This comfortable figure-flattering tunic features a unique construction of two pieces that are woven together as the second one is crocheted. Wear it with jeans for a casual look or over a chic dress for a more dramatic style.
FINISHED SIZES: Instructions given fit size small/medium; changes for large/X-large and 2X-large/ 3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS: See Measurement Notes at end of instructions.
MATERIALS: Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool light (DK) weight wool/silk/nylon yarn1 (13/4oz/192 yds/50g per ball): 8 [9, 10] balls #063 purple
Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
1OTHER YARN SUGGESTIONS: 1Berroco Vintage DK light (DK) weight acrylic/wool/nylon yarn (31/2oz/288 yds/100g per hank): 6 [6, 7] hanks color of choice
Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino light (DK) weight superwash merino yarn (31/2oz/306 yds/100g per ball: 6 [6, 7] balls color of choice
Berroco Comfort DK light (DK) weight acrylic/nylon yarn (13/4oz/178 yds/50g per ball: 9 [10, 11] balls color of choice
GAUGE 4 sts = 1 inch; 6 pattern rows = 1 inch
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
All stitches are worked in the back loops only unless otherwise stated.
The Tunic is made in 2 pieces. The first piece is the Right Front and Back Left with slits in it. The 2nd piece is Left Front and Back Right; it is woven into the slits as you work. The 2 pieces are then seamed on the sides after construction is complete.
Rows 1-17 are later referred to as section 1, rows 18-34 are section 2, and rows 35-51 are section 3, this will be important to know when you start weaving them together.
When working on the 2nd piece, move the entire ball of yarn through the woven piece. This will prevent your yarn from getting tangled.
Place marker in 2nd row to mark the right side.
TUNIC
Body
Right Front/Back Left
Row 1 (WS): Ch 241 [257, 281], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (240 [256, 280] sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps (see Stitch Guide and Pattern Notes), ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3-16: Rep row 2.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, sc in both lps of each of next 40 [40, 40] sts, sc in back lps of each of rem 44 [48, 60] sts, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in back lps of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, ch 40, sk next 40 [40, 40] sc, sc in back lps of each of rem 156 [168, 180] sts, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in back Ips of each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, sc in each of next 40 chs, sc in back lp of each of rem 44 [48, 60] sts, turn.
Rows 20-33: Ch 1, working in back lps, sc in each st across, turn. (240 [256, 280] sc)
Row 34: Ch 1, sc in back lps of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, sc in both lps of each of next 40 [40, 40] sts, sc in back lps of each of rem sts, turn.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, ch 40, sk next 40 [40, 40] sc, sc in back lps of each of rem sts, turn.
Row 36: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, sc in each of next 40 chs, sc in back lps of each of rem 156 [168, 180] sts, turn.
Rows 37-50: Rep row 2.
Row 51: Ch 1, sc in both lps of each st across. Fasten off.
Left Front/Back Right
Row 1 (WS): Ch 241 [257, 281], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (240 [256, 280] sc)
Row 2: Working in back lps, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3-16: Rep row 2.
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, sc in both lps of each of next 40 [40, 40] sts, sc in back lps of each of rem 44 [48, 60] sts, turn.
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in back lps of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, ch 40, with RS facing lay piece 1 out flat, weave rows 1-16 under Section 1 (see Assembly Diagram), over Section 2, under Section 3, weave ch 40 over Section 1, under Section 2, over Section 3, sk next 40 sc, sc in back lps of each of rem 156 [168, 180] sts, turn.
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, sc each of next 40 chs, sc in back lp of each of rem 44 [48, 60] sts, turn.
Rows 20-33: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each st across, turn.
Row 34: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, sc on both lps of each of next 40 [40, 40] sts, sc in back lps of each of rem 156 [168, 180] sts, turn.
Row 35: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 156 [168, 180] sts, ch 40, weave ch under Section 1, over Section 2, and under Section 3, sk next 40 [40, 40) sc, sc in back lps of each of rem 44, [48, 60] sts, turn.
Row 36: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each of first 44 [48, 60] sts, sc in each of next 40 chs, sc in back lps of each of rem 156 [168, 180] sts, turn.
Rows 37-50: Ch 1, sc in back lp of each st across, turn.
Row 51: Ch 1, sc in both lps of each stacross. Fasten off.
Finishing
Fold in half at shoulders, cross Back pieces, lay Back on top of Front.
At side of the piece, join with sc at corner, working through both thicknesses, sc seam for 20 sts. Fasten off.
Do the same for other side. With the piece still WS facing, using tapestry needle and yarn, sew woven area. This will help so the woven holes will not stretch over time, and the piece will not sag.
Starting in back, sew seam up where 2 pieces touch working in back lps of both pieces so it will not be seen in the front.
Use a few extra sts at the top opening for added security; this area will take the most wear when putting Tunic on and taking it off.
On Fronts, make sure all the woven pieces are straightened out and fill the entire sp. Sew through the back lps of the pieces that are on top. Sew woven area.
MEASUREMENT NOTES
SMALL/MEDIUM SIZE
Bust = 34-38 inches
Length from shoulder = 30 inches, entire piece 60 inches (240 sts)
Length from shoulder to opening = 9 inches (36 sts)
Length of opening = 10 inches (40 sts)
Length from end of opening to bottom = 11 inches (44 sts)
Width of shoulder = 81/2 inches (51 rows)
Width of strips = 23/4 inches (17 rows)
LARGE/X-LARGE SIZE
Bust = 40-46 inches
Length from shoulder = 32 inches, entire piece 64 inches (256 sts)
Length from shoulder to opening = 10 inches (40 sts)
Length of opening = 10 inches (40 sts)
Length from end of opening to bottom = 12 inches (48 sts)
Width of shoulder = 10 inches (60 rows)
Width of strips = 31/3 inches (20 rows)
2X-LARGE/3X-LARGE SIZE
Bust = 48-54 inches
Length from shoulder = 35 inches, entire piece 70 inches (280 sts)
Length from shoulder to opening = 10 inches (40 sts)
Length of opening = 10 inches (40 sts)
Length from end of opening to bottom = 15 inches (60 sts)
Width of shoulder = 10 inches (60 rows)
Width of strips = 31/3 inches (20 rows)
