Marlene Mesh Shirt

Marlene is a light and airy mesh shirt or tunic, crocheted seamlessly in one piece from the top down using raglan increases. The length can be adjusted individually, so you can make a shorter shirt or a longer tunic. The construction is also ideal for gradient yarn cakes. The pattern includes detailed written instructions, crochet charts, step-by-step photos, and a schematic with measurements. Sizes: M (EU 38/40) L (EU 42/44) Instructions for adjusting the pattern to other sizes are included. Materials: • 4-strand gradient yarn cake, approximately 380 m / 100 g Sample yarn: 50% cotton, 50% acrylic • Crochet hooks: 3.5 mm and 4.0 mm • Yarn needle Yardage: Size M (EU 38/40), short version: approximately 840 m Size M (EU 38/40), long version: approximately 1030 m Size L (EU 42/44), short version: approximately 1100 m Size L (EU 42/44), long version: approximately 1330 m For each additional two-size increment, approximately 80–100 g more yarn is required. Required skills: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. The pattern is available in English and German and uses US crochet terminology.