This design was entered in my sketchpad last Fall, but Christmas knitting always takes presidence, so she didn't make it to my needles until February.
The sample was knit up in Knitpicks Gloss - HW, on size US8 and US9 needles. The color I chose was Masala and I used approximately 5.5 skiens.
Using blocking wires, threaded through the bottom and shoulders, made it easy to block. The varied ribbed pattern gave it easy body shaping.
A faux, double-breasted front, using large snaps, helped to keep the front to lie flat. The front and back were knit separately, and after using a 3-needle bind-off at the shoulders, the front placket and neckband were picked-up and knit in ribbing, going the opposite direction of the body.
I was really pleased with the final product. The fit was perfect, and although the warmer weather will prevent me from wearing the tunic with leggings and boots, I guess it will be fine with crop pants and sandals, at least until it is too hot to wear a heavy knit. You can get the pattern for Alexandria at: Ravelry.
Licorice Whip will be delivering her first crea (baby alpaca) in early May. Since my last give-away was so well received, I have decided to give-away a 450 yard hank of Licorice's DK weight yarn.
The yarn is a heathered gray, and is an alpaca/bamboo blend. It is extremly soft. A drawing will be made from my "Followers" on May Day (May 1), so get signed up, if you are interested in winning. I'll keep you posted on Licorice's delivery. Happy Knitting!
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