Provence is worked seamlessly in rounds from the top down. Knitting starts with a double-knit collar in ribbing. Once the short-row shaping on the back is done the yoke is worked. Then the fabric is divided for the sleeves and the body, the underarms are shaped. Two fit options (classic and loose fit) are provided. Then the body is knitted to the desired length, a silhouette (straight or A-line) is being shaped. After that the hem is worked in ribbing. Once the body is done, stitches for the sleeves are then picked up around the arm openings and are worked in rounds to the wrist with or without gatherings near the cuffs. The cuffs are worked in ribbing.

The sample is knitted as a dress of an A-line shaping with sleeves that have small gathers near the cuffs.

Using this pattern you may knit a sweater or a tunic as well.

This pattern is a calculation-based one.
You choose yarn you want to work with, take measurements, make a gauge swatch and then work through the pattern making necessary calculations based on your measurements and the gauge.

You don’t need to meet the pattern gauge.

Yarn recommendations:
You may use any yarn that is elastic enough for knitting cables and ribs.
The sample was knitted with Sandens Garn KOS and US 9 (5.5 mm) needles.

Needles:

• Circular needles that is suitable for your yarn, DPN needles of the same size (for sleeves if necessary),
• Circular needles 1-2 sizes (0.5-1.0 mm) smaller than the main needles, DPN needles of the same size (for sleeves if necessary),
• Circular needles 2-3 sizes (1.0-1.5 mm) smaller than the main needles,
• Cable needle for cable knitting.

Other Tools:
Tapestry needle, scissors, ruler, measuring tape, stitch markers, stitch holders, thin crochet hook, calculator.

Gauge:
No required numbers.
Make your own swatch and use its gauge for all the calculations.

Sizes:
Any
You may work a garment (a sweater, a dress or a tunic) for kids and adults (woman or men).

Suggested ease:
3.5” (9 cm)
Sample is worn with approximately 3.5” (9 cm) of positive ease at bust.

Skills:

• Basic knitting skills (knit, purl), knitting in the round, crochet cast-on (photo tutorial is included in the pattern), short rows with wrapped stitches (photo tutorial is included in the pattern), sewn bind-off technique (photo tutorial is included in the pattern). In the pattern you will find a link to the webpage with video tutorials.
• Basic rules of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).