This easy crochet tunic is perfect to wear on cool summer evenings and crisp autumn days. Believe it or not, that was my first crochet project. I always wanted to learn how to crochet and was hoping that one day I will find the right person to teach me.
Well, her name is Mary Grace, my lovely neighbor. She came by my house to introduce herself after we moved in to the neighborhood, a couple years ago. She brought me a kitchen towel angel welcome gift, that she made herself. That day I found out that she is a crochet expert and since then we became crochet buddies.
Mary Grace helped me with my first crochet project, the Lion Brand Crochet Bronze Beauty Top. I made it a little longer than it shows in the pattern, making it look more like a tunic. Being over the moon about my accomplishment, I wanted the easy crochet tunic in all different colors, lol. I decided to crochet this same top but in my daughter size, instead.
Let’s follow the easy crochet tunic free pattern!
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SIZE
2-3 (4-5) toddler
MATERIALS
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2 skeins – Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn color of your choice (I used Lemon)
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Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge (I love Clover Soft Touch)
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Easy crochet tunic free print friendly pattern in available in my resource library – to get the password to it, fill out the form at the bottom of this post
GAUGE
(ch 3, 3 dc) 2 times + 4 rows = 3”
Make Sure To Check Your Gauge
ABBREVIATIONS
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (ing)
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
yo = yarn over
YOKE
Start with a slipknot and Ch 66
Round 1: sc in second ch from the hook, sc in every st to the end (65 sc)
Slip st in top sc to join, being careful not to twist.
Round 2: ch 3, dc in next 2sc, (ch 3, skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc) 15 times,
skip last sc, dc in top of beg ch (16 ch-spaces)
Round 3: slip st in first ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, (ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-space) around, dc in top of beg ch (16 ch-spaces)
Round 4 (inc rnd): slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 3,
Corner in the next ch-space: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-space,
Ch 3, (3 dc in next ch-space, chain 3) 4 times,
Corner in the next ch-space: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-space,
Ch 3, work (3 dc in next ch-space, chain 3) 2 times,
Corner in the next ch-space: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-space,
Ch 3, (3 dc in next ch-space, chain 3) 4 times,
Corner in the next ch-space: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-space,
Ch 3, 3 dc in the next ch-space, ch 3,
Dc in top of beg ch (20 ch-spaces).
Work:
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2 more inc rnds for 2-3 size,
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3 more inc rnds for 4-5 size,
Work corner in each corner ch-space, increasing number of repeats between corners.
That means, in:
Round 5 (inc rnd) u will end up with 24 ch-spaces, Round 6 (inc rnd) – 28 ch-spaces, Round 7 (inc rnd) – 32 ch-spaces.
After last inc rnd, cut the yarn, fasten off and weave in end. You may weave in the yarn in the neck line now, as well.
BODY
Corners right side facing up.
Joining two corners. Insert hook in ch-space of corner, draw up a loop, then insert hook in ch-space of next corner, draw up a loop. Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through 1 loop. 2 dc in the ch-space of second corner.
Ch 3 (3 dc in next ch-space, ch 3) work up to ch-space before corner.
Join two corners. Draw up a loop in first ch-space of corner, then draw up a loop in ch-space of second corner. Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through 1 loop. 2 dc in the ch-space of second corner.
Ch3 (3 dc in next ch-space, ch3) work up to first joined corners.
Dc on top of beg ch, slip st in first ch-space.
Working even on 16 ch-spaces (2-3 size) or 18 ch-spaces (4-5), repeat Round 3 for 14 rounds or until desired length. At end of last rnd, omit dc in top of beg ch. Slip stitch to beg ch, instead.
Ch 1. Sc in same st, sc in eachdc, 2 sc in each ch-space around. Slip st to beg sc, fasten off and weave in cut yarn.
SLEEVES
With right side facing, locate corner ch-spaces previously joined for BODY. Join with slip st to right ch-space, ch 3, 2 dc in the left ch-space.
Ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-space – around, dc in top of beg ch.
Working even on 7 ch-spaces, repeat BODY Round 2 for 12 rounds or until desired length. At end of last rnd, omit dc in top of beg ch. Slip st to beg ch instead.
Work 1 rnd of sc as for bottom of BODY.
Free print friendly pattern for easy crochet tunic
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You just finished easy crochet tunic and hope, that are looking forward to making more fun crochet projects. Come back to my blog soon for new fun crochet patterns. In the meantime, I recommend Crochet The complete step-by-step guide for everyone that is just starting to crochet and want to learn more techniques.
Happy Crocheting!
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How would you crochet this for a size 8 child?
Sandy, you need to make one or two more increases in yoke
I have found the adult size and I am so overjoyed but please I am still stuck at round 3 again. I don’t understand the 2times and 5times you mean, dear sister. Thanks for the quick responses 👍. I am standing by with my project at hand for your usual quick response.
Eno, that means you repeat 2, 3 or 5 times whats in parenthesis. Hope I helped!
Just discovered this and felt encouraged to try it but I got stuck in round 4. Please what do mean by 4times and 2times?
Love this and would love to make the adult size. Tried clicking link at top but cant find the adult pattern, am I missing something?
Hello Tamara, I just checked and the link is working and leads to a lion brand yarn page where is the adult size pattern. Try again Lion Brand Crochet Bronze Beauty Top.
I am a newbie and I am hoping to make this. I have followed the link but I still didn’t find the adult pattern of this tunic top. I only still saw that of the toddler. Please I would love to make for my sister’s. Do you have a YouTube channel??
Hello Eno! The pattern for adult size is in the highlighted link at the beginning of the post under Lion Brand Crochet Bronze Beauty Top. I was a newbie when I crocheted that top and I am sure you will crochet it as well. No, I dont have You Tube channel yet but im working on it.
Thank you for visiting my blog and happy crocheting!
I love this tunic! My daughter loves it! I was wondering how many chains it would take to make one for an adult?
Thanks!
Erin, on the beginning of the post there is a link that will lead you to a page where you will find a adult pattern
Me fascinan tus tejidos gracias por compartirlos con nosotros felicidades.
Gracias a tu para la realimentación positiva.
Hi Agnes,
I haven’t explored, I just signed on. First I’d like to say thank you so much for excepting me & sharing your patterns for free!! I truly appreciate very much. Your tonic here caught my eye, I’d like to make something breezy for summer to go over a tank top, because I’ve always been self conscious of my arms & cleavage. And now I’m 58, I’m more so. I think it’s because I feel kinda naked. 🙂 I’d just be more comfortable with something like this. Still be comfortable in summer months. It’s kinda like wearing glasses, sunglasses 😊 you can still see your eyes, but faded, or blurs out from being totally exposed. Thank you 😊😉
Hello Donna, I am glad you like my patterns! Enjoy!