Crochet Tunic Tee Free Pattern
Oh how I have been wanting to share the Crochet Tunic Tee. This pattern is works up quickly for a top and is quite easy to make. And honestly I think it will look wonderful on most.
Just crochet up the two rectangles and sew them together. Add your sleeves and your pockets and you are all done.
I have added some simple but stunning details in the ribbing on the sleeves, pockets and edge, plus an easy scoop neck. Just add a chunky necklace and a pair of leggings to complete the look. What would you where with this top? Let me know in the comments below.
For this pattern I used Lion Brands Jeans Color and this yarn is absolutely stunning. I really wish I had given it a try before now. It makes this top feel like a high quality T-shirt. The Capri color is so vibrant and the little flecks of white in the yarn gives this tunic top a lot of character. This top will be perfect for spring, summer and early fall. I have already worn it many times!
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Crochet Tunic Tee Materials
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3-6 Skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Jeans Colors Yarn – Capri
~ 10.5 – 21 oz or 738-1476 yds – see table below for requirements based on size
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Stitches and Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
FpTc – Front Post Treble Crochet
BpTc – Back Post Treble Crochet
Fdc – Foundation Double Crochet (Optional)
– You can learn more about Foundation stitches in this Video Tutorial.
Gauge
11 Dc = 3 Inches
5 Rows = 3 Inches
Sizes and Adjustments
Choose the size in which the Hip measurement is closest circumference of the largest part of your torso. For some this may be the hips and for others their bust measurement.
Crochet Tunic Tee Pattern
Notes:
- I do not count my turning chain as a stitch.
- Your Stitch count will not vary through out the project.
- Sizes only vary by the starting chain count and how many middle rows are worked in the middle. There will be notes to indicate when to add extra rows for larger sizes.
Ch the number indicated for your size or work the number of Dc Foundation stitches indicated for your size.
Tunic Body (Make 2)
X- Small – Ch 59 or 57 Fdc
Small – Ch 63 or 61 Fdc
Medium – Ch 67 or 65 Fdc
Large – Ch 75 or 73 Fdc
X-Large – Ch 83 or 81 Fdc
XX-Large – Ch 95 or 93 Fdc
Crochet Tunic Tee Bottom Ribbing
R1: Dc in the third Ch from the hook and in every Ch across.
R2: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R3: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R4: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R5: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R6: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
Crochet Tunic Tee Main Body
Continue where you left off from the ribbing below. I restarted the Row Count to make it clear how many rows you need to work for each size.
X-Small
R1-33: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
Small
R1-35: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
Medium
R1-37: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
Large
R1-39: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
X-Large
R1-42: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
XX-Large
R1-45: Ch 2, turn, Dc in each Stitch across.
After working the body of the tunic hold the tunic up to your body. You will be adding 6 more inches to its length with the last 10 rows. Feel free to add extra rows to your tunic to add extra length or less rows to shorten the tunic. If you adjust the row count, make sure you make the adjustments to both pieces of the Tunic Body.
Crochet Tunic Tee Scoop Neck
Continue where you left off from the ribbing below. I restarted the Row Count to make it clear how many rows you need to work for each size.
X-Small R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 10 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 9 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 19 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 9 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 10 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Small R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 10 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 10 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 21 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 10 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 10 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Medium R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 11 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 10 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 23 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 10 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 111 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Large R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 12 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 12 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 25 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 12 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 12 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
X-Large- R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 14 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 13 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 27 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 13 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 14 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
XX-Large- R1-10: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in the next 16 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 15 Stitches, Work A Sc in the next 31 Stitches, Work a Hdc in the next 15 Stitches, Work a Dc in the next 16 Stitches.
After Row 10 Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Crochet Tunic Tee Ribbed Sleeves (Make 2)
X- Small – Ch 41 or 39 Fdc
Small – Ch 43 or 41 Fdc
Medium – Ch 45 or 43 Fdc
Large – Ch 47 or 45 Fdc
X-Large – Ch 51 or 49 Fdc
XX-Large – Ch 55 or 53 Fdc
R1: Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and in each ch across.
Note: After Row one take your piece and wrap it around your middle upper arm. It should wrap around with out needing to stretch. You can work a different size sleeve than the size you used for the body. Everything will still sew together easily.
R2: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R3: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
Fasten off and leave a long enough tail to sew to the body of the tunic.
Crochet Tunic Tee Pockets (Make 2)
X-Small and Small
Ch 21
R1: Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and in each ch across.
R2 -6: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in each Stitch across. (19)
R7: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R8: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R9: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew pocket onto the tunic body.
Medium and Large
Ch 23
R1: Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and in each ch across.
R2 -6: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in each Stitch across. (19)
R7: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R8: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R9: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew pocket onto the tunic body.
X-Large and XX-Large
Ch 25
R1: Dc in the 3rd Ch from the hook and in each ch across.
R2 -8: Ch2, turn, work a Dc in each Stitch across. (23)
R9: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R10: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, BpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
R11: Ch2, turn, *Dc in the next stitch, FpTc in the next Stitch,* repeat from *to* until you only have one stitch left. Dc in the last Stitch.
Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew pocket onto the tunic body.
Sewing your Crochet Tunic Tee Together
To sew your Tunic together, first lay your two body pieces scoop neck sides together and sew the Double crochet and half of the Half double crochet together at the corners. You can use either a whip stitch or invisible stitch to sew this seam.
This seam is indicated by the red line below.
Learn more about sewing crochet together with this Video Tutorial.
Next, you will line your sleeves up with the center of the sleeve on the shoulder seam. Sew the sleeve to the body of the tunic. This is indicated by the teal line above.
Last, you will fold you tunic in half along the shoulder seams and sew from under the sleeve down the side of the tunic. I stopped before the ribbing to create a hip slit. This is indicated above by the pink line.
Now sew your pockets on the front and your Crochet Tunic Tee is completed. I paired mine with a black leggings and teal flats. I would love to hear what you would wear this top with in the comments below.
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Janice Chrostoski
March 1, 2019 at 4:45 amI love love this tunic. It’s beautiful and the pockets just make it whole. You do great work. Thanks for the tunic.
Lindsey
March 1, 2019 at 5:09 amYou are welcome. It is definitely a favorite as mine. It has only been finished for less than a weekend I have worn it twice now! I really hope you enjoy it as much as I am.
Janice Chrostoski
March 1, 2019 at 6:11 amI am sure I will. Thanks again
Linda
March 1, 2019 at 8:43 pmI love this top. I know that LB Jeans yarn is a thin 4; I prefer working with 3, especially for summer wear. Do you think a 3 will work?
Lindsey
March 1, 2019 at 9:30 pmA long as it meets the gauge, though if the stitch is not tall enough it is really easy to add extra rows for length.
Judy A Payne
March 2, 2019 at 2:37 pmThis creation is gorgeous. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to start it.
Carol D
March 6, 2019 at 6:12 amI love this – just what I’ve been looking for! As soon as my broken wrist heals and I can crochet again, I’m going to make one – and I’ve been wanting to try that yarn, too. I’m going to order so I’ll have it ready to go. (I’ve been going crazy with all the things I want to make and can’t do it with this wrist!)
Question: on the pockets, R 6 seems to be missing….so should it read R2-6? Just want to make sure I do it right.
Also, if I prefer a little higher neckline, can I just sew a bit more when putting pieces together? – or should I do more rows at neckline?
Lindsey
March 7, 2019 at 3:52 amYes and Yes, I just edited the R6 and you were correct in assuming it was another repeat of DC across. For the seam above the shoulders, you can sew it as far closed as you would like to raise the neckline. That if you want the neck line to have less of a scoop neck and be straighter across, omit the Scoop neck rows (or work less of them) and replace the once you removed with plain Dc rows. Let me know if that does not make sense.
Julie
March 16, 2019 at 2:09 pmOne day I really am going to have to crochet a garment for myself. I’ve knitted lots but crochet I always stick to hats, blankets and accessories. Pinning!
Crystal
March 20, 2019 at 4:20 pmThis is beautiful! I especially love the pockets. Jeans yarn makes great clothing!
Sarah
May 16, 2019 at 5:01 pmI just love this Tee! I was wondering if you would mind if I included your Tunic Tee in a free pattern roundup on my blog. All credit going back to you of course. 😉
Lindsey
May 16, 2019 at 9:17 pmYou are welcome to share it in a round up by link and use one of the photos to show the pattern and in a round up collage pin.
Merry
October 3, 2019 at 2:07 pmI love this and when I get back down in weight I will make this for myself as I love the colors. Working on weight now so if after I finish my project I could start this one and be ready for spring. I can see this with skinny capris and sandals when I have it all done I will send u a pic Thanks so much for the pattern especially the pockets as I’m a pocket person
Thanks again
Merry