Ever looked at a pattern and thought to yourself, :”I must have that.” I’m sure you all have. That’s me - for the Renaissance Tunic designed by Teva Durham. I started this project late sunday evening, and so far I have this. 
Hopefully by the time I’m through with it, it will look like this.
I wavered between knitting the Renaissance Tunic and Demi from Vintage Style for a while, and in the end decided that it was time. See, I bought the yarn for this about 6 months ago and have always thought this project would be something that I would “aspire to do” when I’m good enough. Ah, fug it. Itchy fingers have a different plan.
This pattern is knit from the bottom up in the round, and the picture you see above is right where I should be dividing for the front and back now. I got the easy part out of the way, and should be heading towards short row shaping for the bust and god knows where else. Just don’t expect the usual crazy knitting speed from me on this one - I predict it’s gonna take a while…
November 9th, 2005 at 7:08 am
Man, I’ve had my eye on that Tunic for the LOOOONGest time. Here you are test knitting it for me
I can’t wait to see how yours comes out. What yarn did you get for it?
November 9th, 2005 at 7:10 am
where is this pattern from? Cant wait to see how it works up.
November 9th, 2005 at 7:11 am
Oh, it looks wonderful already!
November 9th, 2005 at 7:39 am
Heh, I was thinking almost the exact same thing as angela
I’ve been looking at that pattern for sooooo long, but wasn’t 100% on it. I’m not sure how it would look on a curvier girl like me. Anyway, I can’t wait to see how it turns out 
November 9th, 2005 at 7:46 am
Wow, that’s a lotta cables. Love the pattern, though, this will be fun to see turn out.
November 9th, 2005 at 7:49 am
Very cool! I am curious where this pattern is from too. Your progress shot looks great!
November 9th, 2005 at 8:53 am
oh my gosh! you have the most awesome taste in knitting projects! I *love* that pattern! good for you for tackling something challenging!
November 9th, 2005 at 9:26 am
great project! the cables look like chain links…what does the front look like? i definitely think you’re “good enough” to tackle anything. listen to the itchy fingers
November 9th, 2005 at 9:34 am
I have been wanting to make this since I first saw it. There is a similar one in the Loop de Loop book. I may make both. I am still looking for the “perfect” yarn.
November 9th, 2005 at 9:38 am
that is absolutely the most gorgeous tunic!! oh i wish i had that IK issue. sometimes, the old issues have some great patterns.
can’t wait to see your progress!!
November 9th, 2005 at 12:49 pm
That is a stunning pattern! The rate you are knitting it up, I don’t think it will take you too long. It will look great on you
November 9th, 2005 at 5:30 pm
I’m proud of you for tackling a dream pattern that is a bit complicated… I’m very confident that you have the skills!
November 10th, 2005 at 1:30 am
Such a beautiful pattern! It looks like you’ve already made some great progress on it, too. Gorgeous work!
November 10th, 2005 at 5:12 pm
Whatever! You’ll be done with this soon cause you are super fast! It looks so good so far!
November 11th, 2005 at 12:29 am
beautiful! i love loooove cables. that is going to be a beautiful knit
November 13th, 2005 at 1:51 am
that tunic is absolutely gorgeous and i don’t believe this line about not being able to knit it quickly…you are already flying through it.
November 29th, 2005 at 5:44 am
That’s absolutely gorgeous! I may need to knit that for my sister!
December 7th, 2005 at 7:13 pm
WOA… that’s awesome.