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Writer's pictureAmy Kate Sutherland

Trusty Tunisian Tee | Free Crochet Pattern

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!



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