Description
Andelin is a seamless tunic for girls. It is worked in the round from the bottom up until the armholes where it is separated to back and front and worked flat from that point. The tunic has two pleats, one at the middle of the front and the other at the middle of the back. Andelin has a V neck.
The neckline and the pleats are bordered by a modest lace stitch pattern, the rest of the tunic is in stockinette stitch. The neckline and the armholes are framed with an I-cord.
Lace panel is worked in the round until the armholes, then after the separation of front and back it is worked flat. Written instructions for both are provided to make reading of the charts easier.
SKILL LEVEL ⇄ Intermediate
-THE ANDELIN GIRLS' TUNIC KNITTING KIT IS ALSO AVAILABLE-
IN ADDITION TO THE PATTERN YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING MATERIALS TO KNIT THIS TUNIC
YARN
Biscotte Yarns - La Douce MCN (80% Merino Superwash, 10% Nylon and 10% Cashmere, 350 m / 382 yds)
✿ 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins in Rose Neon ✿
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
- Circular needles with cable length of 60 cm (24 in) & + - 2.75 mm (US # 2) (or size needed to obtain gauge). -Main fabric-
- DPN (shortest possible) 2.75 mm (US # 2) (or same size as for main fabric). -Last Rnd of pleat decreases-
- Blocking wires or pins to block pleats.
- Scissors
- Stitch markers – 8 pcs (7 + 1)
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold shoulder sts
- Tapestry needles
SIZES
A schematic is also included in the pattern with more details about each sizes.
A (B, C, D, E, F, G)
Bust final circumference: 65 (69, 71.5, 76, 81.5, 84, 87) cm; 25 ½ (27, 28, 29 ¾, 32, 33, 34 ¼) in.
EASE
+ 5 cm; 2 in.
GAUGE
29 sts & 38 rounds/rows = 10 cm (4 in) in stockinette stitch after blocking.
✿ This knitting pattern is sold as a PDF numeric file. After the order is completed, a link to download this pattern will be provided by email, enjoy! ✿
