Frontenac
Frontenac
From the lush collar hugging the neck to the long hem falling at mid-thigh, this loose-fitting tunic vest is the epitome of style. Details include two front pockets and the back is knitted in a contrasting yarn for a block of unexpected color viewed from the side or rear. Can be worn layered or alone.
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Construction
Garment is worked in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together, then the collar is worked circularly from picked-up stitches.
Sizes
37 (39½, 41½, 43½, 45½, 47½)" finished bust circumference
Model wearing size 39ó" with +6ó" of ease
Yarn
Jones & Vandermeer Clever Camel
100% Baby Camel
110 yards / 100 meters per 50 g skein
5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins Main Color (MC)
475 (500, 560, 585, 610, 670) yards
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins Contrasting Color (CC)
300 (315, 350, 370, 385, 420) yards
Sample photographed in colors Snowden Grey (MC) and Carbon (CC)
Gauge
15½ stitches & 23 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with Needle A, after blocking
Needle A (for Main Fabric)
One 24" circular needle
5.5 mm / US size 9 or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Needle B (for Ribbing)
One 16" circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
5 mm / US size 8
Other Materials
Cable needle (CN), stitch holders or waste yarn, removeable stitch markers, blunt tapestry needle, T-pins and blocking wires (optional but recommended)
Skill. Level
3 of 5