String Carly Tunic Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Carly Tunic: Knitted Luxury Sweater Pattern

What is Being Made

The String Carly Tunic is a sophisticated knitted pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech. This garment features a tunic-length silhouette with a finished length of 26 inches, making it an elegant layering piece. The tunic is available in four sizes ranging from Small to Extra Large, with bust measurements from 36½ inches up to 47 inches. The design includes functional patch pockets integrated into the front panels, adding both style and practicality to this refined sweater.

Techniques Used

The Carly Tunic is constructed using a bottom-up knitting method, meaning the garment is built from the hem upward. The sweater is worked flat on straight needles in separate pieces, then seamed together to create the finished garment. This construction method allows for precise shaping and pocket placement.

The pattern employs short-row shaping to sculpt the shoulders and front neckline, creating a refined fit across the upper body. The short rows are worked using the wrap-and-turn (w&t) technique, which prevents holes and creates smooth shaping transitions. Additionally, the pattern incorporates pocket linings that are knitted separately and then joined to the front pieces using a knit-together technique, ensuring durability and a professional finish.

The neckband is picked up and knitted using a circular needle, a technique that creates a seamless, polished neckline finish without the bulk of a sewn binding.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch throughout the Carly Tunic is Stockinette Stitch (St st), which creates the smooth, classic fabric characteristic of this garment. Stockinette Stitch is worked by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, producing the signature V-pattern texture on the front of the fabric.

The neckband features K2, P2 Rib, a balanced ribbed stitch pattern that alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches. This ribbing provides elasticity and helps the neckline maintain its shape and fit. The ribbed pattern is worked in the round on the circular needle, creating a neat, stretchy finish.

Decreases are incorporated using ssk (slip, slip, knit) and k2tog (knit two together) techniques to shape the front neck opening and shoulders smoothly.

Materials and Specifications

The Carly Tunic pattern calls for STRING BREEZE yarn, a luxurious blend consisting of 60% cotton, 20% cashmere, and 20% silk. This fiber composition creates a breathable yet soft garment with excellent drape and comfort. The pattern requires 8 to 11 balls depending on size, with each ball weighing 1.75 ounces (50 grams) and containing 136 yards (125 meters) of yarn. The sample shown is worked in color #201483, a flattering pink shade.

The pattern specifies Size 8 (5 mm) needles for the main body pieces and a Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) for the neckband. Knitters should verify their gauge before beginning: the pattern requires 18 stitches and 27 rows to equal 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. Additional supplies include stitch holders for managing stitches during construction and a yarn needle for weaving in ends and seaming pieces together.