I needed a knitted top for a special event in Japan. The event was in the fall, and I wanted the knitted top to match their seasonal style. Also, of course, I wanted to wear it in the warm climate here in Arizona. I designed a vest with large armholes so I can wear it with a tank top for a cool and breezy look, or I can wear it with a long sleeve shirt.
This tunic has a longer length and narrower bottom. Together, these make a nice vertical line. The drape turtle neck adds a feminine touch. The stitch patterns are a combination of knit and purl stitches. I kept the stitch pattern very simple so that shaping is easier. The shaping is worked with ssk, k2tog and m1. The pattern tells you exactly how and where to work them.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
S (M, L, XL, XXL) Shown in Size M
Choose the size for your ease preference.
The model wears it with 10” of positive ease.

Finished Size
Chest: 39 (43, 47, 50 ½, 54)”

Materials
4 (5, 5-6, 6, 6-7) skeins of DanDoh Yarn “Silk +”
(76% silk, 24% cotton, 227 yards/50g), L Gray
US 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles, or size to obtain gauge
Removable stitch markers
Stitch markers
Darning needle

Gauge
22 sts x 33 rows = 4“ in Rib Stitch Pattern (blocked)