Artyarns Lazy Days Tunic Jumper Knitting Pattern

Artyarns Lazy Days Tunic: Knitted Sweater Pattern Summary

What Is Being Made

The Lazy Days Tunic is a sophisticated knitted sweater designed by Iris Schreier for Artyarns. This garment is a pullover tunic-style top available in four size ranges: 32/34" bust, 36/38" bust, 40/42" bust, and 44/46" bust, with corresponding lengths from 22.5" to 24". The tunic features a luxurious construction using two coordinating yarns worked together to create visual interest and texture.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Lazy Days Tunic is constructed using a seamed, worked flat technique. Rather than being knitted in the round as a single piece, this garment is engineered as four separate rectangles—the back panel, front panel, and two sleeves. Each component is knitted flat on straight needles, then carefully seamed together to form the finished tunic. This modular construction approach allows for precise shaping and makes the pattern accessible to knitters of varying skill levels.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to create its structure and shaping:

• Knit and Purl stitches form the foundation of the fabric
• Kfb (knit into front and back) creates increases of one stitch
• M1L (make one left) produces increases by picking up the bar between stitches
• K2tog (knit two together) creates single stitch decreases
• P2tog (purl two together) produces purl-based decreases
• CDD (central double decrease) removes two stitches in a centered manner, creating a more refined decrease line
• S1 (slip stitch) is used for edge management
• Diagonal pattern creates the primary texture and visual interest throughout the garment

The pattern emphasizes that row gauge is especially important for this design, as the diagonal stitch pattern requires precise gauge maintenance for proper fit and appearance. Knitters are provided with detailed gauge instructions: cast on 3 stitches and work a 4" x 4" swatch using the specified increase pattern (kfb on alternating rows) to achieve the required 20 stitches and 32 rows in the diagonal pattern.

Yarn and Materials

The Lazy Days Tunic showcases Artyarns' luxury yarn offerings through a two-yarn combination:

• Yarn A: Beaded Silk & Sequins Light in Lilac (2, 2, 2, or 3 skeins depending on size)
• Yarn B: Merino Cloud in Lilac (2, 2, 2, or 3 skeins depending on size)

These yarns are worked together to create a cohesive fabric with visual depth. The Beaded Silk & Sequins Light adds shimmer and embellishment, while the Merino Cloud provides softness and warmth. Knitters will need US Size 7 needles (4.5 mm) or the size required to achieve the specified gauge of 5 stitches and 8 rows per 1" square in stockinette stitch, or 20 stitches and 32 rows per 4" square in the diagonal pattern.

Gauge Information

Achieving proper gauge is critical for this pattern. The standard gauge is 5 stitches and 8 rows equaling 1" x 1" in stockinette stitch. However, when working the diagonal pattern featured in the tunic, the gauge shifts to 20 stitches and 32 rows per 4" square. The pattern includes a dedicated gauge swatch instruction that requires knitters to cast on 3 stitches and work rows of kfb increases until a 4" x 4" square is achieved, allowing for accurate gauge measurement before beginning the actual garment pieces.