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Tasman summer tunic
This short dress/long top is ideal for wearing over knee length leggings, the skirt with it’s beaded points is pefect for twirling and dancing.
The original yarn- Atlante is a silky bamboo blend with amazing drape, please choose something similar for good results.
I’m afraid that I cannot alter the sizes given as this is a free pattern.
Yarn name I used Atlante by Naturally(100% bamboo, 50g (1.75 oz) 120 metres (131 yards), shade 2110. You can substitute for any non-stretchy e.g. cotton, bamboo, linen 5 ply (sport weight) (12 wraps per inch) yarn
Needle size: 1x 80cm (32 inch) circular 4 mm (size 6 US, 8 UK and CAN) and 1x 80cm (32 inch) circular 3.25 mm (size 3 US, 10 UK and CAN)
Notions: 240 (264, 288, 312) glass beads in size: 8/0 (3mm) in colour of your choice
6 st markers in one colour
1 st marker in a different colour
4 st holders
Bead needle – I use a big eye needle
yarn needle
Medium crochet hook for buttonhole.
1 flat button approximately 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) in diameter
1 metre (1 yard) .75cm (1/3 inch) wide ribbon.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) over stst using larger needles.

