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Knitted tunic top

(43 Posts)
Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 15:01:11

Hi all. I’ve just finished this little tunic top for a friends granddaughter.
Hayfield baby blossom chunky yarn.
Pattern JB718
Thanks for looking

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 15:20:02

It's lovely.

I knitted something similar in a baby pattern for the DGD, it's a very pretty stitch.

Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 15:42:01

Thank you x

Blossoming Thu 23-Oct-25 15:49:24

That’s so pretty!

Mermaid63 Thu 23-Oct-25 16:01:12

That’s lovely! Can’t find the pattern though ☹️

CocoPops Thu 23-Oct-25 16:16:59

That is super and will keep her copy.

mrsgreenfingers56 Thu 23-Oct-25 16:23:39

Wow, it's really lovely.

How talented you are, I am sure your friends grandaughter will be delighted with it, clever you!

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 16:26:39

Mermaid63

That’s lovely! Can’t find the pattern though ☹️

Pattern JB718 available from
craftywoolbarn.co.uk/products/james-c-brett-jb718

www.thewoolfactory.co.uk/james-c-brett-girls-sweater-knitting-pattern-in-rustic-chunky-jb718-32697-p.asp

and, I am sure, other outlets

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 16:28:07

I do like that yarn but I do not need more yarn!

Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 16:43:37

I don’t need anymore yarn but I still buy it.

Allira - thank you for finding the pattern.

Rosie51 Thu 23-Oct-25 16:46:45

Very pretty and beautifully knitted.

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 16:52:55

Purplepixie

I don’t need anymore yarn but I still buy it.

Allira - thank you for finding the pattern.

I don’t need anymore yarn but I still buy it.

Ditto 😁
But there is a limit!

Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 18:23:47

I need to find my limit!

Esmay Thu 23-Oct-25 21:43:41

So pretty .
I wonder ìf I can make a blanket in that pattern if I try .

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 22:05:29

Esmay

So pretty .
I wonder ìf I can make a blanket in that pattern if I try .

It's self patterning yarn, I think.

However, if so, it would look different on different sized items.

Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 22:47:32

Yes, variegated yarn. 🧶

Allira Thu 23-Oct-25 23:06:38

I've used similar to knit items for the DGD when they were young, it's fascinating how it turns out.

Witzend Thu 23-Oct-25 23:20:08

It’s lovely - looks very intricate! I’m in awe of anyone who can manage patterns like that.

Purplepixie Thu 23-Oct-25 23:21:12

Thank you to everyone.

Redhead56 Fri 24-Oct-25 00:02:16

You are very talented I did knit nice jumpers etc years ago. I now stick to scarves and hats. Your friend will be very happy to see her granddaughter in such a lovely tunic made with love.

Purplepixie Fri 24-Oct-25 15:09:16

Thanks. X

Grandma600 Sun 26-Oct-25 13:54:02

That looks absolutely beautiful, well done, and I hope your friend and her granddaughter enjoy it!

libra10 Sun 26-Oct-25 13:59:50

It looks lovely, and must have taken lots of patience to knit.

I used to knit both my children's cardigans and jumpers, also some for relatives. These days, unfortunately, my knitting needles and crochet hooks are stored in drawers and are never used.

Crossstitchfan Sun 26-Oct-25 14:00:25

I loved your work, Purplepixie, but I was quite fascinated with the variety of things on the shelf behind the photo! I’m a nosy soul and love to see other people’s homes and ‘stashes’.

grandMattie Sun 26-Oct-25 15:14:19

Quite charming. Well done