This Tunsian Crochet Top is designed with the beginner in mind. It highlights the simplest tunisian stitch, basic seaming techniques, and a classic fit. Enjoy the process, and prove to yourself that you can make a beautiful tunisian crochet garment!
Materials
Approximately 600(650, 750, 800, 925, 1050, 1175, 1250, 1400) yards of any dk/worsted weight yarn. Sample uses WeCrochet Brava Tweed
Size K (6.5 mm) tunisian crochet hook
Size I (5.5 mm) standard crochet hook
Scissors, yarn needle
Gauge
12 stitches by 11 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian Simple Stitch, worked flat
Abbreviations
ch: chain
tss: tunisian simple stitch
F(R)P: forward(return) pass
rem: remain
FO: finish off
st(s): stitches
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
ea: each
Choosing Your Size
This garment is designed for sizes XS-5X, written as XS(S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) to fit bust measurements of 28-32(32-36, 36-40, 40-44, 44-48, 48-52, 52-56, 56-60, 60-64) inches when finished. Each size has 6-10 inches of ease built in, with the largest amount of ease fitting the smaller bust size. The finished bust measurements for each size are 38(42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70) inches. I recommend choosing the size that best suits your positive ease preferences.
Feel free to adjust the length of the body panels to make the top shorter/longer!
Pattern Notes
Find the featured yarn here!
In this pattern, the first/final loop that remains on your tunisian hook counts as a stitch.
It can be easy to miss the final stitch in each row, so place a maker if needed.
Construction
This top is constructed by crocheting two identical panels, then seaming the shoulders and sides. You will then add a collar, hem and sleeves.
Feel free to substitute any seaming technique.
Helpful Tutorials
Tunisian Simple Stitch Tutorial: https://youtu.be/L7VPYrJ6Q-s
Body Panels
Make Two
Ch 57(63, 69, 75, 81, 87, 93, 99, 105)
Row 1 FP: *insert hook into the ch, yo, pull up a loop* in ea st across
Row 1 RP: yo, pull through one, *yo pull through two loops* across
Row 2 FP: *insert hook through vertical bar, yo, pull up a loop* across
Row 2 RP: yo, pull through one, *yo, pull through two loops* across
Rows 3 - 46(46, 52, 52, 57, 57, 63, 63, 68): repeat Row 2 (modify length if desired)
Final Body Row: *insert hook through vertical bar, yo, pull through both loops* across. Don’t FO
SHOULDER ONE
Using standard hook
Row 1: ch 1 and turn. sc in ea st across
Row 2: ch 1 and turn. sc across 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts. Leave the rem sts unworked
Row 3: ch 1 and turn. sc across the 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts you just worked.
Row 4: ch 1 and turn. sc across the 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts. FO
SHOULDER TWO
Using standard hook
With the wrong side facing you, skip 26(26, 26, 26, 32, 32, 32, 32, 32) sts after the Shoulder One completion. Join yarn to the following stitch.
Row 1: ch 1, sc across the rem 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts.
Row 2: ch 1 and turn. sc the 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts you just worked.
Row 2: ch 1 and turn. sc the 15(18, 21, 24, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36) sts. FO
Seaming
Feel free to substitute your preferred seaming method for this technique.
Lay the pieces flat, right sides together, with the foundation chain rows at the bottom.
Using the mattress stitch, seam across the shoulders.
Next, seam up the sides of the tee until 6.5(7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) inches remain.
Collar
Using standard hook
With the right side facing, join yarn to any st along the neck opening.
Round 1: sc in ea st around. slst to the first st and FO.
Hem
Using standard hook
With the right side facing, join yarn to any st along the foundation chain.
Round 1: sc in ea st around. slst to the first st.
Rounds 2-3: ch 1 and turn, sc in ea st around. slst to the first st and FO
Sleeves
Using standard hook, repeat for both sleeves
Join yarn to any st along the sleeve opening.
Round 1: sc evenly around the sleeve opening. slst to the first st.
Rounds 2-3: ch 1 and turn. sc in ea st around. slst to the first st and FO
Finishing
Weave in any ends you may have remaining. If you decide to block your top, I recommend pinning it out on blocking mats gently, and either spritz with water or steam block and allow it to air dry.
Finally, wear and enjoy your beautiful new handmade garment! I would love to see your new creation! Post a picture of your finished top on Instagram, and tag @thegracefultangle. Be sure to use the #thegracefultangle!