The sweater was knitted top-down in round with raglan sleeves. No sewing! The lace panel was "Vine Stripe Pattern" from Barbara Walker's "Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns." The folds were created with extra stitches cast on.
This was a fairly fast and easy knit. Other than the lace panel it was all just st st. The rolling neck was a semi-accident. I wanted a straight mock turtleneck that falls down like a slim cowl. I used something I learned on Ravelry - stranded St st to stop the rolling with St st. But it still rolled. After trying it on I found the rolled edge gives it a very soft detail so I decided to do the same with the sleeves. The bottom hem was just extra 5 rounds of st st that was folded over and BO together with back of sts picked up 5 rounds above.
The yarn used was Elann Limited Edition Lana Pura. I really enjoyed working with this yarn and I love how nice it feels wearing next to skin. Needle size was #4. The chest measured about 37" so that was one inch negative ease, But with Lace panel not completely blocked stretched out, it turned out a very nice fit. The length was something like 27 or 28 inches.
It's an absolutely beautiful tunic you have there. I, too, have thought about winging my own design using some of Barbara Walker's stitches and you've given me some ideas. Thanks!
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That is just beautiful. I love your knitting on Ravelry, we have similar taste in patterns and colours. I will be watching your designs as they evolve - all the best with the designing, I think you will do really well :)
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