Tartufo by Åsa Buchta

Craft: Knitting

Your newest everyday wardrobe staple, Tartufo is a simple knitted tunic that gives new meaning to elevated comfort. Front and back hems are knitted separately, then joined for working the body in the round. Stitches are divided at the underarms to work the back and front separately.

Finished Measurements

Bust: (37¾, 42¼, 46¾) 50¼, 53¾, 58¼ {61¾, 66¼, 69¾}“ / (96, 107.5, 118.5) 127.5, 136.5, 148 {157, 168.5, 177} cm

Length: (28¼, 28¾, 29) 29¼, 30¼, 30¾ {31¼, 31½, 31¾}” / (72, 73, 73.5) 74.5, 77, 78 {79.5, 80, 80.5} cm

Shown in size 46¾“ / 118.5 cm.

Recommended ease: Approximately 4–8” / 10–20 cm positive ease.

Yarn

BERROCO TALARA (50 grs): (10, 11, 12) 13, 14, 16 {17, 18, 19} balls #7339 Ica

Needles & Notions

32” / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 7 / 4.5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm or size to obtain gauge

16” / 40 cm circular needle, size 7 / 4.5 mm for neck

Double-pointed needles, or preferred needles for working small circumferences, sizes 7 /

4.5 mm and 9 / 5.5 mm

Stitch markers (1 a different color for BOR)

Waste yarn to hold stitches

Gauge

18 sts and 26 rows / rounds = 4” / 10 cm in St st using larger needles