I finally finished typing up the pattern. Phew! This is one of my new favorite patterns! I knit it in two days and have worn it at least a couple dozen times in the last month. This tunic is a super simple knit with just enough to keep you interested, but mindless enough where you can still plop yourself in front of the t.v. and knit away. I used two yarns for this pattern, Habu Textiles A-111 Tsumugi Silk Combination (100% silk) in color 2-Grey and Louet Euroflax Sport (100% wet spun linen) in 43-Pewter.
Full view of Janna's Tunic
This tunic is knit in one piece in the round (for those of you who don’t like purling or seaming). I cast on using the Habu Tsumugi Silk, something I have never really been sure what to do with because of its unique texture and construction (until now!). I was sitting at the shop and just about to cast on and there it was sitting on the coffee table whispering – “Grace, look how pretty I am. I match your linen perfectly.” So I grabbed a skein, cast on and never looked back. It’s actually really nice to work with and very strong in structure. I added a little button detail (which only function is decorative) because I just couldn’t resist. Here is a closer image of the Habu Tsumugi and the buttons!
Side button detail
The body of the tunic is made out of the Louet Euroflax sport– A great yarn for this hot weather. It is knit in the round with lots of fun mindless stockinette stitch. When you get to the front and back neckline there is a fun pleat detail for a little something different. Here is a close up of the small pleats on the front and the larger pleats on the back neckline.
Pleat detail on front
Pleat detail on back
This pattern is available for PDF download on Ravelry, use the promotion code AuntJanna for a discount on your purchase. This promotion will run now through July 15th at 11:59pm. I hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did!
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