Crossroad Tunic Knitting Pattern by Louise Lamarche - Detailed Instructions for Relaxed and Fitted Versions

CROSSROAD TUNIC

By Louise Lamarche This tunic is offered in two versions: a relaxed-fit in a DK yarn and a fitted version in a sport weight yarn. With its round scoop neck, the relaxed-fit longer version offers a casual look and is perfect for dressing up a pair of leggings. The V-neck tunic clings to the figure. The V-neck, the rib pattern, the embellished shoulder straps and the knotted motif provide a figure slimming and dressier effect.

FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS

Relaxed-fit version: Sizes: M-L-XL-XXL Bust: 85 (96,102,112) in DK Length : 70 (78, 78,78) cm SUGGESTEDYARN 6 （7, 8,10） skeins of ROWAN PURELIFE REVIVE(36% Silk 36% Cotton 28% Visc0se) 125m/50g Fitted version (with negative ease): Sizes: S-M-L-XL-XXL Bust : 78 (84, 94,103, 112) cm Length : 63 (63, 71,71,71) cm SUGGESTEDYARN 200 (250, 250, 300, 350)g (about 440 - 875 m) of sport weight yarn 50% wool 50% silk Needles Size 4 mm circular needle Size 3.5mm circular needle Cable needle Gauge (after blocking) 20 sts 30 rows = 4"/10cm stockinette

Needles

Size 3.25 mm circular needle size 2 mm Crochet hook cable needle Gauge (after blocking) 25 sts 38 rows = 4"/10cm in rib pattern

RELAXED-FIT VERSION

BODY

With 3.5mm needle, C0 206 (230, 242, 266). Set-up row: K1 P1: 29 ( 35, 37,43) sts, pm P4 K3: 6 times - P4, pm K1 P1: 28 (34, 38,44) sts, pm K1 P1: 29 (35, 37,43) sts, pm P4 K3: 6 times - P4, pm K1 P1: 28 (34, 38,44) sts, pm Knit set-up row for 2.5cm. Then change K1P1 stitches to stockinette stitches, keeping P4 K3 in pattern. SHAPING: At 12 cm: decrease all P4s as follows: \*P1,P2 tog, P1\* At 18 cm: decrease all P3s as follows: \*P1,P2 tog\* At 24 cm: decrease all P2s as follows: \*P2tog\* At 28 (36,36) cm: knit one row in pattern replacing markers as follows: Knit 26 (32, 34, 40) sts, pm, knit 31 sts in pattern, pm, knit 25 (31, 35, 41) sts, pm. Repeat for other side. = 82 (94, 100, 112) sts each side. Start center motif on each side as per RELAXEDFIT TUNIC CHART - 31 sts on 26 rows. Once chart has been knitted, knit all stitches in stockinette stitch. When work measures 52 (57, 57) cm divide work for front and back as follows. \*Knit to 4 sts before marker, decrease 8 (9, 9, 12) sts.\* Repeat = 74 (85, 91, 100) sts each side. Continue work separately working back and forth in stockinette stitch.

FRONT

Armholes decreases are done on right side of work every two rowsas follows: 3 sts 1 (1,1,2) times 2 sts 1 (1,1,2) times THEN decrease 1 st at each end of knit row as follows: K2, SSK, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Decrease in this manner for armholes every second row 9 (10, 10) times.

AT SAME TIME:

At 5 (6, 6, 6) cm from armhole, start neckline decreases: cast off 13 (13,13,14) central sts and then knit each side separately. \*\*Decrease every second row as follows: 3 sts 1 (1, 2, 1) time 2 sts 2 times 1 st 5 times Continue in stockinette stitch on the remaining 9 (9, 9, 11)sts . At 17 (20, 20cm) from armhole, put sts on holder for 3 needle bind-off.\*\* Repeat \*\* \*\* on the other side of front. Armholes decreases are done on right side of work every two rows as follows: 3 sts 1(1,1,2) times 2 sts 1 (1,1,2) times THEN decrease 1 st at each end of knit row as follows: K2, SSK, knit to last 4 sts, K2tog, K2. Decrease in this manner for armholes every second row 9 (10, 10) times.

AT SAME TIME:

At 8 (9, 9) cm from armhole, start neckline decreases: cast off 17 (17, 17, 18) central sts and then knit each side separately. \*\*Decrease every second row as follows: 3 sts 2(2,3,2) times 2 sts 2 times Continue in stockinette stitch on the remaining 9 (9, 9, 11) sts . At 17 (20, 20cm) from armhole, put sts on holder for 3 needle bind-off.\*\* Repeat \*\* \*\* on the other side of back.

JOINING SHOULDERS

Do a three-needle bind-off to join front and back shoulders. If you need assistance please view following video: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off

ARMHOLE BAND

With 3.5m needle, pick up 82 sts around armholes. Join in the round and knit 3 rows in K1 P1. Bind-off in pattern.

NECKBAND

Starting at shoulder, pick up 62 (66, 70, 76) sts in back and 64 (70, 76, 82) sts around front neckline. = 128 (136, 146, 158) sts. Join in the round and knit 3 rows in K1 P1. Bind-off in pattern.

FINISHING

Sew in loose threads.

FITTED VERSION

BODY

With 3.25mm needle, C0 238 (254, 286, 314. 346). Set-up row: K1 P1 K3: 7 (8, 10, 12, 14) times) pm P4 K3: 8 times- P4, pm K3 P1: 14 (16, 20, 24, 28) times) - K3 pm P4 K3: 8 times - P4, pm K3 P1: 7 (8, 10, 11, 13) times) K2 SHAPING: At 8 cm: decrease all P4s as follows: \*P1,P2 tog,P1\* At 14 cm: decrease all P3s as follows: \*P1,P2 tog\* At 20 cm: decrease all P2s as follows: \*P2tog\* At 20 (20, 28,28) cm: knit one row in pattern replacing markers as follows: S: after 25, 41, 26, 25, 41, 26 sts M: after 29, 41, 30, 29, 41, 30 sts L: after 37, 41, 38, 37, 41, 38 sts. XL: after 1, 44, 41, 45, 44, 41 sts - round begins after 1 st. XXL: after 52, 41, 53, 52, 41, 53 sts. = 92 (100, 116, 130, 146) sts each side. Start center motif on each side as per FITTED TUNIC CHART - 41 sts on 34 rows. Once chart has been knitted, continue knitting in pattern. When work measures 41 (41, 49, 49, 49) cm divide work for front and back as follows. \*Knit to 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) sts before marker, decrease 10 (10, 11,11,13) sts.\* Repeat = 82 (90, 105, 119, 133) sts each side. Continue work separately working back and forth in pattern. Start armholes decreases on right side of work. Decrease 1 st at each end of knit row as follows:

BACK

K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 Decrease in this manner 3 times. Attach yarn on wrong side of back. Start armholes decreases on right side of work. Decrease 1 st at each end of knit row as follows: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. Decrease in this manner: 12 (13, 16, 18, 19) times. Start V-neck decreases on right side of work. K1, SKP, knit 34 (38, 46, 53, 60) sts, K2tog. Leave remaining 38 (42, 49, 56, 63) sts on holder. Turn work and knit in reverse pattern to end of row on 37 (41, 49, 56, 63) sts for left front side. AT SAME TIME, start neck decreases at 7 (7, 9, 9) cm. Cast off central 14 (17, 21, 25, 29)sts. Continue each side separately. Work each front side separately. \*\*Decrease every alternate row along neck edge as Follows: \*Decrease for armhole and neck on right side row as follows: K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 9 (10, 13, 15, 16) times. 3 sts 0 (1,1,2,2) times 2 sts 2 (1,2,2, 2) times 1 st 1 (1,2,2, 3) times Stop armhole decreases and continue neck decreases: 4 (6,6, 9, 10) times. = 17 (17,17,17,20) sts. Continue in pattern. At 10 (10, 13, 13, 13) cm start armhole motif char. on 17 sts and 26 rows. For XX-L ONLY: K2, K17 in chart pattern and K1. At 10 (10,13,13, 13) cm Start ARMHOLE CHART on 17 sts and 26 rows. For XX-L ONLY: K2, K17 in chart pattern and K1. At 17(17,20,20,20) cm leave 17(17,17,17,20) sts on holder for 3-needle bind-off.\*\* Repeat \*\* \*\* for other side of back. AT SAME TIME At 17 (17, 20, 20) cm leave 17 (17, 17, 17, 20) sts on continue armhole decreases if not all completed. holder for 3-needle bind-off.\*

RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT:

Attach yarn at armhole edge and knit in pattern on wrong side to V-neck. Turn. Repeat armhole and neck decreases as explained for left side from \* to \*.

JOINING SHOULDERS

Do a three-needle bind-off to join front and back shoulders. If you need assistance please view following video: http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/casting-off

NECK & ARMHOLE FINISH

With 2 mm crochet hook, do a single crochet stitch all around neck and armhole. If you need assistance please view following video: http: / /knitting-crochet.wonderhowto.com/how-to/edge-knitted-piece-withsingle-crochet-321898/

FINISHING

Sew in loose threads.

Abbreviations

Cn cable needle co cast on Kknit K2tog knittwo Ppurl PM place marker P2tog purl two together SSK slip two sts as if to knit and knit together through back loop St(s)stitch(es)