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Forever 16 tunic is a long version of Forever 16 hoodie. It uses a combination of contiguous and raglan shaping to create its unique shape. It is worked seamlessly from the top down then the hood is worked by picking up stitches along the neckline. The curved hemline is shaped with short rows. The pattern includes video tutorials to guide you along. The pockets are worked at the same time as the tunic and require very little finishing. A pocketless version is also included in the pattern.

Two drawstring options are given in the pattern. The crochet drawstring comes with written directions, charted directions and video to make sure that you can do it even if you are new to crochet.

This sweater is designed with inclusive sizing, designed to fit actual bust sizes from 76 cm / 30 inches to 168 cm / 66 inches. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches.

Materials

Yarn

Worsted weight

Shown here: Nature’s Luxury Homey Nature (100% Merino Wool; 215 m/235 yds, 100 g/3.53 oz skein; color #422): 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) {9, 9, 10, 10, 11} skeins

Yardage requirement (not including drawstring):

1235 (1335, 1435, 1565, 1695) {1760, 1910, 2020, 2145, 2285} m / 1355 (1460, 1570, 1710, 1855) {1925, 2090, 2210, 2345, 2495} yds, including 10% allowance

There are two drawstring options:

1. Crochet drawstring (in DK weight cotton): 30 (30, 30, 30, 30) {30, 35, 35, 35, 35} m / 30 (30, 35, 35, 35) {35, 35, 35, 35, 35} ydsRowan Purelife Organic Cotton DK (100% Cotton; 120 m / 131 yds, 50 g/ 1.76 oz ball) is used in the sample.

2. Drawstring in the same yarn requires an additional 30 (30, 30, 35, 35) {35, 35, 35, 35, 35} m / 35 (35, 35, 35, 35) {35, 40, 40, 40, 40} yds, including 10% allowance

Needles

• 5 mm / US 8 circular needle of length 60 - 100 cm / 24 - 40 inches or longer, depending on your size; adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

• 5 mm / US 8 needles in your preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, for the sleeves.

• 4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 100 cm / 40 inches, for the hood.

• spare needle of size smaller or equal to 4 mm / US 6 circular needle of length 100 cm / 40 inches, for the hood.

• 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle of length 100 cm / 40 inches, for the hood.

• 4.5 mm / US 7 needles in your preferred style for narrow circumference knitting, for the drawstring.

• optional 4 mm / size G crochet hook (for the crochet drawstring)

Notions

Safety pin; stitch markers; waste yarn; yarn needle

Gauge

15.5 sts x 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, blocked.

Sizes
#sizeinclusive

Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) {6, 7, 8, 9, 10}

This garment is intended to be worn with about 18-24 cm / 7-9.5 inches positive ease. For this design to fit properly, it is important that you choose a size with sufficient positive ease.

Shown in size 1, modeled with 21.5 cm / 8.5 inches of positive ease.

Finished Measurements

Finished chest circumference: 100.5 (106, 116, 126.5, 139.5) {147, 155, 162.5, 173, 183} cm / 39.5 (41.75, 45.75, 49.75, 54.75) {58, 61, 64, 68, 72.25} inches

How to choose your size: Measure a sweater in a similar style in your closet or add the amount of desired ease to your actual bust measurement, pick the size closest to that number. For example, if you want 18 cm / 7 inches of positive ease and your bust measurement is 99 cm / 39 inches, you should pick size 3.

Required Skills

Decreases, increases, picking up stitches, three-needle bind-off