String Lange Tunic Jumper Knitting Pattern

String Lange Tunic

What is Being Made

The Lange Tunic is a knitted pullover sweater designed by Lidia Karabinech for String. This garment is a sophisticated tunic-length piece available in three sizes: Small (bust 34"/86.5 cm), Medium (bust 38"/96.5 cm), and Large (bust 42"/109.5 cm), with a finished length to shoulder of 27½"/70 cm. The tunic features a classic pullover construction with a refined silhouette suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone piece.

Construction Techniques

The Lange Tunic is constructed using a bottom-up, seamed, worked-flat approach. The garment is knitted in separate pieces rather than in the round. The back is constructed as one continuous piece, while the front is worked in two separate pieces that are strategically joined at the top by knitting stitches together, creating a unified front panel. This two-piece front construction allows for design flexibility and shaping options.

The tunic employs a tubular cast-on technique, which creates a professional, finished edge without the need for additional finishing work. This method begins with waste yarn to establish the foundation, then transitions to the main yarn for the body of the garment. The use of wrap and turn (w&t) shaping appears in the pattern, indicating the incorporation of short-row shaping to create custom fit and three-dimensional garment structure.

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern featured in the Lange Tunic is the Waffle Rib, which creates visual texture and elasticity. The Waffle Rib pattern is worked over 4 rows and combines knit and purl stitches in a specific sequence:

• Row 1 (Right Side): Alternating knit 1, purl 1 to the last stitch, ending with knit 1
• Row 2 (Wrong Side): Alternating purl 1, then knitting 1 in the row below, ending with purl 1
• Row 3: Repeats Row 1
• Row 4: Alternating purl 1, knit 1 to the last stitch, ending with purl 1

The pattern also incorporates 1x1 Rib stitching, which alternates single knit and purl stitches in rounds. This ribbed stitch provides stretch and recovery, making it ideal for cuffs, necklines, and waistbands where fitted edges are desired. The ribbing helps the garment maintain its shape and provides comfortable wearing ease.

The gauge for the Waffle Rib pattern, worked with the larger needles after blocking, is 27 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches (10 cm). Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements and drape of this tunic.

Materials

The Lange Tunic is designed to be knitted with STRING BLOSSOM yarn, a luxurious blend of 50% cashmere and 50% silk. This premium fiber combination provides exceptional softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen. The yarn is supplied in balls of 1.75 ounces (50 grams) with 177 yards (162 meters) per ball. Yardage requirements vary by size: Small requires 8 balls, Medium requires 9 balls, and Large requires 10 balls. The recommended color is 200072 fog, a neutral tone suitable for versatile styling.

The pattern calls for two pairs of size 5 (3.75mm) needles for the main body knitting, or the size necessary to obtain the specified gauge. A size 4 (3.5mm) circular needle measuring 16 inches (40 cm) long is used for ribbed sections. Additional supplies include waste yarn for the tubular cast-on, six stitch holders for managing stitches during construction, two removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends.