This beautiful, airy and lightweight handkerchief hem tunic is crocheted in one piece from the top down – perfect for gradient yarns / yarn cakes.

Whether at the beach over a bikini or swimsuit, or in everyday life with jeans, a skirt, or shorts – this unique top is versatile and always a real eye-catcher.

Thanks to its loose fit around the belly, the tunic is also ideal during pregnancy: it grows with you, offers lots of freedom of movement, and always looks stylish.

Even on cooler days you can wear it effortlessly – simply put it on over a long-sleeve shirt or blouse and it instantly becomes fall- and winter-ready. With “Arielle” you’ll have a true all-round piece that gives you endless styling possibilities.

The pattern includes a very detailed step-by-step description (14 pages of text), a crochet chart, and a schematic with measurements.

Required skills: slip stitch, chain, double crochet and treble.

The tunic is quick and easy to make – also suitable for beginners with some crochet experience.

The pattern is written for sizes (S/M) (L/XL) (XXL).
Instructions on how to adjust the tunic to other sizes are also included in the pattern.

• 3-ply gradient yarn cake, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic (e.g. from Bobbelscheune), in dark blue, ultramarine, and grape (from inside to outside), or color of choice
  for size S/M approx. 800 m (= 160 g)
  for size L/XL approx. 1000 m (= 200 g)
  fro size XXL approx. 1200 m (= 240 g)
  add approx. 200 m for each additional double size
• Corchet hook 3.0 mm
• 2 stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: some sewing thread, matching color or transparent