Turn a simple tunic into a unique work of art with gorgeous floral hexagon motifs at the neckline and side slits at hem. Using cotton thread, this tunic is lightweight and comfortable for summer evenings.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Finished Bust Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” to fit bust 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”

2” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 36”

Gauge: 20 sts and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Dc after wet blocking.

Materials

Yarn:

 Knit Picks Curio #10 Crochet Thread (100% Cotton; 721 yards [659 meters]/100 grams): 26270 Victorian, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls

Hook: US size E/4 (3.5 mm)

Notions: Removable markers; tapestry needle

Special Stitches

Hexagon Motif [make 11 (11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 15)]

Ch 6, sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 12 sc in ring, sl st to first sc, do not turn – 12 sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 7 (counts as dc, ch 4), *dc in next 2 sc, ch 4; rep from * around to last sc, dc in last sc, sl st to 3rd ch of tch. Do not turn – 12 dc.

Rnd 3: Sl st to next ch-4 sp, ch 3, (counts as dc), 3 dc in same ch-4 sp, (ch 5, 4 dc) in each ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of tch. Do not turn – 24 dc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc around post of dc, ch 4, 2 dc in top of tch, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, *sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4; rep from * around to first sc, ch 2, hdc in first sc. Do not turn – 36 dc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc around post of hdc, *ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp; rep from * around, ch 1, dc in first sc (counts as ch-sp). Do not turn – 48 dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around post of dc, *(ch 5, sc in next ch-4 sp) twice, ch 4, (5 dc, ch 3, 5 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp; rep from * around, sl st to first sc – 60 dc.

Fasten off.

Pattern Notes

This pattern is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.

Pattern

Back

Ch 108 (118, 128, 138, 148, 158, 168).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as dc) and in each ch across row – 106 (116, 126, 136, 146, 156, 166) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Row 2 until piece meas 11½ (12, 12½, 13, 13½, 14, 14½)”.

Row 3 (Dec): Ch 3, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts dec’d; 104 (114, 124, 134, 144, 154, 164) sts.
Rows 4-5: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Rows 3-5 until 82 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142) sts rem.

Work even without decreasing until piece meas 21 (21½, 22, 22½, 23, 23½, 24)”.

Shape Armhole

Row 1: Sl st in first 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, leaving last 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts unworked, turned – 70 (76, 82, 88, 94, 100, 106) sts.

Row 2 (Dec): Ch 3, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts dec’d; 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 98, 104) sts.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until 58 (62, 68, 72, 76, 78, 82) sts rem.

Work even without decreasing until Armhole meas 6½ (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)”.

Fasten off.

Front

Work same as Back to Armhole – 82 (92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142) sts.

Mark center 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts.

Row 1: Sl st in first 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to marker, turned – 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts.

Row 2 (Dec): Ch 3, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts dec’d; 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) sts.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) sts rem.

Work even without decreasing until Armhole meas 6½ (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)”.

Fasten off.

Row 1: Skipping center marked sts, rejoin yarn at neck with sl st, ch 3, dc in each sts across row, leaving last 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts unworked, turned – 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts.

Row 2 (Dec): Ch 3, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts dec’d; 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36) sts.

Row 3: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Rows 2-3 until 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) sts rem.

Work even without decreasing until Armhole meas 6½ (7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9, 9½)”.

Fasten off.

Sleeve (make 2)

Ch 48 (50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 62).

Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as dc) and in each ch across row, turn – 46 (48, 50, 54, 56, 58, 60) sts.

Rows 2-6: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each st across row, turn.

Row 7 (Inc): Ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts inc’d; 48 (50, 52, 56, 58, 60, 62) sts.

Rows 8-9: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep Rows 7-9 until there are 58 (62, 68, 72, 78, 82, 88) sts.

Next Row: Sl st in first 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts, ch 3, dc in each st across, leaving last 6 (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) sts unworked, turned – 46 (46, 48, 48, 50, 50, 52) sts.

Next Row (Dec): Ch 3, dc in first st, dc2tog, dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn – 2 sts dec’d; 44 (44, 46, 46, 48, 48, 50) sts.

Next Row: Ch 3, dc in each st across row, turn.

Rep last 2 rows until 26 (28, 30, 34, 36, 38, 40) sts rem.

Work even without decreasing until piece meas 4½ (5, 5, 5½, 5½, 6, 6)” from sl st row.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Block pieces. Weave in all ends.

Seam shoulders. Set in sleeves and sew side seams, leaving a 4-6” slit.

Attach motif to Front neckline and at side slits at hem, using photo as a guide.