Girasole
THE SHAPING of this flared tunic is beautifully emphasised by a textured pattern. “The simple elongated stitches are worked in a repeat of shell stitch and garter stitch to give an interesting openwork texture,” explains Jennie Atkinson. The pattern has been designed to have a slight negative ease on the bust, to give a good fit; the yarn used offers a reasonable amount of stretchiness. This is Exquisite 4ply by West Yorkshire Spinners, a wool-silk blend which comes in eight rich and saturated shades.
SIZE
YARN
NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles
3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles,
80cm long
3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles,
80-100cm long
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
TENSION
26 sts and 40 rounds to 10cm over st st using 3.25mm needles.
24 sts and 37 rnds to 10cm over Panel pattern using 3.75mm needles.
