Christmas Morning Tunic is part of our 2025 Christmas collection. The tunic features little presents with i-cord bows around the bottom of the body. The tunic has a round yoke, a slight A-line shape in the body and straight sleeves. Both body and the sleeves are finished with a folded edge, while the neckline has an i-cord edge that ends up in a bow in the back. Christmas Morning Tunic is worked from the top down using 1 strand of Merino + 1 strand of Soft Silk Mohair held together throughout.

You start with the i-cord neckband and ties before continuing with the yoke, working back and forth at first to create the keyhole opening. Afterwards, you continue in the round. The neck opening and body are shaped with German short rows. The presents are charted only and worked using the Fair Isle technique and finished with i-cord ties as a separate step.

Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
Finished measurements: Chest circumference: approx. 95 (101, 105, 110, 118, 128, 138, 149, 156) cm [37½ (39¾, 41¼, 43¼, 46½, 50½, 54¼, 58¾, 61½)]” to fit chest circumference: 76-83 (84-91, 92-99, 100-107, 108-116, 117-127, 128-139, 140-149, 150-160) cm [30-32¾ (33-35¾, 36¼-39, 39¼-42¼, 42½-45¾, 46-50, 50½-54¾, 55-58¾, 59-63)]”; Length from shoulder to edge: approx. 57 (59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 75) cm [22½ (23¼, 24, 24¾, 25½, 26½, 27¼, 28, 29½)]”; Sleeve length from underarm to edge: approx. 46 (46, 47, 47, 47, 46, 46, 45, 45) cm [18 (18, 18½, 18½, 18½, 18, 18, 17¾, 17¾)]”
Yarn: 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Merino (250 m [273 yd] / 50 g [1.8 oz]), fingering-weight yarn, 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2 + 1 strand of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (225 m [246 yd] / 25 g [0.9 oz]), lace-weight yarn, 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls in MC, 1 ball in CC1 and 1 ball in CC2. Sample is in Merino in Licorice colorway + Soft Silk Mohair in Slate Green colorway (MC), Merino + Soft Silk Mohair in Linen (CC1) and Bottle Green (CC2) colorways
Needles: 3.5 mm / US4 and 4 mm / US6 circular and double-pointed needles, or in size to obtain gauge
Gauge (after blocking): 21 sts and 33 rows = 10 cm [4”] in st st with 4 mm / US6 needles
Notions: Stitch markers, waste yarn, stitch holders, tapestry needle, small safety pin

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