How to Crochet a Stylish Tunic with Mélange Beige Fragola Yarn

You’ll Need

450 (500) 550g of mélange beige Fragola yarn (70% cotton, 30% polyamide; 110m/50g);

Crochet hook size 4.

Size: S (M) L.

Used Patterns

Main Pattern: The quantity of stitches is a multiple of 6 + 1 + 1 chain stitch increase. Work according to the scheme (arrow A). Start with stitches before the pattern repeat, then complete the pattern repeat, finishing with stitches after the pattern repeat.

Fringe: Follow the scheme (arrow B). Make rows 1^st-3^rd once, then repeat rows 2^nd-3^rd.

Stitches Control: 20 stitches x 10 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

Back

Make 85 (97) 109 chain stitches + 1 chain stitch increase and work with the main pattern. Complete rows 1^st-4^th once, then repeat rows 3^rd and 4^th. In 33 cm from the set-up row, make rows 5^th-7^th once, then repeat rows 6^th-7^th. In 45 (46) 47 cm from the set-up row, decrease ½ pattern repeat for raglan chamfers, 4 (5) 6 times ½ pattern repeat in every row. Finish your work in 51 (53) 55 cm from the set-up row.

Front

Make the front in the same way as the back, but create a deeper neck-hole. For this, in 47 (49) 51 cm from the set-up row, leave the central 2 pattern repeats + 1 stitch and leave 4 x ½ pattern repeat in every row from inwards for smooth rounding. Make straps on the remaining stitches for 28 (29) 30 cm according to the pattern and then finish your work.

Sleeves

Make 59 chain stitches + 1 chain stitch increase. Work as follows: 25 stitches of the main pattern, 4 double crochets, 1 chain stitch above 1 stitch, 4 double crochets, and 25 stitches of the main pattern. Complete rows 1^st-4^th once in the main pattern, then repeat rows 3^rd-4^th. For sleeve chamfers, increase 3 (5) 7 x ½ pattern repeat from both sides during the next 42 (40) 40 cm. At 42 (40) 40 cm from the set-up row, complete rows 5^th-7^th once, then work 1 pattern repeat on the central 9 stitches. Simultaneously, in the same length, make raglan chamfers in the same way as for the back. Finish your work in 48 (47) 48 cm from the set-up row.

Assembly

Complete the raglan, side, and sleeve seams. Make 10 cm of fringe along the lower edge of the tunic. Sew the straps in place.