Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern
Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: Rows 1-2 = 5 across. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. NOTE: Tunic is worked in a circle from center out. Two circles are sewn together for shoulders and sides. TUNIC First Circle With A, ch 6, slip st into first ch to form ring. Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as tr here and throughout), work 19 tr in ring, slip st in top of beginning ch to join 20 tr. Fasten off. Round 2: Join B in any tr, ch 6 (counts as tr and ch 2), tr in next tr, *ch 2, tr in next tr; repeat from * 17 more times, ch 2, slip st in 4th ch of beginning ch 20 tr and ch-2 spaces. Fasten off. Round 3: Join A in any ch-2 space, ch 4, tr in same ch-2 space, *ch 5, 2 tr in next ch-2 space; repeat from * 18 more times, ch 5, slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off. Round 4: Join B in any ch-5 space, ch 10 (counts as hdc and ch 8 here and throughout), *hdc in next ch-5 space, ch 8; repeat from * 18 more times, ch 8, slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch. Round 5: Slip st in next 5 ch, ch 10, *hdc in next ch-8 space, ch 8; repeat from * 18 more times, ch 8, slip st in 2nd ch of beginning ch. Round 6: Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4), *dc in next ch-8 space, ch 4, dc in next hdc, ch 4; repeat from * 18 more times, ch 4, dc in next ch-8 space, ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 40 dc and ch-8 spaces. Round 7: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same st as join (increase made), *[ch 5, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 5, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc (V-st made); repeat from * 2 more times, [ch 5, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 5, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 44 dc, 40 ch-5 spaces, and 4 ch-2 spaces. Rounds 8-12: (Slip st, ch 5, dc) in first ch-2 space, *ch 6, skip next dc (the 2nd dc of the V-st), [ch 6, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 6, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space of next V-st; repeat from * 2 more times, skip next dc, [ch 6, dc in next dc] 9 times, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Fasten off.
Trippy Tunic
This piece offers many wearing options. It looks great with a tank top and jeans but would look fabulous over a pretty dress or would double as a beach cover up. This versatile tunic would be perfect for summer travel plans.
LW2860
Designed by Double Stitch Twins. One size fits most. Diameter: 30, laid flat. Because of the loose nature of pattern stitch, Tunic changes shape to fit a wide variety of sizes.
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Round 13: Join A in any ch-2 space, ch 5, dc in same space, *skip next dc, [ch 8, dc in next dc] 10 9 times, ch 8, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space of next V-st; repeat from * 2 more times, skip next dc, [ch 8, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 8, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch. Rounds 14-15: (Slip st, ch 5, dc) in first ch-2 space, *skip next dc, [ch 8, dc in next dc] 9 times, (dc, ch 2, dc) in ch-2 space of next V-st; repeat from * 2 more times, skip next dc, [ch 8, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 8, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch Fasten off
FINISHING Arrange Circles with right sides together and (dc, ch 2, dc) corners aligned. Joining Yarn (Wrong Side): Working through both layers for Side, join B in first dc in any (dc, ch 2, dc) corner, ch 1, sc in same dc, sc in ch-2 space, [sc in next dc, work 8 sc in ch-8 space] 4 times, dc in next dc, working along B edge of Second Circle only for Armhole, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 5 times, work 8 sc in ch-8 space, working through both layers for Shoulder, sc in dc, sc in ch-2 space, sc in dc, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 3 times, working along B edge of Second Circle only for Neck, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 3 times, work 8 sc in ch-8 space, working through both layers for Shoulder, sc in dc, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 3 times, sc in ch-2 space, sc in next dc, working along B edge of Second Circle only for Armhole, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 5 times, work 8 sc in ch-8 space, working through both layers for Side, sc in dc, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 4 times, sc in ch-2 space, sc in next dc, working along B edge of Second Circle only for lower edge, [work 8 sc in ch-8 space, sc in next dc] 9 times, work 8 sc in ch-8 space, slip st to first st to join. Fasten off. Weave in ends. STITCH NATION by Debbie Stoller Bamboo Ewe Art. T101 available in 3.5 oz (100 g); 177 yd (162 m) balls. ABBREvIATIONS: A, B = Color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = triple or treble crochet; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
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