Tunika Ebeltoft

Tunika Ebeltoft by Bunte Fussel

What is Being Made

The Tunika Ebeltoft is a knitted tunic top designed by Bunte Fussel, an independent designer. This garment is constructed as a pullover-style tunic worked seamlessly from the bottom up in the round. The pattern is available in four size options: 36/38, 40/42, 44/46, and 48/50, making it accessible for a range of body measurements. The tunic represents an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for crafters with foundational skills who are ready to tackle garment construction.

Techniques Used

The Tunika Ebeltoft employs circular knitting techniques throughout its construction. The garment is worked in the round from the lower body upward, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish. This method requires the use of circular needles and double-pointed needles (Nadelspiel) to manage stitches as the garment progresses. The pattern includes standard shaping techniques such as yarn overs (Umschlag) for decorative or functional increases, decreases worked as knit two together (2 M rechts zusammenstricken), and slip-stitch decreases (1 M abheben, 1 M re, die abgehobene M drüberziehen) to create refined edges and maintain stitch definition during shaping.

Stitches Used

• Stockinette Stitch (Glatt Rechts): The primary stitch pattern, created by knitting all stitches on right-side rows and purling all stitches on wrong-side rows when working flat, or knitting every round when working in the round. This creates the smooth, classic fabric base.
• Yarn Overs (Umschlag): Used for increases that create decorative eyelet details or lace elements within the design.
• Knit Two Together (2 M rechts zusammenstricken): A right-leaning decrease used for shaping the garment.
• Slip, Knit, Pass Slipped Stitch Over (1 M abheben, 1 M re, die abgehobene M drüberziehen): A left-leaning decrease that provides balanced shaping and refined stitch definition.

Materials and Tools

The Tunika Ebeltoft is designed to be worked with Bobbel Paula by Bunte Fussel, a 4-ply weight gradient yarn that features color changes throughout the skein. This yarn is a blend of 50% cotton and 50% acrylic, offering a balance of breathability and durability. Yardage requirements vary by size: 700 meters for size 36/38, 750 meters for size 40/42, 900 meters for size 44/46, and 1200 meters for size 48/50. Each skein contains 200 grams and yields 800 meters total. The project requires 4.0mm circular needles for the main body and 4.0mm double-pointed needles for smaller circumferences or finishing details. A gauge swatch of 20 stitches by 30 rows measured over 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch is essential for ensuring proper fit before beginning the garment.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document with instructions in German. The document includes abbreviations for all stitches and techniques, detailed sizing information, material specifications, and step-by-step construction guidance. The pattern uses both written instructions and stitch symbols to guide crafters through each section of the garment.