Every knitter needs a cozy, oversized tunic, and this one checks all the boxes for comfort and ease of movement with its split hems, drop shoulders, and fitted sleeves. Valley Yarns 100% wool Northampton provides soft comfort as well as crisp stitch definition. All hems are worked in a deeply textured twist-stitch pattern, which is repeated in the cuffs. The neckband echoes this texture in a simple companion lace pattern.

Kit available here.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Finished Measurements:
Bust: 39¼ (42½, 46½, 50½, 54½) (57½, 62½, 66½, 70½)”; Fits with 6 - 8” positive ease
Length: 26¼ (26¾, 27, 27¼, 28) (29½, 30, 30½, 31)” 

Yarn Requirements:
6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 9, 10) skeins Valley Yarns Northampton (100% wool, 100g/247yds); Color: 05-Light Grey

Needles:
US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16”, and 32-40” circ needles and dpn, or size needed to get gauge 
US size 5 (3.75 mm) 16”, and 32-40” circ needles and dpn

Other Materials:
Stitch markers, including locking stitch markers or knitter’s safety pins, stitch holders, tapestry needle

Gauge:
20 sts and 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch with US size 7 (4.5 mm) needle, blocked
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Twist Hem stitch with US size 5 (3.75 mm) needle, blocked
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” in Lace Neckline stitch with US size 5 (3.75 mm) needle, blocked