Nice Crochet Tunic
You’ll need:
2 (2, 3, 3, 4) Lion Brand Comfy Cotton #3 Yarn in Mochaccino (200g/skein);
Crochet hook 5;
Scissors;
Tapestry Needle.
Size: S (M, L, XL, XXL)
Bust (approximate): 40” (44”, 48”, 52”, 56”)
Length: 30” long.
Stitches control: 12 sts x 4 rows = 4” x 4”.
Approximately 12 sts & 4 rows of Treble Crochet in 4” x 4” swatch. Adjust hook size up or down to match gauge before beginning.
Instructions
All sizes, ch 192 loosely
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * ch 5, sk next 4 chains, sc in the next ch *; repeat from * to * across, turn.
Row 2 *Ch5, (sc, ch3, sc) in center st of ch 5 of previous row*; repeat from * to * across until last ch 5 of previous row, ch 5, sc in center st of ch 5, sk 2 ch sts, 1 dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 3 Sc in same st, * ch5 (sc, ch3, sc) in center st of ch 5 of previous row*; repeat from * to * until the last ch 5 of previous row, ch 5, sc in center st of ch 5, turn.
Row 4 Repeat row 2 omitting ch 1 at end of row, turn.
Row 5 Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc st *4dc in ch5sp, dc in next ch3sp; repeat from * across the row to last ch5sp, 4dc in ch5sp, turn. (191 sts)
Row 6 Ch3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across to end of row, dc in top of turn ch of previous row, turn. (191 sts)
Row 7 Ch4 (counts as tr st), tr in each st across to end of row, tr in turn ch of previous row, turn. (191 sts)
Row 8 Repeat row 7
Row 9 Ch5, sc in 6th st inward of previous row, *ch 5, sk 4 sts, sc in next st, repeat from * across working final sc into turn ch, turn.
Row 10 Ch 4 (counts as tr), *4tr in next ch5sp, 1tr in next sc st; repeat from * across, tr in 1st st of ch 5 of previous row, turn. (191 sts)
Row 11 Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr in each st across the row and in turn ch, turn. (191 sts)
Row 12 Repeat row 11
Size Small, tie off and weave in ends. All other sizes continue through pattern as indicated for your size.
Row 13 Repeat row 11
Size Medium, tie off and weave in ends.
Row 14 Repeat row 9
Size Large, tie off and weave in ends.
Row 15 Repeat row 10
Size XXL, tie off and weave in ends.
Belt
Option 1 (easiest): Cut three lengths of yarn to make the belt. Using your hook and holding all three lengths together, make a long chain until you’ve reached your desired length. Tie off. This belt will look braided. Belt should measure about 5 ft long total for XS-M sizes and 6ft or longer for larger sizes.
Option 2: Cut three lengths of yarn approximately 140” long for S/M, and approximately 20” longer for each size up. Hold together and tie a knot to secure. Next, tie them to something like a desk or chair. Twist until the lengths of yarn begin to twist on themselves. Continue until you’ve reached your desired look. Tie the end together and remove the secured end as well, ensuring both ends are tied with a knot. Cut and trim so they are even. This creates a twisted cord – find tutorials with a simple online search
Assembly
Place rectangles together lengthwise. Seam loosely from bottom up and top down, leaving an opening for the head and neck. Next, fold in half and seam each side from the bottom edge up, leaving openings for arms at the top of each side