Bowery Tunic

Bowery Tunic by Linda Marveng

What is Being Made

The Bowery Tunic is an a-line pullover sweater designed by Linda Marveng with a contemporary silhouette and extended length. This intermediate-level knitting project features a longer back that extends beyond the front, creating side vents for ease of movement. The tunic is available in six sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, with finished bust measurements from 85 cm (33.5") to 136 cm (53.5"). The garment combines a relaxed, flowing fit through the body with a structured neckline, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various styling options.

Design Features and Construction

The Bowery Tunic centers on a cable panel with electronic vibes that serves as the focal point of the design. This distinctive cable work runs vertically down the front of the garment, creating visual interest and texture. The tunic is constructed as a pullover with a crew neckline finished in garter stitch, which provides a classic, textured border. The bottom edge is also worked in garter stitch, offering a coordinated finish throughout. A signature i-cord bind off crowns the collar, adding a refined, professional detail to the neckline.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters:

• Cable knitting: The electronic-inspired cable panel requires cable stitches, which involve crossing groups of stitches over one another to create dimensional, twisted patterns
• Garter stitch: Used for the collar and bottom edge, garter stitch is created by knitting every row, producing a reversible, textured fabric with horizontal ridges
• I-cord bind off: A decorative finishing technique that creates a small, rounded cord edge along the neckline for a polished appearance
• Shaping: The a-line silhouette requires strategic increases and decreases to create the wider hip area and tapered waist, with asymmetrical front and back lengths
• Side vents: The longer back length includes vents at the sides (front vent 11 cm/4.25", back vent 22 cm/8.75") that are incorporated into the construction for functional and aesthetic purposes

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Bowery Tunic is knitted in Madeline Tosh DK, a hand-dyed yarn known for its crisp stitch definition and luxurious feel. DK weight yarn is a medium-weight option that provides excellent drape and stitch clarity, making it ideal for displaying the cable panel details. The hand-dyed nature of Madeline Tosh adds unique color variation and character to each finished garment. The pattern is designed for use with appropriate needles for DK weight yarn, allowing knitters to achieve the precise gauge necessary for accurate finished measurements and proper fit across all six sizes.