Crunchy Tunic

I love the magic of a knit and purl stitch and this design is a tribute to these simple stitches. The oversized tunic with split hems and a wide folded cowl collar make such a cozy go-to sweater I think I have worn this 3 times since it finished blocking a week ago! 

Yarn

Sugarplum Circus BFL Sport 287 yards/100g skein Shown in Black Walnut

1580 (1565, 1820, 1990, 2135, 2300, 2500, 2700) mèters /1650 (1710, 1990, 2170, 2330, 2510, 2730, 2950) yards

Materials

US Size 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle minimum 30” cord. 

US Size 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle minimum 30” cord.  

US Size 4 (3.5 mm) DPN’s (optional) for sleeves

US Size 5 (3.75 mm) DPN’s (optional) for sleeves

[This pattern uses the magic loop technique.] [To work this pattern using the magic loop technique, use a circular needle with a cable length of at least at least 80 cm / 32” instead of double-pointed needles.]

Stitch markers

Stitch holders or scrap yarn

Tapestry needle

Finished Measurements

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)

Finished bust circumference: 102.6, 111.5, 120.35, 132.74, 143.36, 152.2, 162.8, 171.68) cm / 40.4 (44, 47.38, 52.25, 56.44, 60, 64, 67.5)”  

Recommended to be worn with 6-12” of positive ease at the bust. 

*To find the size you want to knit, measure your bust, and decide how much ease you want to have, then knit the size that has a finished measurement closest to your desired ease.  Shown in Size 2 with 10” positive ease. 

*NOTE: The textured panel on the front of this sweater (both versions) looks BEST when aggressively blocked VERTICALLY, so when choosing a size, be mindful of allowing yourself enough ease for the front to lay un-stretched horizontally.

Gauge

23 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” knit flat, in stockinette stitch, on larger needle, after blocking

Pattern Includes Schematic