Summer Ahoy! is a light cotton tunic, created for those longed-for summer days. The indigo stripes evoke a nautical feel, whilst the feature detail draws the eye to the hemline and the cuffs.

Forget store bought ‘fast fashion’ that ends up in landfill after just one season. This classic design works up very quickly and, through using Eco cotton, it is supporting the yarn suppliers who are doing their bit for the environment.

This pattern includes easy to read instructions for sizes, XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL & 5XL . Each size has its own clear set of instructions set out in table format. The feature detail has written instructions, whereas the contrast and textured stripes are laid out in an easy-to-read chart.

The neck-line is finished with crochet slip stitch and single crochet. This can easily be replaced with a couple of rows of garter stitch for non-crocheters.

The garment has up to 4” of positive ease around the bust. Choose a size greater than your bust size. For example: a 34” bust will knit the S (38” finished) size.

Yarn – main colour
Anette Eriksson Eco Cotton in Ecru (colour 762)
Meterage: 220 metres per ball (XL

Yarn – contrast colour
Anette Eriksson Eco Cotton in Indigo (colour 773)
Meterage: 220 metres per ball (XL

Number of balls required, Ecru / Blue:

XS: 4 / 1
S: 5 / 1
M: 5 / 1
L: 6 / 1
XL: 6 / 1
2XL: 7 / 1
3XL: 7 / 2
4XL: 7 / 2
5XL: 8 / 2

Notions:

4.00 mm knitting needles
3.50 mm crochet hook
Sewing needle
Stitch marker
Stitch holder
Tape measure & scissors

Skill level: Beginner to intermediate