This Pattern is part of the Smith & Jones Knits collection from Elements: 24 Hand Knit Designs Inspired by Nature and the Outdoors If you’d like a to order a hard copy of the book for £16.99 plus P&P visit here or alternatively ask your Rowan Stockist.

This cosy and practical tunic is for the most part knitted in simple stocking stitch but has a couple of details which make it a bit more of a challenge: central inverted box pleat to the front and a generous patch pocket. If you’ve not knitted a pleat before, fear not – the pattern includes a photo tutorial to ease the way.

Knitted with a DK weight yarn in a wool and cotton blend (shown in Rowan Wool Cotton DK) on 4mm needles, with 5 sizes available to fit bust from 32-34 up to 48-50.

Actual measurements
half bust: 18.25 (20.5: 22.5: 24.5: 26.5) in
46 (54: 57: 63: 67) cm

length: 34.25 (34.75: 35.5: 36.25: 37) in
87 (88: 90: 92: 94) cm