I began to design this tunic when baby #2 was on the way and I remembered how frumpy I felt after having my first baby – maternity clothes made me look pregnant still, but my “regular” wardrobe really wasn’t flattering. Simply put, I wanted to make a top that would flatter my post-baby figure, hide my squishy parts, and most importantly make me feel beautiful again. Oh, and I wanted it to be flexible enough to wear while pregnant, too. (see pictures of me in blue, pregnant with baby #2) Thus, this tunic was born.
With an A-line torso, a fitted bodice and cabled band around the empire waist, this tunic flatters your curves. The lace edge of the tunic portion floats lightly and comfortably over the hips. Similarly, the lace-edged sleeves are wide and flatter upper arms.
This top has a unique construction. The cableband, which sits below the bust, is worked first, completed and blocked. Then stitches are picked up around the top of the band and the Bust/Yoke areas are worked bottom up. Next, stitches are picked up around the bottom of the band and worked top-down.
The sleeves are set-in sleeves using picked up stitches and short rows. Finally, the lace collar is worked.
Choose which size to knit based on your ribcage circumference measurement just below the bust. The pattern as written allows for a 3-4 inch increase in bust size over ribcage measurement. For instructions on modifying the bust fit, please see the Bust Adjustments section on last page.
Tech Editor: Dana Gervais
Sizes 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48) inches
76 (84, 89-94, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114, 122) cm around the ribcage as measured immediately below the bust. Recommended ease -1 to 1 inch
This top has a unique construction. The cableband, which sits below the bust, is worked first, completed and blocked. Then stitches are picked up around the top of the band and the Bust/Yoke areas are worked bottom up. Next, stitches are picked up around the bottom of the band and worked top-down.
The sleeves are set-in sleeves using picked up stitches and short rows. Finally, the lace collar is worked.
Tech Editor: Dana Gervais
Sizes 30 (33, 36, 39, 42, 45, 48) inches
76 (84, 89-94, 91.5, 99, 106.5, 114, 122) cm around the ribcage as measured immediately below the bust. Recommended ease -1 to 1 inch
I am so excited to finally release this pattern. This one was a labor of love for me, the first sweater I designed for both my boys.
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