Monday 21 March 2016

Joni Flower Tunic

So the Joni Tunic made itself really, just like the pictures in the book. No dramas, no back story, just wonderful crochet in fabulous yarn with an easy to read pattern.




The only adjustment I made was to add a small cuff. The sleeves were a little short for me and the mesh pattern of the sleeves needed something to weigh it down to stop it looking straggly on the ends.


It is made from Katia Tupa DK 50% Merino and 50% Silk on a 3.5 mm hook. 
I used chains, dc, a kind of 4tr popcorn for the flower petals and CTR, which is a crossed treble on the yoke which is a fine stitch.




I doesn't seem to have taken very long but I was so focused on finishing a black cardigan which I hated, I kept doing a bit of this here and there to ease the boredom and here it is already finished!


The pattern is in this lovely coffee table book.
Have a great week everyone. Jo x











21 comments:

  1. Looks lovely on you Jo. Another triumph.
    Jacquie xxx

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  2. Good work Jo looks lovely :) x

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  3. It really does suit you, I love the pattern.

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  4. Beautiful tunic! It really suits you!

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  5. It's wonderful! Looks great on you.
    xx Beca

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  6. Gorgeous tunic...it suits you Jo!
    Helen xox

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  7. Absolutely fabulous! I love it, perfect color and perfect fit. Well done Jo.
    Meredith

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  8. Your tunic is gorgeous! It looks fantastic on you. Well done.

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  9. Well how lovely to see you in your new tunic, I've been looking forward to seeing this finished. It looks gorgeous and looks just like the original, the cream colour is really pretty. It really suits you too. It's so nice to see a crochet garment. I think it would look really nice in other colours too. A reason to make it all over again?

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  10. Beautiful as always Jo! The colour is lovely and the style is fantastic. Enjoy wearing it! xx

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  11. Oh that's fabulous. It really suits you

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  12. What a lovely top and just right for this Spring weather we are enjoying

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  13. Looks lovely Jo,very summery. Shirley Smout ☺ x

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  14. What a wonderful top! It suits you really well. Viola

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  15. Hello there, you look great in that tunic. I reckon you could get away with a plain top under it until the weather is warm enough for the holes! Is the top section lined, or a double thickness? Mx

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    1. No it is not lined it is this CTR crossed treble stitch which makes a thicker texture on the area you need most coverage.

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  16. Wow, I'm so impressed Jo, it looks fantastic on you and you made it so quickly. The yarn you used looks wonderful too, wool and silk is such a lovely mix to wear. I'm going to have to give this a go. When I was a student I had a lovely cream sweater that my mum (born in Shrewsbury and later evacuated to farming relatives in Shropshire!) made for me out of a nubbly cotton yarn and this has a similar look. I used to wear it with a
    Kenzo fabric midi length skirt, a natural leather belt and flat Greek sandals. I wore the whole ensemble until it fell to pieces and my daughter now wears the belt!

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  18. The tunic is just right for you, Jo! I admire your work...and you inspire me to not give up on my projects :) Thanks! xx

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  19. Absolutely love this Jo it's beautiful and looks gorgeous on you. That book looks so nice too...I may have to look out for it.
    Marianne x

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  20. Ooh, it's lovely! It really is. It's looks great on you, and I love the white/cream with the denim, always such a classic look. xx

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