The Reversible Shells Tunic is a DK-weight crochet garment that celebrates color and texture. Worked in an easy shell stitch pattern with all stitches placed between posts after the foundation row, this tunic creates a beautifully drapey fabric that feels light yet cozy.
The tunic is built in 10 sections: two sides, two shoulders, seaming, sleeves, neck opening and hem. A join-as-you-go method is used when creating the second side to form a split hem and connect the panels with minimal seaming. Each side uses three coordinating colors in a gentle fade, for a six-color, truly reversible piece that you can wear either way. The openwork neckline and short shell sleeves frame the face and shoulders for a standout finish.
Written in five sizes to fit chest circumferences from 28–72 in / 71–183 cm with generous positive ease, the Reversible Shells Tunic is designed for confident everyday wear and to help you grow your skills with foundation single crochet, join-as-you-go techniques, and shell-stitch shaping.
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SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED SIZE (all measurements after blocking)

• Size 1
• To fit chest: 28–34 in / 71–86 cm
• Positive ease: 10–16 in
• Width (flat): 22 in / 56 cm
• Length (flat): 25 in / 63.5 cm
• Arm opening: 8 in / 20.3 cm
• Size 2
• To fit chest: 36–44 in / 91–112 cm
• Positive ease: 8–16 in
• Width (flat): 26 in / 66 cm
• Length (flat): 25 in / 63.5 cm
• Arm opening: 9 in / 23 cm
• Size 3
• To fit chest: 46–52 in / 117–132 cm
• Positive ease: 12–18 in
• Width (flat): 32 in / 81 cm
• Length (flat): 29 in / 74 cm
• Arm opening: 10 in / 25.4 cm
• Size 4
• To fit chest: 54–60 in / 137–152 cm
• Positive ease: 14–20 in
• Width (flat): 37 in / 94 cm
• Length (flat): 29 in / 74 cm
• Arm opening: 11 in / 28 cm
• Size 5
• To fit chest: 62–72 in / 157.5–183 cm
• Positive ease: 14–24 in
• Width (flat): 43 in / 109 cm
• Length (flat): 32 in / 81 cm
• Arm opening: 12 in / 30.5 cm

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