Description
Maril’d Tunic Pattern
- Pattern Notes
- Yarn Specs
- The Brand
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Online Download – the pattern will be emailed to you upon purchase.
Maril’d (from Shetland) – the sparkling luminescence that creates light in the dark on the sea in Autumn, that illuminates the silver darling (herring) as it darts through the Ocean.
This tunic is a true favourite of mine. I wear it all the time! Out with Cuillin (my wonderful labra-doodle), on the boat, by the sea, curled up with a book.
Oversized, light and comfortable with a beautiful murmuration of 2-colour fair isle patterning and a unique fabric created by using 2 different sized needles.
SIZES
Small/Medium (Medium/Large)YARN
Di Gilpin Lalland, 100% Scottish lambswool, 50gr/ball.Â
9 (10) balls in Main Colour (MC)
2 balls in Contrast Colour (CC)NEEDLES
1 pair of 3.75mm needles (UK 9, US 5),
1 pair of 4.00mm needles (UK 8, US 6),
1 pair of 4.50mm needles (UK 7, US 7), and
1 pair of 5.00mm needles (UK 6, US 8).
1 circular needle 4.00mm or set of dpns for sleeves,
1 circular needle 4.50mm or set of dpns for neck, and 1 circular needle 5.00mm or set of dpns also for neck.TENSION
Using 1 needle 3.75mm and 1 needle 5mm:
20 sts in st.st measures 4 ins (10cms), and 28 rows in st.st. measures 4 ins (10cms).FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (in/cm)
Small/Med  Med/Large Chest 50 (127) 66 (168) Length 58 (132) 74 (188) Length from Shoulder 27.5 (70) 27.5 (70) Sleeve Length (from dropped shoulder) 14.5 (37) 14.5 (37) -
Ingredients:
100%Â LambswoolLength:
175 meters (191 yards)Weight:
50gGauge:
Light DKÂ / Sport
Tension of 10cm x 10cm: 25 stitches and 30 rows in stockinette stitch on 3.75mm needles
3.25 – 4mm (US 3 – 6) -
To create original and intensely beautiful pieces of hand knit which not only protect us and tell a story, but transport us in the wearing, into a dream time inspired by the ever-changing land and seascapes of Scotland. To have the wearer feel the spirit of the wild free mountains, and islands, wherever they may be.
My knitwear design studio has its origins in a semi-ruined croft on the Isle of Skye. I had settled there in 1983 with little more than a rucksack containing a tent, wool and knitting needles.
I have worked with many Yarn companies over the  years and created for Rowan the Rowan Scottish Tweed, which was made at the Harris Tweed mill in Carloway, Isle of Lewis. I wrote a book of designs in this amazing yarn, ‘Shorelines” with patterns focused on intarsia, colourwork and gansey knitting.
From those early beginnings, I have developed an international fashion brand, working with leading designers including Graeme Black, Erdos 1436, Hancock VA, Mark Fast, Topshop Unique, Cabbages & Roses, Sophia Kokosolaki and Nike.  Read more about our Collaborations.Â
Now based at Comielaw Farm on the Balcaskie Estate we have a beautiful showroom and design studio alongside a work room for classes and a kitchen.Â
We have recruited a great team of skilled home-knitters based across Scotland. There is a core specialist team, who live within a 15-mile radius, to create the one-off pieces and special commissions desired by private clients, fashion designers and the catwalk.
A single Di Gilpin garment could take us as long as two months to create, hand-knitted in the finest Scottish yarn, inspired by our rich cultural heritage and provenance, making it among the most intricate and show-stopping pieces of couture available anywhere in the world.Â
For the past few years we have been working in tandem with La Fetiche, a Paris Glasgow Fashion label founded by April Crichton and Orely Forestier.