Venny Cabled Tunic in Novita Natura - Downloadable PDF

Venny Cabled Tunic Knitting Pattern in Novita Natura – Free Downloadable PDF

The Venny Cabled Tunic is a beautifully structured, cable-rich knitted tunic designed by Sari Nordlund and worked in Novita Natura yarn. Available as a free downloadable PDF, this pattern is rated intermediate to challenging in difficulty and is a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable reading multi-section cable charts and managing complex stitch patterns in the round. The tunic is a substantial garment featuring an elegant combination of seed stitch borders and intricate cable panels, making it a standout piece for any handknitted wardrobe.

Garment Overview

The Venny Cabled Tunic is a long-line pullover tunic with a front hem that is 7 cm / 2¾ inches shorter than the back, creating a subtle high-low hemline. The garment is worked primarily in the round and then separated at the underarm to work the front and back pieces independently. It includes integrated sleeves, with an inner sleeve length ranging from 31 to 34 cm / 12¼ to 13½ inches depending on size.

Sizing and Dimensions

• Sizes available: S, M, L/XL, XXL, 3XL
• Body circumference: 104(112)120(128)136(144) cm / 41(44)47¼(50½)53½(56¾) in
• Back length: 78(80)82(84)86(88) cm / 30¾(31½)32¼(33)33¾(34¾) in
• Front length: Approximately 7 cm / 2¾ in shorter than the back
• Inner sleeve length: 31(32)33(33)34(34) cm / 12¼(12½)13(13)13½(13½) in

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a range of knitting techniques that make it well-suited to an intermediate knitter looking to develop their skills further. Key construction and finishing techniques include:

• Knitting in the round – the body is worked circularly before being separated at the underarm
• Piece separation – front and back are divided after the body reaches a specific measurement, with stitches bound off at the underarm
• Chart reading – the pattern uses five distinct chart sections (A, B, C, D, and E), each with different row repeat sequences
• Staggered chart entry – sections A and E begin at rows 2–30 before repeating rows 1–30; sections B and D begin at rows 7–24 before repeating rows 1–24; section C repeats rows 2–43 continuously
• Needle switching – knitters begin on smaller needles and switch to larger needles as instructed
• Stitch markers – a marker is placed for the beginning of round to track pattern placement
• Pattern maintenance during shaping – knitters must work decreases while keeping the established stitch pattern intact, including working first and last stitches together as required

Stitches Used

The Venny Cabled Tunic features a rich combination of stitch patterns that create its distinctive textured surface:

• Seed stitch – used at both ends of the work (3 to 31 stitches depending on size) as a textural border and edging detail
• Cable stitches – multiple cable panels worked across five chart sections (A, B, C, D, E), each with its own row repeat and stitch count, creating the tunic's signature cabled aesthetic
• Knit and purl combinations – used throughout the cable charts to frame and define each cable panel

The cable sections are carefully sequenced so that the overall fabric has a harmonious, layered texture. The five-section chart layout means that different parts of the garment feature cables of varying widths and crossing frequencies, adding visual complexity and depth to the finished piece