Kaolin Tunic by Moon Eldridge

Kaolin Tunic

Knitting
September 2015
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
1417 - 2725 yards (1296 - 2492 m)
42½ (47½, 52¼, 57, 61¾)" bust circumference; shown in size 42½", modeled with 11" of positive ease
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

This swingy, flattering tunic is worked with simple two-color linen stitch at the hem, cuffs, and folded collar. Knit in the round from the top down, this pullover features delicate fan-shaped increases along the raglan lines.

Sizes 42½ (47½, 52¼, 57, 61¾)“ bust circumference; shown in size 42½”, modeled with 11” of positive ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Colrain (50% merino wool, 50% tencel; 109 yd 100 m/50 g):
• ocean blue (MC), 11 (13, 16, 18, 22) balls
• natural (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st on smaller needle; 26 sts and 45 rnds = 4” in Linen st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16” and 24” circular (cir) needles
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16” and 24” cir needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle