This pattern is also available as part of the ebook Grayscale.

Ebony is a sleeveless tunic with pockets. It is worked in a bulky weight yarn and is a quick knit. It is worked from the bottom up in pieces. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

MATERIALS

YARN

Bulky weight

Shown here: Colourmart 6/7.2NM chunky cashmere / merino (30% cashmere, 70% merino wool; 150 g / 5.29 oz cone; 170 m / 185 yds; color: black): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) cones

Yardage requirement: 605 (690, 795, 850, 955, 1060) m / 660 (755, 870, 930, 1045, 1160) yds, including 10% allowance

NEEDLES

5.5 mm / US 9 circular needle of length 60 cm / 24 inches or longer; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

NOTIONS

Stitch markers; yarn needle

REQUIRED SKILLS

Decreases, increases, cable cast-on, picking up stitches, short rows

SIZES

XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X)

Shown in XS

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished bust circumference: 80 (91.5, 100, 111.5, 120, 131.5) cm / 31.5 (36, 39.25, 43.75, 47.25, 51.75) inches

This garment is intended to be worn with about 0-5 cm / 0-2 inches positive ease.

GAUGE

14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch, blocked.

12 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in 2x2 Rib, blocked.

14 sts and 20 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Moss stitch and Seed stitch, blocked.

13 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in garter stitch, blocked.