Lady Aviete

Lady Aviete Ladies' Tunic by knitforsweet

What is Being Made

The Lady Aviete is a ladies' tunic designed by Natalie Pelykh and translated by Katharina Sokiran. This intermediate-level knitting project creates a fitted tunic top available in multiple sizes ranging from 32 to 50, with chest circumferences from 81.5 cm [32 in] to larger dimensions. The tunic is constructed as a single garment with careful shaping at the armholes and professional finishing techniques.

Construction Method and Techniques

The Lady Aviete employs a strategic combination of knitting techniques to achieve its finished shape. The garment is worked from the bottom up in one piece in the round until the armhole level is reached. At this point, the construction transitions to back-and-forth rows, allowing the front and back pieces to be worked separately for proper shaping and fit.

Shoulders are professionally joined using the three-needle bind-off method, a technique that creates a strong, seamless connection between front and back shoulder edges. This method is particularly valued in intermediate and advanced knitting for its durability and neat appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch structure of the Lady Aviete is Stockinette stitch, which forms the foundation of the garment. This classic stitch is worked as follows:

• In the round: Knit all stitches in every round, creating smooth V-shaped columns on the right side
• In back-and-forth rows: Knit on the right side and purl on the wrong side, producing the same characteristic Stockinette appearance

The tunic features lace pattern charts that add visual interest and sophistication to the design. The lace patterns include side lace panel #1, which appears in different chart versions depending on size range. The lace patterns incorporate yarn overs as a key design element. When working lace patterns in the round, all yarn overs are knitted in the following row to maintain proper stitch count and pattern integrity.

Chart reading follows standard knitting conventions: charts show all rows for both the right side (RS) and wrong side (WS), and knitters work from bottom to top, reading rows and rounds from right to left. This systematic approach ensures accurate lace pattern placement throughout the garment.

Materials Required

The Lady Aviete requires yarn in quantities that vary by size. Smaller sizes (32-38) require approximately 220-240 grams of yarn, while larger sizes require proportionally more yardage. The downloadable PDF pattern provides complete specifications for all size ranges, including detailed yardage requirements necessary for successful project planning.

Knitters will need appropriately sized needles for the yarn weight specified in the pattern, along with a stitch marker for tracking round beginnings during the in-the-round construction phase.

Difficulty Level

Classified as intermediate, the Lady Aviete assumes knitters have solid foundational skills including in-the-round knitting, Stockinette stitch mastery, and comfort reading lace charts. The combination of seamless construction, lace pattern work, and the three-needle bind-off technique makes this project suitable for knitters ready to expand their technical repertoire beyond basic garment construction.