TUNIC
MATERIALS 60 faceted glass beads, irides-cent purple 4 mm (Rayher art. 14 200820); 1 Anchor chai
n fastener, 8 mm (a generous 1/4 inch) matt black, 1 tube
2-component glue to attach the fastener
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Work each project following the corresponding CC and instructions. For
the meanings of crochet symbols, see the key. Stitches marked over ch are
to be worked aro-und the ch-arch.
Rounds which are not shown entirely in the CC should be completed in
pattern. Arrows in the CC mark points where two or more crocheted motifs
are joined or indicate the direction of work. Changes from standard crochet
procedure are explained in the instruction texts. Otherwise, work following
the CC, which are labeled with numbers as given in the instructions.
TENSION GAUGE
8 arcs and 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches)
FRONT AND BACK:
With colour 342, crochet 128 ch (144 ch = 1 pattern repeat more) + 2 ch.
Work front and back in one piece, foll CC. For size 40/42, rep rows 5 – 10,
rows 37 – 42, and rows 68 + 69 once.
Block piece, dampen, and let dry.
With colour 316, join new yarn at C and D and work lace on front and back.
FINISHING
Sew side seams, leaving a 15 cm
(6 inch) long slit open at lower edge of each side seam. With colour 316,
crochet over edges of slits foll illus. E and over armhole edges, foll illus F.
Foll illus F, crochet each strap to desired length and join to back.
BLOCKING
After crocheting, block each piece on a dry surface – preferably on a gridded interfacing, and with rust-proof pins – and dampen evenly with a laundry sprayer. Do not unpin the piece until it has dried completely.
To make sure your work looks like our original, use the Coats yarns as recommended.
Fabrics may shrink during the first wash. For this reason, we recomm
washing fabrics before cutting them as given in the instructions. The given
measurements apply to washed fabric. Allow for shrinkage when purchasing fabric. The measurements of all fabric pieces include 1 cm (3/8 inch)
seam allowances.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
All our threads are produced in accordance with Oeko-tex standards. PH values are tested and all our colors dye lots adhere to Global fastness standards.
However, it is important to follow our thread washing instructions. Particularly
with dark colors, excess dye can remain on the thread. To minimize any potential bleeding of excess dyestuff it is important to wash the products in THE
HOTTEST TEMPERATURE possible, in accordance with the specifications of
the fabrics, and use a large amount of water. Please make sure that you also
follow the fabric washing instructions. As a precaution, you can also use
decolorating sheets that you can find in any supermarket.
ABBREVIATIONS
alt = alternate(ly)
beg = begin(ning)
CC = crochet chart
ch = chain
cont = continue/continuous(ly)
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease (= crochet off 2 sts tog)
dtr = double treble
foll = follow(s/ing)
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
slst = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
tr = treble
yo = yarn over
yrh = yarn round hook
If symbols meet in a point at the top, the corresponding sts are to be crocheted off tog.
If symbols meet in a point at the bottom, the corresponding sts are to be
worked in the same insertion point.
