NEW!!! KNITTING PATTERN -- Rubee's Tunic Top - P275
A Summer tunic top that can be layered for the cooler days with a simple long sleeve top worn underneath. Great if knitted in cotton and ideal for a hot Summer’s day with a breathable design to help your little one stay cool. Knitted from the top down, no seaming required. The i-cord ties can be are a great way to get a little more wear out of this top as they can be adjusted to suit your required length.
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This can be knitted up in 8ply cotton knitted on 3.25 mm needles.
OR
5/6 ply yarn on 3.5 mm needles to achieve the same gauge as per my
pattern.
A Summer tunic top that can be layered for the cooler days with a simple long sleeve top worn underneath. Great if knitted in cotton and ideal for a hot Summer’s day with a breathable design to help your little one stay cool. Knitted from the top down, no seaming required. The i-cord ties can be are a great way to get a little more wear out of this top as they can be adjusted to suit your required length.
*****
This can be knitted up in 8ply cotton knitted on 3.25 mm needles.
OR
5/6 ply yarn on 3.5 mm needles to achieve the same gauge as per my
pattern.
A Summer tunic top that can be layered for the cooler days with a simple long sleeve top worn underneath. Great if knitted in cotton and ideal for a hot Summer’s day with a breathable design to help your little one stay cool. Knitted from the top down, no seaming required. The i-cord ties can be are a great way to get a little more wear out of this top as they can be adjusted to suit your required length.
*****
This can be knitted up in 8ply cotton knitted on 3.25 mm needles.
OR
5/6 ply yarn on 3.5 mm needles to achieve the same gauge as per my
pattern.
SKILL LEVEL - Intermediate
SIZES
[A] -- 6 months
[B] -- 1 year
[C] -- 2 years
[D] -- 4 years
YARN REQUIRED
This can be knitted up in 8ply cotton knitted on 3.25 mm needles.
OR
5/6 ply yarn on 3.5 mm needles to achieve the same gauge as per my
pattern.
Knitted in Cotton on 3.25 mm needles – Yarn Heirloom Cotton 8 ply 120 m/ 131 yd per 50 gram ball.
[A] -- 85 grams / 205 metres / 225 yards
[B] -- 95 grams / 230 metres / 250 yards
[C] -- 125 grams / 300 metres / 330 yards
[D] -- 145 grams / 350 metres / 380 yards
Knitted in wool on 3.5 mm needles - Drover and Classer 330 m/361 yd per 95-100 g hank.
[A] -- 60 grams / 200 metres / 215 yards
[B] -- 70 grams / 230 metres / 255 yards
[C] -- 90 grams / 295 metres / 325 yards
[D] -- 105 grams / 345 metres / 380 yards
NEEDLES REQUIRED
If knitting in cotton
Size 3.25mm (US 3 : UK 10) straight needles.
Size 3.25mm (US 3 : UK 10) circular needles, 61 cm (24 in).
If knitting in Sports weight yarn
Size 3.5mm (US 4) straight needles.
Size 3.5mm (US 4) circular needles, 61 cm (24 in).
OTHER MATERIALS
2 Stitch holders
Darning needle
TENSION / GAUGE
25 sts / 32 rows = 10 cm (4 in worked on 3.25 mm needles in Cotton.
AND the exact same gauge if knitted in 5/6 sports weight yarn on 3.5mm needles worked in st st.