Worked in alternating rows of open lace and solid fabric, the Playa tunic creates a beautifully textured stripe that feels as relaxed as it looks. The generous, drop-shoulder silhouette and V-neck opening make it a natural companion for the beach or pool — worn over a swimsuit or layered over your favorite warm-weather outfit.

Construction Notes
Garment is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, then sewn together. Stitches are picked up around armholes and worked circularly. An applied I-cord is worked around neckline. The Playa Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from the chart.

Sizes
44¼ (49¾, 55¼, 60¾, 66½, 72, 77½, 83¼)“ / 112.5 (126.5, 140.5, 154.5, 169, 183, 197, 211.5) cm finished chest and hip circumference

Model wearing size 55¼“ / 140.5 cm with +21¼” / 54 cm ease

Yarn
Purl Soho Oleander (affiliate link)
50% cotton, 50% linen
205 yards / 187 meters per 50 g skein

6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15) skeins1
210 (1355, 1590, 1740, 2000, 2305, 2605, 2915) yards
1106 (1239, 1454, 1591, 1829, 2108, 2382, 2665) meters

Sample shown in color Toasted Sesame

Gauge
23 stitches & 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Playa Pattern with Needle A, after blocking

Important Note: To allow for natural shrinkage of Oleander yarn, you must wash and dry your swatch (see instructions under Finishing) and allow 48 hours for the fabric to “rest” before taking a final gauge measurement

Needle A
One each 16” / 40 cm and 24” / 60 cm circular needles in size needed to obtain gauge listed
US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle B
One 16” / 40 cm circular needle one size smaller than Needle A
US 3 / 3.25 mm

Other Materials
Stitch marker, stitch holders or waste yarn, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended), 2 DPN needles in same size as gauge needle

Skill Level
3 of 5