Interweave SKU: EP7187

This mosaic crochet patterned crochet tunic uses just one color for each row to create a complex-looking pattern using spike stitches. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 24½ (27½, 30, 32½, 35½)“ chest circumference, to fit girl’s size 2 (4, 6, 8, 10). Garment shown measures 32½”, modeled with 5½“ ease.

Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Zara DK (100% superwash merino; 136.5 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1468 charcoal gray true (MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls; #1921 rust (A), #1942 faded denim (B), # 1944 fawn brown (C), 1 ball each.

Yarn Weight: #3 - Light

Needles: H/8 (5 mm), J/10 (6 mm; for embroidery only). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: St markers (m); yarn needle.

Gauge: 12 sts and 15 rows = 4” in patt st with smallest hook, blocked.

Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Fall 2012

Crochet Me Article Aug 8, 2012