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Get all the yarn you need to make this tunic from Quince & Co. here.
Tunic knitting pattern best for the summer, inspired by the sea
I'm always inspired by nature and this time it was no different; the Seafoam Top knitting pattern draws its inspiration from the sea. Waves breaking to form foam inspired me to feature the horizontal ruching pattern. The three different colors reflect the inspiration; the body is worked in the dark blue color, changing to the lighter blue around the bust, and featuring white ruching on the shoulders, resembling the waves. This seamless tunic knit pattern draws its inspiration from the quiet yet dramatic beauty of nature. The top is designed to be timeless and fit any occasion.
How is this linen top knitting pattern constructed?
The pattern is worked seamlessly top-down, starting with the shoulder straps featuring horizontal ruching. First, the shoulder straps are casted on simultaneously with the provisional cast on method and worked from back to front. Stitches are then casted on with the backwards loop (single cast on) method between the straps for the body, connecting the straps and the front with the back. Increases are then worked in the lower portion of the body, starting below the bust, eventually creating an A shape that results in a drapey, relaxed fit that compliments any type of figure.
Finished bust circumference
The tunic was designed to be fitted around the bust with a negative ease of 8 in/20.5 cm.
- The finished bust circumference is 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52) in/ 51 (61, 71, 81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm.
- The top will fit bust circumference of 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60) in/71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm.
What is the recommended knitting gauge?
- 24 sts and 28 rows = 4 in/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles
- 28 sts and 40 rows = 4 in/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round on smaller needles
What and how much yarn is required to knit this tunic?
To make this seamless top-down summer top, you'll need:
- Fingering weight yarn - 168 yds/ 155 m per 50g skein
- Yarn used: Quince & Co. Sparrow, 100% linen.
- 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins of Banyon (cc1)
- 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins of Sea Salt (cc2)
- 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Fundi (mc) OR
- 588 (672, 840, 1008, 1176, 1344, 1512, 1680, 2016) yds/542 (620, 775, 930, 1085, 1240, 1395, 1550, 1860) m of fingering-weight yarn
What needles do you need?
You will need the following knitting needles:
- US size 0 (2mm) for purl rows (hems and rows between ruching)
- US size 3 (3.25mm) for st st (body and ruching) Both should be long circular needles (32 in/ 80 cm), or the length you’re most comfortable using.
What notions are needed to make this linen tunic?
To knit the linen tunic, it's best if you also use:
- Scrap yarn
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
- 5+ stitch markers
How difficult is this tunic knitting pattern?
Seafoam Top knitting pattern is appropriate for intermediate knitters and it could also be a fun challenge for beginner knitters. The only more challenging part are the two cast on methods: provisional and single cast on (backwards loop). The pattern contains links to relevant tutorial videos.
Where can you discuss the Seafoam Top pattern and share photos of your project?
If you would like to participate in any of my future knitting tests or discuss the Seafoam tunic pattern, you are welcome to join my discussion group on Ravelry. Follow me on Instagram or Facebook @wildernestknits for newest updates and photos of projects. Post your own projects using the hashtags #seafoamtop and #wildernestknits. I would love to see your version of the tunic pattern. You can also post your projects on Ravelry, just like the following knitters did:
