Whisper Tunic     Knitted with two strands of linen yarn held together, Whisperis an elegant warm-weather cardigan. It easily adapts to a variety of styles—over a simple dress for a splash of lacey class or as a simple cover-up while wandering the beach. Knitted from the bottom up, it is shaped by changing to pregressive needle sizes along the way. The sleeves and neck are shaped without interrupting the lace pattern. Easy! Pattern available in Finish-Free Knits. See all designs in this book.     < previous   next >       Finished Measurements: About 31¼ (35, 38¾, 42½, 46¼, 50, 53¾)" bust circumference, buttoned with 1" overlap. Yarn Requirements: Euroflax by Louet 100% linen; 100 gram hank = approx 270 yards • #68 steel grey 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) hanks Knitting Needles: Body and Sleeves: U.S. Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 11 (8 mm): 32" circular each. Edgings: U.S. Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" circulars. Or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Notions: cable needle; stitch holders or waste yarn; markers; five 1" buttons Gauge: 20 sts (2 patt reps) and 28 rows (1 patt rep) = 3¾" wide and 3½" tall in charted patt on smallest needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog. 20 sts (2 patt reps) and 28 rows (1 patt rep) = 4½" wide and 6¼" tall in charted patt on medium-size needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog. 20 sts (2 patt reps) and 28 rows (1 patt rep) = 5¾" wide and 9" tall in charted patt on smallelargestst needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog. 13 sts and 9 rows = 4" wide and 1" tall in garter st on smallest needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog.       Photos courtesy of Interweave Press.     Pattern available in Finish-Free Knits, by Kristen TenDyke Interweave Press 2012