Lace Tunic in Summer

This tunic is worked flat in two separate pieces from the bottom-up. The back panel is mostly worked in moss (seed) stitch, with a 1x1 rib hem at the bottom. The front panel is mostly worked in a lace repeat, with a 1x1 rib hem at the bottom. Once both panels are complete, they are seamed together at the sides and shoulders. Stitches are picked up from around the neckline, and a 1x1 rib neckband is worked in the round.

Pattern Level: Intermediate

Sizes: S/M (L/XL, 2X/3X)

Materials:

• Loopy Mango Summer 90 yards (82 m), 3.5 oz (100 g) each 100% cotton yarn: 7 (9, 10) balls
• Size US 10 (6 mm) circular needles, 16” (40 cm) in length
• Size US 13 (9 mm) circular needles, 32” (80 cm) in length

Gauge: Moss (seed) stitch on size US 13 (9 mm) needles: 10 sts/4” (10 cm), 15 rows/4” (10 cm)

Finished measurements (approx.):
S/M: width: 28” (71 cm); length: 25” (63.5 cm)
L/XL: width: 29.5” (74.5 cm); length: 27.5” (69.5 cm)
2X/3X: width: 31” (78.5 cm); length: 27.5” (69.5 cm)

Note on fit: Due to the heavy nature of cotton yarn, the finished tunic may stretch by 1–2” in length when worn.