total in ribbing, then k1, p6, k1, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* 20 more times, k1, p6, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Work ribbing and begin the cable pattern on row 2 of the chart as follows: work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing, work section B (= 8 sts) of the chart, work 43 sts in ribbing, work section D (= 8 sts), work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing. Work rows 2-24 of the chart, then work rows 1-5. Leave the back sts on hold.
Front hem
Using the smaller needles cast on 115(121)127(133)137(143) sts. Begin ribbing on the WS with k1(p1)k1(p1)p1(k1). Work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in total in ribbing, then k1, p6, k1, p1, *k1, p1*, repeat *-* 20 more times, k1, p6, k1, *p1, k1*, repeat *-* to end. Work ribbing and begin the cable pattern on row 14 of the chart as follows: work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing, work section B (= 8 sts), work 43 sts in ribbing, work section D (= 8 sts), work 28(31)34(37)39(42) sts in ribbing. Work rows 15-24 of the chart, then work rows 1-5. Do not break yarn.
Body
The body is knitted in the round up to the armholes. Front: work 2(5)8(11)13(16) sts in ribbing, work row 1 of section A (= 26 sts), work row 6 of section B (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section C (= 43-1 sts), work row 6 of section D (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section E (= 26 sts), work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. Knit or purl the last front st and first back st together as required to maintain pattern. Back: work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st, work row 1 of section A (= 26 sts), work row 6 of section B (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section C (= 43-1 sts), work row 6 of section D (= 8 sts), work row 1 of section E (= 26 sts), work 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. Knit or purl the last back st and first front st together as required to maintain pattern. Place marker for beginning of round. 226(238)250(262)270(282) sts on the needles.
Switch to the larger needles. Keep working 3(9)15(21)25(31) sts at both ends in seed st. At sections A and E, work rows 2-30, then keep repeating rows 1-30. At sections B and D, work rows 7-24, then keep repeating rows 1-24. At section C, keep repeating rows 2-43.
When the back measures 53(54)55(57)58(60) cm and you have last worked an even-numbered row of the charts, separate the pieces: on the next round, work to last front st, bind off 1 st, work to last st, bind off 1 st. Leave the 112(118)124(130)134(140) back sts on hold and continue with the 112(118)124(130)134(140) front sts.
Top front
At both ends keep working 1(4)7(10)12(15) sts in seed st. With the other sts, work the cable pattern as established.
When the armhole measures 21(22)23(23)24(24) cm, bind off the middle 32(32)34(34)36(36) sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 1x4 sts and 3x2 sts at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 25(26)27(27)28(28) cm, bind off the remaining 30(33)35(38)39(42) shoulder sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Top back
Work like front until the armhole measures 23(24)25(25)26(26) cm.Bind off the middle 44(44)46(46)48(48) sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge. When the armhole measures 25(26)27(27)28(28) cm, bind off the remaining 30(33)35(38)39(42) shoulder sts. Work the other side in the same manner.
Sleeves
Using the smaller needles cast on 66(70)72(72)76(76) sts and work ribbing in the round for 3 cm. Use either the Magic Loop technique or double-pointed needles.
Work next 4(6)7(7)9(9) sts in ribbing and place marker for beginning of round.
Switch to the larger needles and begin the cable pattern on row 1 of the chart: work section B twice (= 16 sts), work section A (= 26 sts), work section D twice (= 16 sts), work 8(12)14(14)18(18) sts in seed st. At sections B and D, work rows 2-24 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-24. At section A, work rows 2-30 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-30.
Note: When the piece measures 8(8)6(6)6(6) cm, increase 1 st at both ends of the seed st section. Repeat the increases every 2,5(3)3(3)3,5(3,5) cm 8(7)8(8)7(7) more times = 84(86)90(90)92(92) sts. Work the increased sts in seed st.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Finishing
Pin to measurements wrong side up, mist and allow to dry.
Sew the shoulder seams. Attach the sleeves. Leave 8 cm slits at the hem.
Neckline: Using the smaller circular needle (40 cm), pick up and knit 114(114)118(118)122(122) sts from the neckline edge. Work ribbing in the round for 10 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern. Fold the collar and sew the edge to the WS.
