Lula Mae was inspired by the wonderful nubby texture and rich hand-dyed colors of O.U.R. yarn. The body of this modular tunic is worked flat in Reverse Stockinette stitch which beautifully highlights the natural texture of the silk noil. Exposed seams and raw edges show off the unrefined beauty of the garment knitting process while giving it a deconstructed feel. Combining O.U.R. yarn’s drape and colors with a relaxed silhouette and graphic lines creates a feeling reminiscent of the 1920’s. The Lula Mae tunic is both comfortable and flattering, perfect for daily wear or easily dressed up for a night on the town.

Construction notes: The front and back are worked flat from the bottom up in Reverse Stockinette stitch. Shoulder seams are sewn then the sleeves are picked up along the armholes. Next the sleeve and side seams are sewn all in one. Contrast yarn is used to pick up and knit around the sleeve cuffs and tunic hem to create rolled edges. Finally trim strips are picked up and knit, alternating colors and building on each other to fill in the V neckline.

-Shown in Size 1 (42.75”/ 108.5 cm) with 8.75”/ 22 cm positive ease. Choose a size that is 6-10”/15-25.5 cm larger than actual bust measurement.

-Techniques: Picking up lots of stitches, Mattress stitch for Reverse Stockinette stitch, Increasing, Decreasing, Backward loop cast-on, Seaming, Magic loop, Sloped bind off, Alternating skeins

-Stockinette Gauge listed on skein: 28 stitches per 4”/10 cm using US 4/3.5 mm needle. This information is intended to help with substitutions, it is not the gauge used in the pattern.

-Yarn Amounts: Approximately:
MC: 1250 (1400, 1500, 1650, 1750, 1900) yds/1143 (1280, 1371, 1509, 1600, 1737) m,
CC1: 145(155, 160, 170, 180, 185) yds/133(142, 146, 155, 165, 169) m,
CC2: 70(75, 75, 80, 80, 85) yds /64 (69, 69, 73, 73, 78) m fingering weight silk yarn.

-Colors used in sample: MC: Ash, CC1: Blush, CC2: Copper
MC: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins ,CC1: 1 skein, CC2: 1 skein

-O.U.R. yarn is no longer available.
Cattail Silk yarn from Purl Soho would be a good substitute. Comparable colors are MC: Woodmouse, CC1: Cherry Blossom, CC2: Rabbit Ear Pink.

-Notions: Stitch markers, Tapestry needle, Straight pins, Scrap yarn for basting

-Detailed pattern. Contains schematic with lots of measurements, diagrams of front and back V trim section, tips for altering pattern, and links to tutorials for tricky techniques.

-Tech edited by picnicknits

-If you have questions please don’t hesitate to ask. :)