Knit and Crochet Tunic by Lily M. Chin

Knit and Crochet Tunic

Knitting
March 2011
both are used in this pattern
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
3.5 mm (E)
1025 - 1434 yards (937 - 1311 m)
Small, Medium, Large, 1X
English
This pattern is available for free.

Pair this tunic with skinny jeans or leggings for a classic, chic look. Designed exclusively for Lion Brand by Lily Chin. (Lion Brand Yarn)

SKILL LEVEL: Experienced
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X

Finished Bust
32 (36, 40, 44) in.
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112) cm
Note: Tunic is meant to fit with little or no ease.

Finished Length
32 (32, 32, 33) in.
81.5 (81.5, 81.5, 84) cm

(A) Cotton-Ease® (Article #830) 3 (4, 4, 4) balls
(B) Vanna’s Glamour® (Article #861) 2 (2, 2, 3) balls

Gauge:
17 sts + 19 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) with larger needles and A.
21 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) and 12 rows = 5 in. (12.5 cm) in Granny Mesh with B.
17 dc + 10 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with B.

  • Tunic is made in 4 pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves.
  • Knit Back and Front are worked from the lower edge to the beg of yoke. Armhole shaping for Front begins in the knit portion, then continues into the crocheted yoke; armhole shaping for Back is worked only in the yoke.
  • Yokes are crocheted directly onto knit Back and Front. Sleeves are crocheted separately.

Construction schematics are provided.

Available in different colorways:
L0665 (March 2011) Taupe & Moonstone
L0665B (May 2011) Lake & Lapis