I finally finished typing up the pattern.  Phew!  This is one of my new favorite patterns!  I knit it in two days and have worn it at least a couple dozen times in the last month. This tunic is a super simple knit with just enough to keep you interested, but mindless enough where you can still plop yourself in front of the t.v. and knit away.  I used two yarns for this pattern, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/webfile/a-111.html">Habu Textiles A-111 Tsumugi Silk Combination</a> (100% silk) in color 2-Grey and <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/euroflax_sport.shtml">Louet Euroflax Sport</a> (100% wet spun linen) in 43-Pewter.

[caption id="attachment_401" align="aligncenter" width="349" caption="Full view of Janna&#39;s Tunic"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0990.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-401  " title="DSC_0990" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0990-563x1024.jpg" alt="" width="349" height="636" /></a>[/caption]

This tunic is knit in one piece in the round (for those of you who don't like purling or seaming).  I cast on using the <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/webfile/a-111.html">Habu Tsumugi Silk</a>, something I have never really been sure what to do with because of its unique texture and construction (until now!). I was sitting at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">shop</a> and just about to cast on and there it was sitting on the coffee table whispering - "Grace, look how pretty I am.  I match your linen perfectly."  So I grabbed a skein, cast on and never looked back.  It's actually really nice to work with and very strong in structure.  I added a little button detail (which only function is decorative) because I just couldn't resist.  Here is a closer image of the Habu Tsumugi and the buttons!

[caption id="attachment_399" align="aligncenter" width="353" caption="Side button detail"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jannas-Tunic.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-399  " title="Jannas Tunic" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jannas-Tunic-685x1024.jpg" alt="" width="353" height="526" /></a>[/caption]

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The body of the tunic is made out of the <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/euroflax_sport.shtml">Louet Euroflax sport</a>- A great yarn for this hot weather.  It is knit in the round with lots of fun mindless stockinette stitch.  When you get to the front and back neckline there is a fun pleat detail for a little something different.  Here is a close up of the small pleats on the front and the larger pleats on the back neckline.

[caption id="attachment_405" align="aligncenter" width="355" caption="Pleat detail on front"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0884.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-405  " title="DSC_0884" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0884-689x1024.jpg" alt="" width="355" height="526" /></a>[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_406" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="Pleat detail on back"]<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0885.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-406 " title="DSC_0885" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC_0885-1024x825.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="291" /></a>[/caption]

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This pattern is available for PDF download on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Ravelry</a>, use the promotion code AuntJanna for a discount on your purchase.  This promotion will run now through July 15th at 11:59pm.  I hope you enjoy knitting it as much as I did!

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