Simply Knitting - UK (2021-04)

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ROLL-NECK TUNIC

YOU WILL NEED

Q Debbie Bliss Rialto DK

(100% Merino wool, 50g/105m)

For yarn quantities and

measurements see size table

Q A pair of 4mm needles

Q A 4mm circular needle,

80cm long

Q A 4mm circular needle,

60cm long

Q Stitch holders

TENSION

23 sts and 29 rows to measure

10x10cm (4x4in) over patt using

4mm needles

ROLL-NECK TUNIC

Note When taking length measurements, extend the width of the

piece first, so you can clearly see the purl st between the knit sts,

otherwise the finished length may be slightly shorter than intended

when blocked and pressed.

BACK

Cast on 139 ( 163 ) sts using the 4mm circular needle (80cm long).

Work backwards and forwards in rows, not rounds, throughout.

Row 1 (RS) K1, (P1, K1) to end.

Row 2 P to end.

These 2 rows form single broken rib and are repeated 3 times more.

Now work in main patt as follows:

Row 1 (RS) K3, (P1, K5) to last 4 sts, P1, K3.

Row 2 P to end **.

Rep these 2 rows until Back measures 63 ( 65 )cm from cast-on

edge, ending with a WS row.

SHAPE UPPER ARMS AND SHOULDERS

Keeping patt correct throughout, cast off 6 ( 7 ) sts at beg of next 12

rows, then 10 ( 13 ) sts at beg of foll 2 rows.

Leave rem 47 ( 53 ) sts on a holder for back neck.

FRONT

Work as Back to **.

Rep these 2 rows until 12 fewer rows have been worked than on

Back to start of upper arm and shoulder shaping, so ending with a

WS row.

SHAPE FRONT NECK

Next row Patt 59 ( 68 ) sts, turn and cont on these sts only for left

front neck, leave rem sts on a spare needle.

Cast off 3 sts at beg (neck edge) of next row and foll 2 WS rows,

then 2 sts at same edge of next WS row, then 1 st at same edge of

foll 2 WS rows. [46 ( 55 ) sts]

SHAPE UPPER ARMS AND SHOULDERS

Keeping patt correct and neck edge straight, cast off 6 ( 7 ) sts at

beg of next row and 5 foll RS rows, then rem 10 ( 13 ) sts at beg of

next RS row.

With RS facing, slip 21 ( 27 ) sts at centre front on to a holder, rejoin

yarn to rem 59 ( 68 ) sts, cast off 3 sts, patt to end.

P 1 row.

Cast off 3 sts at beg of next row and foll RS row, then 2 sts at beg of

next RS row and 1 st at beg of foll 2 RS rows. [46 ( 55 ) sts]

Patt 2 rows.

Keeping patt correct and neck edge straight, cast off 6 ( 7 ) sts at

beg of next row and 5 foll WS rows, then rem 10 ( 13 ) sts at beg of

next WS row.

SLEEVES

With 4mm straight needles, cast on 43 ( 49 ) sts.

Work 12 rows in single broken rib as given for Back, so ending with a

WS row.

Now work in main patt as given for Back, shaping as follows:

Patt 4 rows. ***

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 95

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SLEEVE in
60 ( 70 )cm
23½ (27½)in
67
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cm
26
¼
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in
TOP TIP
Merino wool has beautiful
properties, including a neat
and tidy stitch definition and
a certain hardiness, giving
your garments extra long life.
FRONT & BACK
A six-stitch repeat creates a
sophisticated tunic-friendly
pattern that is super-easy to create
WHERE TO BUY
Q LoveCrafts 01409 404010
or http://www.lovecrafts.com