Think precise fit, arabesque details and easy knitting. Sahara, designed by Wendy Bernard for Stitch Diva Studios, is just as elegant to make as it is to wear. Worked from the top down in one piece so that you can try it on as you go, it requires no seaming to create the fitted set-in sleeves, precision-tailored waist line or the gently curved, bottom-and-tummy-conforming hem. Stitch Diva's style and fit tips appear throughout the pattern, guiding you to a custom fit. The pattern includes 3 different sleeve options from sleeveless to short-sleeve to dramatic long-sleeves so that you can create the perfect garment for your lifestyle, climate and mood.

To compliment an impeccable fit, Stitch Diva features a diamond texture border for the sumptuous neckline, cuffs and hem. Work up Sahara in any drapey worsted weight yarn, or use the rich featured silks with beaded and sequined accent yarns to create a sleek tunic with sumptuously-encrusted details.

Skill level is intermediate. Finished size directions are for sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X); Finished size to fit bust = 28-30" (32-34", 36-38", 40-42", 44-46", 48-50", 52-54").

Create Long-Sleeve Sahara as pictured with 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins of Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple and 2 skeins of Tilli Tomas Rock Star (pictured in Atmosphere).

Create Short-Sleeve Sahara as pictured with 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple and 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skeins of Tilli Tomas Disco Lights (pictured in Dusty Purple).

Create Sleeveless Sahara as pictured with 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins of Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple and 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins of Tilli Tomas Exotica (pictured in White).

Suggested needles are US 4 (3.5mm) and US 6 (4mm) Needles. You will also need a G-6 (4mm) Crochet Hook and Stitch Markers.

To purchase a kit to create Long-Sleeve, Short-Sleeve or Sleeveless Sahara as pictured, click here!