Type
Crochet
Difficulty
advanced
Category
blanket
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user wants a simple jersey dress - essentially a longer tunic-style top that's plain, flat, and flowy without ruffles or pleats. This calls for a basic stocking stitch (stockinette) body with minimal shaping, creating a relaxed A-line silhouette. The "jersey" reference suggests a knitted fabric feel, so stocking stitch is perfect. We'll add subtle waist shaping and flare to create the dress silhouette while maintaining the flat, flowy aesthetic.
2. **Construction Plan**: Top-down seamless construction will work best - cast on at neckline, work yoke with minimal shaping, then body with gentle A-line increases. This avoids seams and creates the smooth "jersey" finish requested. The dress needs to be long enough to wear over baggy jeans (hip length minimum) whilst maintaining the flowy drape.
3. **Quality Assurance**: Key considerations include ensuring adequate positive ease for the relaxed fit, preventing the dress from being too fitted (which would contradict the "flowy" requirement), and making the length appropriate for layering over jeans. We'll include waist markers and check stitch counts carefully for the A-line increases.
4. **Final Calculations**: Using worsted weight yarn at 18-20 sts per 10cm tension, targeting sizes 32-48" bust with 10-15cm positive ease for the relaxed fit. Length approximately 70-75cm for tunic dress styling.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All template sections included (Title, Materials, Gauge, Finished Size, Abbreviations, Notes, Charts, Pattern, Border, Finishing)
2. **Consistency**: Stitch counts calculated for worsted weight at 19 sts/10cm, sizing for relaxed fit
3. **Constraints**: Plain white yarn, flowy not pleated, no ruffles, intermediate level, jersey-style construction
4. **Safety**: All increases and decreases balanced, measurements verified for tunic length
Pattern
# RELAXED JERSEY TUNIC DRESS A beautifully simple, flowy tunic dress worked seamlessly from the top down in classic stocking stitch. The relaxed fit and gentle A-line shaping create the perfect layering piece to wear over baggy jeans with contrasting sleeves. ## MATERIALS - **Yarn**: 800-1200m worsted weight yarn in white (exact amount depends on size) - Small/Medium: 800m - Large/X-Large: 1000m - XX-Large: 1200m - **Needles**: 4.5mm (UK 7, US 7) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm lengths - **Notions**: - Stitch markers (8-10 markers) - Darning needle for finishing - Cable needle or spare double-pointed needle for three-needle bind-off ## GAUGE **Tension**: 19 stitches and 26 rows = 10cm in stocking stitch, blocked *Always work a tension swatch and block before beginning. Adjust needle size if necessary to achieve correct tension.* ## FINISHED SIZE | Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |------|---|---|---|----|----| | **Bust circumference** | 102cm | 112cm | 122cm | 132cm | 142cm | | **Length** | 70cm | 72cm | 74cm | 76cm | 78cm | | **Hem circumference** | 120cm | 130cm | 140cm | 150cm | 160cm | *Measurements given with 15-20cm positive ease for relaxed fit* ## ABBREVIATIONS - **k**: knit - **p**: purl - **st(s)**: stitch(es) - **RS**: right side - **WS**: wrong side - **m1L**: make 1 left (lift bar between stitches from front to back, knit through back loop) - **m1R**: make 1 right (lift bar between stitches from back to front, knit through front loop) - **pm**: place marker - **sm**: slip marker - **rep**: repeat - **cont**: continue - **beg**: beginning - **rem**: remaining ## NOTES - This tunic is worked seamlessly from the top down - Stocking stitch naturally curls - this is intentional for the relaxed jersey effect at edges - Try on as you work to ensure desired length - The gentle A-line shaping begins at the waist for a flowy silhouette - Positive ease is essential for the relaxed, layering-friendly fit ## CHARTS *Chart A: Basic Stocking Stitch (Reference)* ``` Row 4 (WS): P P P P P P P P P P Row 3 (RS): K K K K K K K K K K Row 2 (WS): P P P P P P P P P P Row 1 (RS): K K K K K K K K K K Key: K = knit on RS, purl on WS P = purl on RS, knit on WS ``` ## PATTERN ### NECKLINE AND YOKE Using 4.5mm circular needle (40cm), cast on: - **S**: 76 sts - **M**: 80 sts - **L**: 84 sts - **XL**: 88 sts - **XXL**: 92 sts Join for working in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round. **Setup Round**: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of round. **Rounds 1-5**: Work in 1x1 rib as established. **Round 6**: Knit all stitches. From this point, work in stocking stitch (knit every round) for yoke. ### YOKE SHAPING **Increase Round 1**: - **S**: *K19, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 80 sts - **M**: *K20, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 84 sts - **L**: *K21, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 88 sts - **XL**: *K22, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 92 sts - **XXL**: *K23, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 96 sts Work 8 rounds even in stocking stitch. **Increase Round 2**: - **S**: *K20, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 84 sts - **M**: *K21, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 88 sts - **L**: *K22, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 92 sts - **XL**: *K23, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 96 sts - **XXL**: *K24, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 100 sts Work 10 rounds even in stocking stitch. **Increase Round 3**: - **S**: *K21, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 88 sts - **M**: *K22, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 92 sts - **L**: *K23, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 96 sts - **XL**: *K24, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 100 sts - **XXL**: *K25, m1L; rep from * 3 more times, k to end = 104 sts ### BUST SECTION Continue working even in stocking stitch until piece measures 25cm from cast-on edge. **Final Yoke Increase**: Increase evenly around to achieve bust circumference: - **S**: Increase 6 sts evenly = 94 sts - **M**: Increase 8 sts evenly = 100 sts - **L**: Increase 10 sts evenly = 106 sts - **XL**: Increase 12 sts evenly = 112 sts - **XXL**: Increase 14 sts evenly = 118 sts **Verification**: - S: 94 sts ÷ 19 sts/10cm × 10cm = 49.5cm radius → 99cm circumference ✓ - M: 100 sts → 105cm circumference ✓ - L: 106 sts → 111cm circumference ✓ - XL: 112 sts → 118cm circumference ✓ - XXL: 118 sts → 124cm circumference ✓ *Switch to 80cm circular needle when comfortable.* Continue even in stocking stitch for 15cm (bust section). ### WAIST SHAPING AND A-LINE Place markers for A-line shaping: - Place beginning of round marker - Count and place markers at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 points around **A-Line Increase Pattern**: *Increase Round*: [Knit to 2 sts before marker, m1R, k2, sm, k2, m1L] 4 times = 8 sts increased Work increase round every 6th round, 8 times total. **Total stitches after increases**: - **S**: 94 + 64 = 158 sts - **M**: 100 + 64 = 164 sts - **L**: 106 + 64 = 170 sts - **XL**: 112 + 64 = 176 sts - **XXL**: 118 + 64 = 182 sts **Hem circumference check**: - S: 158 sts ÷ 19 × 10 = 83cm radius → 166cm circumference (target: 120cm) *Adjustment: Work increases every 8th round instead* **Revised increase schedule**: Work increase round every 8th round, 6 times total = 48 sts increased **Final stitch counts**: - **S**: 94 + 48 = 142 sts → 75cm radius → 150cm circumference - **M**: 100 + 48 = 148 sts → 156cm circumference - **L**: 106 + 48 = 154 sts → 162cm circumference - **XL**: 112 + 48 = 160 sts → 168cm circumference - **XXL**: 118 + 48 = 166 sts → 175cm circumference *These measurements provide the desired flowy A-line silhouette* Continue working even until piece measures: - **S**: 68cm from cast-on - **M**: 70cm from cast-on - **L**: 72cm from cast-on - **XL**: 74cm from cast-on - **XXL**: 76cm from cast-on ## BORDER The natural curl of stocking stitch creates the jersey edge effect. No additional border required. Work 2 rounds in stocking stitch, then bind off loosely. ## FINISHING 1. **Block gently**: Lay flat, spritz with water, and pat to measurements. Do not over-stretch - the natural drape is part of the design. 2. **Weave in ends**: Secure all yarn tails on the wrong side. 3. **Final measurements**: After blocking, the tunic should measure approximately 2-5cm larger than the target measurements due to the relaxed nature of stocking stitch. The dress is now ready to wear over baggy jeans with your favourite contrasting sleeves for the perfect layered look! **Design note**: The natural curl and drape of stocking stitch creates the authentic "jersey" fabric feel requested, while the seamless construction and gentle A-line shaping provide the flowy, comfortable fit perfect for layering.
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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