Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. .

The Maker’s Forest Tunic is a fascinating seamless knit. The seamless construction is achieved by casting on provisionally at the back armhole opening, working up and over the shoulders down to the bottom of the front armholes, then joining to work in the round from the top down. (The pattern includes a schematic to help visualize this journey.)

The tunic skirt is flared by gradually increasing needle size over the course of the lace pattern.

Yarn: Lace Weight

Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) To fit upper bust measurement (see note about measuring upper bust) 29-31 (33-35, 37-39, 41-43, 45-47, 49-51, 53-55, 57-59)” / 73.7-78.7 (83.8-88.9, 94-99.1, 104.1-109.2, 114.3-119.4, 124.5-129.5, 134.6-139.7, 144.8-149.9) cm.

Yardage: Approx. 950 (1100, 1200, 1310, 1440, 1570, 1700, 1850) yards/ 870 (1006, 1098, 1198, 1317, 1436, 1555, 1692) metres.

Needles: US Size 4 / 3.5 mm, US Size 6/4 mm and US Size 7 / 4.5 mm, or size necessary to obtain gauge. 32” (80 cm) circulars for sizes S - XL, or 40” (100 cm) circulars for sizes 2X - 5X in each size, and 24” (60 cm) circular needle in US Size 4 / 3.5 mm.

Gauge: 27 stitches and 34 rows = 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on smallest needles

Notions: Waste yarn, up to 17 stitch markers, stitch holder, tapestry needle.

Special Techniques:

• lace knitting

• provisional cast-on

• short-row shaping