Oh, how I have been wanting to share the Crochet Tunic Tee. This pattern 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 your 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 black leggings and teal flats. I would love to hear what you would wear this top in the comments below.
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