Constellation Tunic by Amy Herzog

Constellation Tunic

Knitting
October 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1600 - 3500 yards (1463 - 3200 m)
34 1/4 (36 1/4, 37 3/4, 40, 42 1/4, 44 1/4, 45 3/4, 48, 52 1/4, 56, 60 1/4, 64)" [87 (92, 96, 101.5, 107.5, 112.5, 116, 122, 132.5, 142, 153, 162.5) cm
English

I love a traditional colorwork pullover. But for this sweater, worked up in Brooklyn Tweed’s stunning colors, I wanted something a bit more modern. I played with the silhouette first, opting for a wide turtleneck, snug little elbow sleeves, and an A-line tunic length. Then I sketched up some space-inspired motifs.

If this geometric patterning isn’t quite your style, no fear! I kept the stitch repeats at a very mix-and-match-friendly 12 stitches so that you can play around with different color motifs to your heart’s content.

Sizes 34 1/4 (36 1/4, 37 3/4, 40, 42 1/4, 44 1/4, 45 3/4, 48, 52 1/4, 56, 60 1/4, 64)“ 87 (92, 96, 101.5, 107.5, 112.5, 116, 122, 132.5, 142, 153, 162.5) cm will require:

  • 11 (12, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24) hanks Gale (MC)
  • 2 hanks each Humpback (A) and Vintner (B)
  • 1 hank each Hammock (C), Crumb (D), and Rainer (E)