Product Description
Perfect for summer, an easy wear top in a beautiful lace stitch. Made in a cotton/linen blend dk wt. yarn. It is a repeat pattern that works up quick. Crocheted in two pieces, blocked, and then seamed at the shoulders and sides including an armhole edging. This is an intermediate pattern. Finished Measurements Bust: S/M [L/XL, 2XL/4XL]: 40 [50, 60]” Length: 24” Materials • Knit Picks Cotlin, DK (3) wt. 70%Cotton/30%Linen, 50g, 123yd/(134m) Color Ash -6, 7, 9 skeins • I/9/5.5 mm Crochet Hook • Tapestry Needle
Calie Tunic by Gwen Buttke McGannon
What is Being Made
The Calie Tunic is a summer-weight crocheted top designed by Gwen Buttke McGannon. This intermediate-level garment is a versatile, easy-to-wear tunic featuring a beautiful lace stitch pattern. The finished tunic measures 24 inches in length with bust measurements available in three size ranges: S/M at 40 inches, L/XL at 50 inches, and 2XL/4XL at 60 inches, making it suitable for a wide range of body types.
Construction Techniques
The Calie Tunic is constructed using a two-piece method, which is a practical approach for creating fitted garments. Both the front and back pieces are crocheted identically, then blocked to shape before assembly. After blocking, the pieces are seamed together at the shoulders and sides. The pattern includes an armhole edging detail that is worked after the main seaming is complete. This construction method allows for precise shaping and professional finishing.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The tunic features a lace stitch pattern that repeats throughout the garment, allowing it to work up relatively quickly despite the intermediate difficulty level. The pattern notes indicate that a chain-6 at the beginning of rows counts as the first double crochet and chain-3 combination, which is a common technique in lace crochet patterns. This stitch construction creates an open, airy fabric ideal for warm-weather wear.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Calie Tunic is designed to be made with Knit Picks Cotlin yarn in DK weight (3), a blend of 70% cotton and 30% linen. This fiber content is specifically chosen for summer wear, providing breathability and a natural drape. Yardage requirements vary by size: the S/M size requires 6 skeins, the L/XL requires 7 skeins, and the 2XL/4XL requires 9 skeins. Each skein contains 123 yards (134 meters) and weighs 50 grams. The recommended color is Ash. An I/9/5.5 mm crochet hook is used for construction, and a tapestry needle is needed for seaming. The gauge is 19 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches, which is important to achieve the correct finished measurements.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable with techniques such as blocking, seaming, and working with lace stitch patterns.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Gwen Buttke McGannon |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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