Playa




Playa
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. We knit our version in a cotton/linen blend for the ease of machine washing and drying.
PDF - Digital Download. Additional pattern information is shown below photographs.
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 +21 ¼" / 54 cm ease
Yarn
Purl Soho Oleander **
50% cotton, 50% linen
205 yards / 187 meters per 50 g skein
6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15) skeins
1210 (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
** Disclosure: If you purchase yarn from my link to Purl Soho, I get a small commission. Thank you!