Gortenzia - boat-neck sweater tunic

Downloadable PDF knitting pattern.

The Gortenzia sweater is a long-sleeved, tunic-length boat-neck sweater with textured knit pattern details on the shoulders, sleeves and sides. It is worked seamlessly from top to bottom, starting at the neckline. The saddle shoulder construction in this design is combined with contiguous construction to form the yoke and sleeve caps. The body of the sweater is worked with an A-line shape to the bottom hem. The front and back hemline are worked separately back and forth. After the body is finished, the sleeves are worked in rounds top down to the desired length and finished with cuffs in a pattern to match the hem. 

Sizes, actual chest circumference (inches)

28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44) (46, 48, 50)

Finished chest circumference (inches)

31 (33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47) (49, 51, 53)

For a comfortable fit, choose the size with 2-3 inches of positive ease.

Gauge

24 sts x 32 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm square over stockinette stitch and Hemline Rib Stitch on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles (blocked); 20 sts x 40 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm square over garter stitch on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles (blocked)

Yardage required (approx.)

1153 (1238, 1323, 1411, 1499, 1589, 1680, 1786, 1895) (1980, 2060, 2140) yards /

1054 (1132, 1210, 1290, 1371, 1453, 1536, 1633, 1733) (1811, 1884, 1957) meters

Yarn used in the sample

Sweet Fiber Yarns Sweet Merino Lite, 475 yards / 434 meters, 115 grams / 4.06 ounces

Materials

US 3 / 3.25mm circular needles (16 inches / 40 cm), or size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch - for neckband;

US 3 / 3.25mm circular needles (24 inches / 60 cm), or size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch - from neckline to yoke;

US 3 / 3.25mm circular needles (32 inches / 80 cm), or size to obtain gauge in stockinette stitch - for body;

US 3 / 3.25mm double pointed needles - for sleeves; tapestry needle; stitch markers 

Skill level

Intermediate