Womans Tunic Novita Joki (River)
Colorful lace and patterned tunic is knitted in Novita Joki (River) yarn. Yarn's colors are highlighting wave stitch pattern od this A-line knit.
Designer
Lea Petäjä
Size(s)
XS/S-M/L-XL
Finished dimensions
Bust: 86[102:112] cm Length: 73[78:79] cm Inner length of the sleeve: 45[47:49] cm
Yarn demand
Novita Joki (multipurple-petrol) 500[550:650] g
Needles and other supplies
1 pair Novita 6 mm needles 40cm long circular needles Novita 6 mm for collar
Finished dimensions
Bust: 86[102:112] cm Length: 73[78:79] cm Inner length of the sleeve: 45[47:49] cm
Stitch pattern
Lace pattern: See chart.
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from *
Rib:Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end. Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Tension
16 sts and 19 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking st
16sts and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over lace patt
Stitch pattern
Lace pattern: See chart.
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from *
Rib:
Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Tension
16 sts and 19 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking st
16sts and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over lace patt
Back
Cast on 120[120:120] sts.
WS: knit. Beg and ending rows as indicated, cont in patt from chart as folls:
Row 1: Work 7sts as indicated in chart (from right end), repeat 29st patt 3 times, work 26 sts from left end in chart. Cont in patt and work rows 1-8 3(5)7 times = 120[120:120]sts.
Work rows 9-24. 8sts will be decreased during row 9 =112[112:112] sts.
Work rows 25-40. 5sts will be decreased during row 25 =107[107:107] sts.
Work rows 41-56. 11sts will be decreased during row 41 =96[96:96] sts.
Work rows 57-64. 4sts will be decreased during row 57 =92[92:92] sts.
Size XS/S and M/L: Work rows 65-80. 9sts will be decreased during row 65 =83[83:92] sts.
Size XS/S: Work rows 81-84. 8sts will be decreased during row 81 =75[83:92] sts.
Size XS/S: Work rows 85-88 and decrease evenly 5sts during row 85 =70[83:92] sts.
Cont as folls: (RS): work 3 rows in stocking st
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from * AT THE SAME TIME: start armhole shaping on first row of patt st.
Shape armholes
Cast off 3[4:4]sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 3(4)4 times = 58[67:76] sts. Work until armhole meas 17[18:19] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Cast off 18[19:22] sts in the middle of back for neck and work in patt to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Work 2 rows. Dec 1 st at neck edge. Work until armhole meas 19[20:21] cm. Cast off rem 19[23:26] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and patt to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Front
Work as back. Start front neck shaping when armhole meas 10[11:12] cm.
Shape Front Neck
Leave 16[17:20] sts in the middle of front for neck on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Dec 1 st at neck edge every alt row twice. Work until armhole meas 19[20:21] cm. Cast off rem 19[23:26] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and patt to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Sleeves
Cast on 39[43:45] sts. Work in rib:
Row 1: *K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Continue in rib until sleeve meas 2 cm. Cont in stocking stitch. Work until sleeve meas 18[19:17] cm. Inc 1 st at each end. Repeat increases in 4,5[4,5:4] cm intervals 5(5)7 times = 51[55:61] sts. Work until sleeve meas 45[47:49] cm.
Shape top
Cast off 3[4:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 3(4)4 times. Cast off rem sts.
Making Up
Flatten the pieces to the desired dimensions on an even surface, wrong side up. Wet with water spray, and allow to dry. Join both shoulder seams.
Collar
Using 40cm circular needle rejoin yarn to 16[17:20] sts on a holder, pick up and knit 60[59:60]sts evenly from neck edge =76[76:80]sts. Work in rib in round 16cm. Cast off sts in rib.
Set in sleeves ( red attaching mark in pattern). Join side seams and sleeve seams using back stitch or matress stitch if preferred.
Finished dimensions
Bust: 86[102:112] cm Length: 73[78:79] cm Inner length of the sleeve: 45[47:49] cm
Stitch pattern
Lace pattern: See chart.
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from *
Rib:Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end. Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Tension
16 sts and 19 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking st
16sts and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over lace patt
Stitch pattern
Lace pattern: See chart.
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from *
Rib:
Row 1:*K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Stocking stitch: knit on RS, purl on WS.
Rib in round: *K1,P1,rep from* to end.
Tension
16 sts and 19 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking st
16sts and 20 rows to 10 cm measured over lace patt
Back
Cast on 120[120:120] sts.
WS: knit. Beg and ending rows as indicated, cont in patt from chart as folls:
Row 1: Work 7sts as indicated in chart (from right end), repeat 29st patt 3 times, work 26 sts from left end in chart. Cont in patt and work rows 1-8 3(5)7 times = 120[120:120]sts.
Work rows 9-24. 8sts will be decreased during row 9 =112[112:112] sts.
Work rows 25-40. 5sts will be decreased during row 25 =107[107:107] sts.
Work rows 41-56. 11sts will be decreased during row 41 =96[96:96] sts.
Work rows 57-64. 4sts will be decreased during row 57 =92[92:92] sts.
Size XS/S and M/L: Work rows 65-80. 9sts will be decreased during row 65 =83[83:92] sts.
Size XS/S: Work rows 81-84. 8sts will be decreased during row 81 =75[83:92] sts.
Size XS/S: Work rows 85-88 and decrease evenly 5sts during row 85 =70[83:92] sts.
Cont as folls: (RS): work 3 rows in stocking st
Pattern st: (WS): *knit 1 row, work 5 rows in stocking st, rep from * AT THE SAME TIME: start armhole shaping on first row of patt st.
Shape armholes
Cast off 3[4:4]sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of foll alt rows 3(4)4 times = 58[67:76] sts. Work until armhole meas 17[18:19] cm.
Shape Shoulders and Back Neck
Cast off 18[19:22] sts in the middle of back for neck and work in patt to end. Leave right side sts on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Work 2 rows. Dec 1 st at neck edge. Work until armhole meas 19[20:21] cm. Cast off rem 19[23:26] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and patt to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Front
Work as back. Start front neck shaping when armhole meas 10[11:12] cm.
Shape Front Neck
Leave 16[17:20] sts in the middle of front for neck on a holder. Work each side of neck separately. Dec 1 st at neck edge every alt row twice. Work until armhole meas 19[20:21] cm. Cast off rem 19[23:26] sts. Rejoin yarn to sts on holder and patt to end. Complete to match first side, reversing shapings.
Sleeves
Cast on 39[43:45] sts. Work in rib:
Row 1: *K1,P1, rep from* to end.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end. These 2 rows form rib. Continue in rib until sleeve meas 2 cm. Cont in stocking stitch. Work until sleeve meas 18[19:17] cm. Inc 1 st at each end. Repeat increases in 4,5[4,5:4] cm intervals 5(5)7 times = 51[55:61] sts. Work until sleeve meas 45[47:49] cm.
Shape top
Cast off 3[4:4] sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll alt row 3(4)4 times. Cast off rem sts.
Making Up
Flatten the pieces to the desired dimensions on an even surface, wrong side up. Wet with water spray, and allow to dry. Join both shoulder seams.
Collar
Using 40cm circular needle rejoin yarn to 16[17:20] sts on a holder, pick up and knit 60[59:60]sts evenly from neck edge =76[76:80]sts. Work in rib in round 16cm. Cast off sts in rib.
Set in sleeves ( red attaching mark in pattern). Join side seams and sleeve seams using back stitch or matress stitch if preferred.
