his flowing tunic, crocheted in a mesh stitch scattered with flower motifs, is cinched at the waist with a twisted cord to adjust the fit.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS/S (M/L, XL/2XL). Shown in size XS/S.

Finished Measurements
Body circumference at waist (ungathered): 38½ (45½, 52½)“; Length: 26¾ (30½, 32¼)”

Yarn
Firefly by Classic Elite Yarns
(75% viscose, 25% linen; 50g = approx 155 yards)
6 (7, 9) balls 7746 Mermaid

Needles
Crochet hook in US size F/5 (3.75 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Removable stitch markers

Gauge
4 sps = 3½“ and 9 rows = 4” in Mesh and Petal patt. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Note
Top is worked in two pieces from the top down, then seamed at sides, shoulders, and cuff edge. Waist is gathered and cinched with a twisted cord tie.