INTRODUCTION

Vanora

by Susanna IC

Easy lace, simple construction, and versatile garment – this is Vanora in a few words. It is a loose fitting tunic that can be worn on its own, over cami or a t-shirt, all of which makes this a multi seasonal garment. Vanora can be worn with whatever amount of ease you prefer; to choose the best size for you, measure your favorite garment that has a fit you love and work the size closest to that measurement.

Vanora is constructed in two rectangular pieces, from the top down, with a flattering boat neck. The front and back panels start with a few garter rows to prevent rolling, while the vertical sides are worked with slipped stitches for easy seaming and neat edges. The side seams are sewn from the bottom of the sleeve opening leaving vents at the bottom edge.

model: Michala M

photos: Susanna IC

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]

shown in size M with 2 inches/5 cm of ease at fullest part of bust
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Note: that this garment can be worn a number of different ways.
You can wear it with very little ease as shown in the photos, or with up to 6 inches/15cm of ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust: 27.25[31.75, 36, 40.25, 44.75, 49, 53.5, 57.75, 62] inches/ 69[80.5, 91.5, 102, 112.5, 124.5, 136, 146.5, 157.5] cm
Length: 23.5[23.5, 24, 24, 24.5, 25.5, 26 26, 26, ] inches/ 59.5[59.5, 61, 61, 62, 65, 66, 66, 66] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Manos del Uruguay Milo [65% wool, 35% linen; 380yd/350m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein]; color: Nautilus; 2[2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6] skeins

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US #4/3.5mm needles for working flat

Notions
removable stitch markers
stitch markers for lace (optional)
yarn needle

GAUGE

22 sts/32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Rib stitch:
Row 1 [RS]: Sl1, *p1, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl1, *k1, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1, p1.

Row 1 [RS]: Sl1, k1, yo, ssk, k1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, yo, k2.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Sl1, purl to end.
Row 3: Sl1, k1, yo, k1, S2KPO, *[k1, yo] two times, k1, S2KPO; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, k2.
Row 5: Sl1, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k2.
Row 7: Sl1, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, *yo, k1, S2KPO, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last 4 sts, yo, k1, ssk, k1.
Row 8: Sl1, purl to end.

DIRECTIONS

BACK
Note: the pieces are worked from the top down. The cast on edge is for the neckline/shoulder.

CO 75[87, 99, 111, 123, 135, 147, 159, 171] sts.
Knit 3 rows.
Next row [RS]: Work Lace pattern across, working 6-st repeat 11[13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27] times.
Work even in pattern as set until piece measures 20.5[20.5, 21, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 22, 22, 22] inches/ 52[52, 53.5, 53.5, 54.5, 54.5, 56, 56, 56] cm from CO, ending with WS row.
Work 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] inches/ 7.5[7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 10, 10, 10, 10] cm Rib stitch, ending with WS row.
BO in pattern.

FRONT
Work as for BACK, until you have worked Rows 1 - 8 of Lace 5[5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 7] times.

Next row [RS]: Sl1, knit to end.
Following row [WS]: Sl1, purl to end.

Work even in pattern as set until piece measures 20.5[20.5, 21, 21, 21.5, 21.5, 22, 22, 22] inches/ 52[52, 53.5, 53.5, 54.5, 54.5, 56, 56, 56] cm from CO, ending with WS row.

Work 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] inches/ 7.5[7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 10, 10, 10, 10] cm Rib stitch, ending with WS row.
BO in pattern.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams according to measurements.

Armhole edging
Place removable stitch marker on front and back 8.5[8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 10] inches/ 21.5[21.5, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5] cm down from shoulder seam. With RS facing, pick up and knit sts through every stitch of the slipped edge along both sides of the body, from the first marker up to the shoulder seam and down to the second marker. Knit 3 rows. BO on RS.

Starting with the armhole edging, sew side seams leaving the bottom 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] inches/ 7.5[7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 10, 10, 10, 10] cm open for side vents.

A: Body Width: 13.75[15.75, 18, 20, 22.25, 24.5, 26.75, 28.75, 31] inches/ 35[40, 45.5, 51, 56.5, 62.5, 68, 73, 78.5] cm
B: Length: 23.5[23.5, 24, 24, 24.5, 25.5, 26, 26, 26] inches/ 59.5[59.5, 61, 61, 62, 65, 66, 66, 66] cm
C: Neck width: 11[11, 11, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5, 12, 12, 12] inches/ 28[28, 28, 29, 29, 29, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5] cm
D: Shoulder width: 1.5[2.5, 3.5, 4.25, 5.25, 6.25, 7, 8, 9.5] inches/ 4[6.5, 9, 11, 13.5, 16, 18, 20.5, 24] cm
E: Armhole depth: 8.5[8.5, 9, 9, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 10] inches/ 21.5[21.5, 23, 23, 24, 24, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5] cm
F: Underarm to start of hem: all sizes 12 inches/30.5cm
G: Hem depth: 3[3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4] inches/ 7.5[7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 10, 10, 10, 10] cm


ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Susanna IC has an extensive collection of studio arts and art history degrees as well as a rather large yarn stash.

Her projects and designs can be found on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook, and at her website.

Pattern & images © 2019 Susanna IC.