This easy crochet summer tunic top free pattern with full step by step detail video tutorial , called “Summer lovely tunic” .
I am so into the mesh stitch bandwagon right now because they are suit for the weather here in Thailand! And the cotton yarn is the way to go with it.
And here simple fancy lace crochet stitch that I just discover and oh mind they are so so simple and beginner perfect stitch! This time I want to incorporate this pretty airy lace stitch to something elegant lol hope so ^^.
Then I end up with making a crochet summer Tunic , they kind of a crochet top! They could be a hreat beach cover up as well if you guy make it a bit longer.
Or even a summer crochet sweater if you like.
Beginner friendly & stylish.
This easy fancy lace crochet stitch, is very simple and absolutely beginner friendly, the lace effect will give the tunic breeze and light weight to he garment.
Summer lovely tunic top, They are made up from just 2 rectangles and the ribbing at the bottom of the tunic and the cuff of arm hole are work separately and attach them to the tunic body.
Let’s get into make this easy summer tunic shall we?
– I used cotton DK weight yarn. I use around 1000 yard.
– 4.0 mm crochet hook
– Sewing yarn needle
-stitch marker
Gauge: 2 group of fancy lace stitch = 2.5 inch
Skill and abbreviations
You will need to know how to make (American crochet term)
-sc which mean single crochet
-dc which mean double crochet
-hdc which mean half double crochet
-blo which mean back loop only
-ch Chain
-slip knot
-sk mean skip stitch
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Video tutorial for crochet summer tunic top or cover up on youtube.
Finished Size Approximately:
This tunic is made in size small to medium. the other sizes are easy to adjust by just add more chain to the foundation chain to make it bigger. see pattern below.
For me the model wearing this piece, I am 4’9 feet tall.
Front panel.
of one rectangle. (front panel)
-19 inches long
-22 inches wide
Pick up crochet hook size 4.0 mm and Start of by making a slip knot Then make 72+2= 74chains for size small and medium (foundation chain multiple of 4+2).
- ( size L 80+2 chain)
( size XL 92+2 chain)
( size 2XL 100+2 chain)
Row 1: Sc across, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: then skip the first stitch and make 2dc,ch2,2dc all in the same of the next stitch , then
* skip 3 and make 2dc, ch2,2dc all in next stitch* repeat * to * across until end of the row, then you will have 2 stitch left sk1 and make 1dc in last stitch. ch3 and turn.
Row3. now you will make * 2dc,ch2,2dc in the chain space of the previous row* repeat * to * across until end of the row. at the end make 1dc in ch3 space of the previous row. ch3 and turn.
Repeat row 3 until you get around 19 inches long for front panel.
Repeat the same process for the back panel until you get around 23 inches long for back panel.
Now we are going to make separate ribbing band to attached at the bottom ( the wide) part of front panel and back panel.
Pick up your 4.0 mm crochet hook and start with making a slip knot and 10 chains and crochet row by row the back loop only until you get the length that matches the length of the wide part of the both panel.
Row1. crochet 1hdc in each of the next 9 chains from hook, ch1 turn (9)
Row2. crochet 1hdc in each of the next stitches from hook ( blo only), ch1 turn (9)
Repeat round 2 until you get the length matching the wide around 22 inches.
After you got the length of band that match the length of the wide now it time to attach them I attach them by sc or you can attach them with you favorite method ( whip stitch) or else.
Assembly.
Side Seams to create the arm hole:
Lay back panel first then front panel on top then , Seam up each side of the tunic with a whip stitch or your prefer stitch method. Leave for the arm hole about 5 inch long at the top upper end . You may adjust the how long of the arm hole to fit your size.
Now we are going to make separate ribbing band to attached to the arm hole.
Pick up your 4.0 mm crochet hook and start with making a slip knot and 10 chains and crochet row by row the back loop only until you get the length that matches the length of the arm hole.
Row1. crochet 1hdc in each of the next 9 chains from hook, ch1 turn (9)
Row2. crochet 1hdc in each of the next stitches from hook ( blo only), ch1 turn (9)
Repeat round 2 until you get the length matching the arm hole.
After you got the length of band that match the length of the arm hole now it time to attach them I attach them by sc or you can attach them with you favorite method ( whip stitch) or else.
All done!
Now enjoy your new crochet tunic top!
If you make one I would love to see your creation tag me on Instagram!

Johanne
Friday 6th of May 2022
Thank you so much for this wonderful,easy crochet pattern! I started one already and I find it's very pleasant to work on! Depending on the yarn we use, it can be worn in summer or winter too! 👍❤️
Bhagyashree
Monday 14th of March 2022
Buttyful
Ute
Tuesday 11th of January 2022
Can you use Bamboo yarn for this tunic also?I really like you patterns there easy to understand!🙂
Ute Bivens
Friday 11th of March 2022
@jane, thank you i will try it.you got some really nice patterns.
jane
Friday 14th of January 2022
Hi Ute yes you can use bamboo yarn
Debbie
Friday 21st of August 2020
Hi, I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. I’m on row 4 and my work is curving downward. Any ideas? I would insert a picture but I don’t think this message will allow me. Thanks, Debbie
jane
Saturday 22nd of August 2020
Hi debbie, can u message me on instragram jane_jennyandteddy on there u can insert the pic.
jane
Tuesday 2nd of June 2020
Hi Cathrin , I think this tunic with the breezy will work with cotton blend yarn or cotton.