T Shirt in Mirasol Pima Kuri - M5096 - Downloadable PDF

V-Neck Tunic in Mirasol Pima Kuri – Pattern M5096 by Fran Morgan

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern by Fran Morgan provides instructions for a V-Neck Tunic worked in Mirasol Pima Kuri yarn. Rated as an Easy skill level, this design is an excellent choice for beginner and confident beginner knitters looking to build their skills while creating a wearable, polished garment. The pattern is available in four sizes — Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large — with finished bust measurements ranging from 91.5 cm / 36 in up to 122 cm / 48 in, and a shoulder-to-hem length of approximately 58.5 cm to 65.5 cm (23 in to 25¾ in) depending on size.

About the Design

The tunic is described as a close-fitting garment with approximately 5 cm / 2 in of ease, giving it a neat, tailored silhouette. A key design detail is the V-neckline, which adds an elegant, elongating finish to the front of the piece. The garment features side vents at the lower hem, created through a clever use of Garter stitch borders during the cast-on section. These vents add ease of movement and a refined, contemporary look to what is otherwise a straightforward construction.

Both the back and front panels are worked alike, simplifying the construction process and making this pattern particularly approachable for newer knitters. The fabric transitions from a structured side-vent section into a reversible fabric as the vents are completed, an interesting textural detail that demonstrates how simple stitch combinations can produce sophisticated results.

Construction and Techniques

The tunic is constructed using a flat knitting method, with stitches cast on and worked back and forth in rows. The pattern begins with a Garter stitch border of 10 rows, which creates a firm, non-curling hem — a practical and attractive foundation for the garment. The side vent shaping is achieved by maintaining 6 stitches at each end of the row in Garter stitch while the central stitches are worked in a combination of knit and purl to create the main fabric texture.

The transition from the side vent section to the main body involves a gradual shift in stitch placement across four rows, moving one stitch at a time from the Garter border into the central panel. This technique produces a smooth, angled transition rather than an abrupt change, and results in a fabric described in the pattern as reversible — meaning both sides of the knitted fabric present a neat, finished appearance.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch – worked by knitting every row; used for the cast-on hem border and the side vent sections, providing structure and preventing curling
• Knit and Purl combinations – used across the main body to create the primary fabric texture and the reversible panel
• V-neck shaping – referenced in the design, adding a classic neckline detail

Materials Required

• Yarn: Mirasol Pima Kuri in color #07 — a worsted weight yarn; quantities required are 3 (4, 5, 5) x 100g skeins for sizes Small through X-Large respectively
• Needles: A pair of 4 mm / US 6 straight needles, or the size needed to obtain the correct tension

Yarn Details – Mirasol Pima Kuri

Mirasol Pima Kuri is a yarn from the Mirasol brand, worked at a worsted weight. Mirasol yarns are known for their use of natural Peruvian fibres, and Pima Kuri is crafted to deliver a smooth, soft fabric with excellent stitch definition — qualities that make it particularly well suited to a garment like this tunic, where the interplay of knit and purl stitches benefits from clear stitch clarity. The worsted weight ensures the tunic knits