Tuva Pattern
Lead designer: Shellie Anderson
Exemplify poise with Tuva. The multi-season fabric in Cima and Lunar adds shine to this contemporary tunic, while classic shaping and sophisticated details adapt easily to both casual wear and elegant events.
Skill Level
Intermediate
MATERIALS
Shibui Knits Cima
4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Shibui Knits Lunar
4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
Shown in Ash
Gauge
23 sts & 32 rows = 4" in St st after blocking, with 1 strand of Cima and 1 strand of Lunar held together, on size 6 needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Needles
Size 5 (3.75 mm) 16" circular needle
Size 6 (4 mm) needles
Spare size 6 needle for 3-Needle Bind-Off
Size
XS (S, M, M/L, L, XL, XXL)
To fit bust size 32.5 (34.5, 36.5, 38.5, 40.5, 44.5, 48.5)"
Finished Dimensions
36.75 (39, 41, 43.25, 45.25, 48.75, 52.75)" bust circumference
27.5 (28, 28.5, 28.75, 28.75, 29, 29.5)" back length from shoulder
Model is 5' 9" wearing Size S with approx +4.5" ease
Notes
Tuva is worked flat from the bottom up using 1 strand of Cima and 1 strand of Lunar held together throughout with 1 × 1 Crossed Stitch edgings on hem and sleeve cuffs. Pullover features slight A-line shaping with vents at the hem. Extended length sleeves are worked flat with a vent at the wrist, then set in and seamed. A Stockinette Stitch collar is picked up and worked in the round at the V-neck.