A soft and feminine tunic with sweet lace patterning in the yoke and short sleeves. Jade Clover is worked seamlessly in the round top down in one piece, and with neat twisted rib edgings. With its subtle A-line shaping, this tunic is not only flattering on all sizes. Additionally, it’s also very easy to shorten to tee length, or lengthen to a dress. Not only tips for these modifications as well as for a more flared out body, but also associated yarn requirements are included!

This pattern contains instructions for 11 sizes. These sizes have finished bust measurements ranging from 80 to 146.5 cm (31.5 to 57.75 inches). The sample in size 1 shown is worn with 7.5 cm (3 inches) of positive ease.

Difficulty level
Jade Clover is worked seamlessly from the top down, starting with the neck edge. Next, the circular yoke is worked, after which the neck back is raised. The sleeve stitches are put on hold and the body is worked until of sufficient length. Next, the sleeve stitches are picked up and worked. Stitches used include knit, purl, knit tbl, k2tog, skp, yo, m1l and m1r. This pattern is suitable for the intermediate knitter.

Size
Size 0 (1, 2, 3, 4) 5, 6, 7 {8, 9, 10} with a finished bust measurement of 80 (87.5, 93.5, 101.5, 105.5) 111.5, 117.5, 127 {133, 141, 146.5} cm or 31.5 (34.5, 36.75, 40, 41.5) 44, 46.25, 50 {52.25, 55.5, 57.75} inches.

The garment is intended to be worn with approx. 5-10 cm (2-4 inches) of positive ease at the full bust. The sample in size 1 shown is worn with 7.5 cm (3 inches) of positive ease.

For more measurements, please see the schematic included with the pattern pictures.

Yarn
1 (1, 1, 1, 1) 2, 2, 2 {2, 2, 2} ball(s) of Scheepjes Whirl (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 1000 m (1094 yds) / 225 g) in 50 Jade Jim Jam.

Or: 693 (769, 822, 911, 960) 1036, 1093, 1222 {1298, 1396, 1471} m (759 (841, 900, 997, 1050) 1133, 1196, 1337 {1420, 1527, 1609} yds) / 156 (173, 185, 205, 216) 233, 246, 275 {292, 314, 331} g of yarn with good drape that knits up to the pattern gauge, in gradient colors for a similar result.

For the sizes requiring more than 1 ball of Whirl, you could consider attaching another Whirl in the opposite color sequence. This will preserve a gradient effect. You can also take 2 balls of Whirl and alternate them every other round, starting both with the same color. Alternatively, combine with uni-color shades of Scheepjes Whirlette (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 455 m (497 yds) / 100 g) to extend your gradient project.

Other materials:

• Size 2.5 mm (US 1.5) / 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or a size 0.5 mm (or the US equivalent) smaller than the size needed to get gauge
• A size 3 mm (US 2.5) / 40 cm (16 inches) and 80 cm (32 inches) circular needles, or the size needed to get gauge
• Size 3 mm (US 2.5) and 2.5 mm (US 1.5) needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round
• Yarn needle
• 4 stitch markers
• 1 different “end of round” stitch marker
• Waste yarn or stitch holder

For help with or questions about this pattern, you’re welcome in the designer’s group: La Visch Designs.

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