When summer gets cooking, Robyn Chachula finds herself heading toward loose layers that let cool breezes flow through. This tunic, worked in a cotton and wool blend, reflects her fantasy about the beautiful and cool mountain regions of Aragon. The jumping shell pattern is worked in two pieces, then an X-stitch border is added that mirrors Aragon's Romanesque castles to transport you farther from the heat of the summer.
Finished Size: 42 1⁄2 (46 3⁄4, 51, 55 1⁄4, 59 1⁄2)" bust circumference to fit 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)" bust. Garment shown measures 421⁄2" and is modeled with 10" ease.
Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/ 3 1⁄2 oz [100 g]; ): #CW900 Perry’s primrose (MC), 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins and #CW610 nymph (CC), 2 skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light
Gauge: 20 sts = 4 1⁄4" and 12 rows = 41⁄2" in jumping sh patt.
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (m); large-eye needle; rustproof pins; gentle wool wash; 33 (37, 41, 45, 49)" of coordinating 1 1⁄4" grosgrain ribbon; matching sewing thread; sewing needle; snap closure.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, Summer 2009