There's nothing more classic than Gayle Bunn's shawl-collar Irish Tweed Tunic pullover. It's the kind of sweater you're likely to pull on whether you're heading out to the store or to a casual dinner with friends. Gayle used City Tweed Aran in an interesting, but not difficult, combination of cable stitches that will surely be fun knitting for any cable-stitch lover.
SIZES: Women’s XS(S, M, L, 1X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust 35 (38, 40, 45, 48)" Length 27 (271/2, 28, 281/2, 29)" MATERIALS 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) (100g; 164yd) balls Knit Picks City Tweed Aran (55% merino, 25% superfine alpaca, 20% Donegal tweed) color #C107 Tahitian Pearl
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) knitting needles
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 24" circular needle
Size 8 US (5 mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) crochet hook
1 button about 3/4''/19mm dia.
3 stitch holders, cable needle, yarn needle
GAUGE: 19 sts x 25 rows = 4" in St st with larger needles.
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
STITCH GLOSSARY
C3B: Sl1 st to cn, hold to back, k2, k1 from cn.
C3F: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to front, k1, k2 from cn.
C4B: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.
C4F: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.
Cr5FP: Sl 3 sts to cn, hold to front, k2, purl last st on cn, knit rem 2 sts on cn.
T4BP: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k2, then p1, k1 from cn.
T4FP: Sl 2 sts to cn, hold to front, k1, p1, then k2 from cn.
Tw2R: K2tog, but do not slip sts off needle, knit into first of these 2 sts again and slip sts off needle.
Tw2L: Working behind next st, knit into 2nd st on LH needle without slipping st off needle, then knit into first st and slip both sts off needle.
Cable Panel A (worked over 15 sts)
Row 1 (RS): P2, k3, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k3, P2.
Row 2: K2, p2, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p2, k2.
Row 3: P2, C3F, (p1, k1) twice, p1, C3B, p2.
Row 4: K2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p4, k2.
Row 5: P2, k1, C4F, p1, C4B, k1, p2.
Row 6: K2, p11, k2.
Row 7: P2, k3, Cr5FP, k3, p2.
Row 8: As Row 6.
Row 9: P2, k1, T4BP, p1, T4FP, k1, p2.
Row 10: As Row 4.
Row 11: P2, C3B, (p1, k1) twice, p1, C3F, p2.
Row 12: As Row 2.
Rep these 12 rows for Cable Panel A.
Cable Panel B (worked over 15 sts)
Row 1 (RS): P2, k3, Cr5FP, k3, p2.
Row 2: K2, p11, k2.
Row 3: P2, k1, T4BP, p1, T4FP, k1, p2.
Row 4: K2, p4, k1, p1, k1, p4, k2.
Row 5: P2, C3B, (p1, k1) twice, p1, C3F, p2.
Row 6: K2, p2, (k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p2, k2.
Row 7: P2, k3, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k3, p2.
Row 8: As Row 6.
Row 9: P2, C3F, (p1, k1) twice, p1, C3B, p2.
Row 10: As Row 4.
Row 11: P2, k1, C4F, p1, C4B, k1, p2.
Row 12: As Row 2.
Rep these 12 rows for Cable Panel B.
2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: *P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
Rep these 2 rows for 2x2 Rib.
INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT
**With smaller ndls, CO 94 (98, 106, 114, 122) sts. Work in 2x2 Rib for 3"/7.5cm, ending with a Row 2 and inc 19 (23, 21, 23, 23) sts evenly across last row [113 (121, 127, 137, 145) sts.] Change to larger ndls
Establish Pattern
Row 1 (RS): K5 (9, 12, 17, 21), p2, *Tw2R, Tw2L, work Row 1 of Cable Panel A over next 15 sts, Tw2R, Tw2L **, work Row 1 Cable Panel B over next 15 sts; rep from * once more, then from * to ** once, p2, k5 (9, 12, 17, 21).
Row 2: P5 (9, 12, 17, 21), k2, *p4, work Row 2 of Cable Panel A over next 15 sts, p4 **, work Row 2 Cable Panel B over next 15 sts; rep from * once more, then from * to ** once, k2, p5 (9, 12,17, 21). Continue in patt as established for 6 more rows.
Shape sides: Dec 1 st each end of next row and every following 16th row 3 more times [105 (113,119,129,137) sts].**
Continue even in patt as established until piece measures 151/2"/39.5 cm from beg; end with a WS row.
Divide Front
Next row (RS): Work in patt over first 47 (51, 54, 59, 63) sts for Left Front, BO center 11 sts, work in patt to end of row for Right Front [47 (51, 54, 59, 63) sts on each side].
Right Front
Work in patt over 47 (51, 54, 59, 63) Right Front sts only until piece measures 181/2"/47 cm from beg; end with a RS row.
Shape Raglan
Next row (WS): Bind off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts, work in patt to end of row [45 (49, 52, 56, 60) sts].
Row 1 (RS): Work in patt as established to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [44 (48, 51, 55, 59) sts].
Row 2: P2, p2tog-tbl, work in patt to end of row [43 (47, 50, 54, 58) sts].
Row 3: As Row 1 [42 (46, 49, 53, 57) sts].
Row 4: P3, work in patt to end.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (6, 8, 8, 8) times [30 (28, 25, 29, 33) sts].
Sizes XS (S) only:
Row 1 (RS): Work in patt to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [29 (27) sts].
Row 2: P3, work in patt to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 4 (2) more times [25 sts].
Shape Neck
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 14 (14, 14, 16, 18) rows, while at the same time, dec 1 st at raglan edge on RS rows until 4 (4, 4, 5, 6) sts rem. Dec 1 st at neck edge at beg of RS rows only until 1 st rem. Fasten off.
Left Front
With WS facing, join yarn to rem 47 (51, 54, 59, 63) sts for Left Front. Work in patt until piece measures 181/6"/47 cm from beg; end with a WS row.
Shape Raglan
Next row (RS): Bind off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts, work in patt to end of row [45 (49, 52, 56, 60) sts]. Work 1 row even in patt.
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to end of row [44 (48, 51, 55, 59) sts].
Row 2: Work in patt to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2 [43 (47, 50, 54, 58) sts].
Row 3: As Row 1 [42 (46, 49, 53, 57) sts].
Row 4: Work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 4 rows 4 (6, 8, 8, 8) times [30 (28, 25, 29, 33) sts].
Sizes XS (S) only:
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to end of row [29 (27) sts].
Row 2: Work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 2 rows 4 (2) more times [25 sts].
Shape Neck
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 14 (14, 14, 16, 18) rows, while at the same time, dec 1 st at raglan edge on RS rows until 4 (4, 4, 5, 6) sts rem. Dec 1 st at neck edge at end of RS rows only until 1 st rem. Fasten off.
BACK
Work from ** to ** as given for Front. Cont in patt until piece measures 181/2''/47 cm from beg; end with a WS row [105 (113, 119, 129, 137) sts].
Shape Raglans
BO 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts beg next 2 rows [101 (109,115,123, 131) sts].
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [99 (107, 113, 121,129) sts].
Row 2: P2, p2tog-tbl, work in patt to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2 [97 (105,111,119,127) sts].
Row 3: As Row 1 [95 (103, 109, 117, 125) sts].
Row 4: P3, work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 4 rows 4 (6, 8, 10, 12) more times [71 (67, 61, 57, 53) sts].
Next row (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [69 (65, 59, 55, 51) sts].
Next row: P3, work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 2 rows 13 (10, 7, 4, 2) more time(s) [43 (45, 45, 47, 47) sts]. Place rem sts on a st holder.
SLEEVES (make 2)
With smaller ndls, CO 38 (38, 42, 42, 42) sts. Work in 2x2 Rib for 275 cm, ending with a Row 2 and inc 3 (3, 3, 7, 7) sts evenly across last row [41 (41, 45, 49, 49) sts.
Establish Pattern
Change to larger ndls.
Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, k1, p2, Tw2R, Tw2L, work Row 1 of Cable Panel B over next 15 sts, Tw2R, Tw2L, p2, (k1, p1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, k1.
Row 2: (P1, k1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, p1, k2, p4, work Row 2 of Cable Panel B over next 15 sts, p4, k2, (p1, k1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, p1.
Row 3: (P1, k1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, p3, Tw2R, Tw2L, work Row 3 of Cable Panel B over next 15 sts, Tw2R, Tw2L, p3, (k1, p1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times.
Row 4: (k1, p1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times, k3, p4, work Row 4 of Cable Panel B over next 15 sts, p4, k3, (p1, k1) 3 (3, 4, 5, 5) times. These 4 rows establish Irish Moss St patt on each side of Cable Panel. Continue in patt as established for 2 more rows. Inc 1 st at each end on next row and every following 6th row 11 (12, 12, 12, 14) more times taking inc sts into Irish Moss st patt [65 (67, 71, 75, 79) sts rem], Cont even in patt until piece measures 171/2'' from beg; end with a WS row.
Shape Raglans
BO 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sts beg next 2 rows [61 (63, 67, 69, 73) sts].
Sizes S(M, L, 1X) only:
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [61 (65, 67, 71) sts].
Row 2: P2, p2togtbl, work in patt to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2 [59 (63, 65, 69) sts].
Row 3: As Row 1 [57 (61, 63, 67) sts].
Row 4: P3, work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 4 rows 0 (1, 1, 2) more time(s) [57 (55, 57, 55) sts].
All sizes:
Row 1 (RS): K2, k2tog, work in patt to last 4 sts, ssk, k2 [59 (55, 53, 55, 53) sts].
Row 2: P3, work in patt to last 3 sts, p3. Rep last 2 rows 24 (22, 21, 22, 21) more times [11 sts]. Place rem sts on a st holder.
FINISHING
Pin pieces to measurements as shown on schematic. Cover with a damp cloth and allow cloth to dry. Sew raglan seams. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends. Collar and Placket
Row 1 (RS): With RS facing and circ ndl, pick up and k51 (51, 53, 53, 55) sts up right front edge and front neck edge to raglan seam; k11 from right sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across; k43 (45, 45, 47, 47) from Back st holder, dec 3 (5, 5, 3, 3) sts evenly across; k11 from left sleeve st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across; pick up and k51 (51, 53, 53, 55) sts down left front neck edge and left front edge [160(160, 164, 168, 172) sts].
Row 2: P3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 3: K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1. Rep last 2 rows 3 more times, then rep Row 2 once.
Shape Collar
Note: When working short rows, for best results, wrap st immediately after ‘Turn’. When these wrapped sts are incorporated back into work, knit or purl into ‘wrap’ along with stitch to ‘hide’ wrap.
Next row (RS): K3, *p2. k2; rep from * to last 33 sts, turn.
Next row: Work in Rib patt as established to last 33 sts, turn. Work next 10 rows in Rib patt as established to last 4 sts before previous turn, turn.
Next row (RS): Work in Rib patt to end of row.
Next row: Work in Rib to end of row [160 (160, 164, 168, 172) sts], Cont in Rib patt until Band at center front measures to fit across center front BO edge. BO in ribbing. Overlap right lapel over left lapel at center front and sew sides of Collar and Placket in position.
Button loop: With crochet hook, join yarn with sl st about 2" above placket BO edge on side edge of Collar and Placket. Make a chain 13/4"/4.5 cm long and join with sl st in same sp as first si st. Fasten off. Sew button opposite button loop.
