Freya is a drop shoulder tunic with subtle detailing at back shoulder, a wide rounded neck and a split hem. Length of body and sleeves are fully adjustable so this design can be knit to sweater or tunic length. Notes are included for how to measure for total length and how much yardage you need for any length adjustments.

Freya was designed as an approachable pattern for new sweater knitters. A relaxed fit and lots of size options mean that the sweater will be wearable even if your gauge is not spot on. If you would like to use a thinner/lighter yarn that blooms to the same gauge, see the other version of the pattern, Freya Top-Down Tunic Sweater (DK).

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See video tutorial for finishing the collar here.

SIZES 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

FINISHED SIZE 35 (38½, 42, 45, 48½, 52, 54½, 58, 62, 64½)“ bust circumference

Intended Ease at Bust: + 4–10” (meaning choose a size that is 4–10” larger than your bust measurement for the intended fit, or choose more or less ease depending on your fit preferences).

Sample measures 42” at bust and is worn with 6” ease on model.

YARN

Amano Warmi (70% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool; 164 yds/ 100 g)

8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) skeins

Approximately 1170 (1275, 1410, 1495, 1580, 1720, 1810, 1925, 2075, 2180) yds worsted weight wool

Sample shown in color Quinua

Yardages have been padded by 10% to accommodate differences in knitting style

NEEDLES

Main Fabric Needle: One 32” circular and one 16” circular or one set double-pointed

Suggested size: US 8 (5.0 mm)

Ribbing Needle: One 32” circular and one 16” circular or one set double-pointed one size smaller than gauge needle Suggested size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Stitch Pick-Up Needle: One 32” circular 3 sizes smaller than Main Fabric Needle.

Suggested size: US 5 (3.75 mm)

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. You may substitute 40” circular needles if desired for working the sleeves using Magic Loop.

GAUGE

18 stitches and 22 rows = 4” in stockinette on larger needle, relaxed after wet-blocking

NOTIONS AND TOOLS

• blunt tapestry needle

• stitch markers

• small amount of contrasting waste yarn for finishing collar

TECHNIQUES USED

• long-tail cast on

• knitting in the round

• using double-pointed needles or magic loop

• increasing and decreasing