Lacy Summertime Tunic
Turn heads this summer with this Lacy Summertime Tunic. It's the perfect thing to throw on before hitting the beach or grabbing a quick bite to eat. Pair this crocheted tunic with your favorite pair of jeans or with your summer swimsuit for a super trendy look. This beautiful crochet pattern is a great addition to anyone's closet. Alpaca and Cotton Viscose yarns are used to work up this crochet pattern, but you're welcome to use a different yarn if you feel the alpaca would be too hot for the summer season. Five different sizes are available to choose from, so this piece will certainly fit and flatter any shape. Feel free to make minor adjustments to the pattern to ensure a comfortable fit.
NotesNotes:
-Increasing tip 1: To inc 1 sc: crochet 2 sc in 1 sc.
-Increasing tip 2: To inc 1 dc: crochet 2 dc in 1 dc (no ch in between).
-Increasing tip 3: To inc 1 ch-loop: crochet 2 ch-loops in the same st.
-Crochet info: At the beg of each round replace the first dc with 3 ch. Replace first tr with 4 ch. Finish each round with 1 sl st in 3rd/4th ch from beg of round.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge12 dc x 7 rows with 1 thread of each quality = 10 x 10 cm [4’’ x 4’’]. 1 repeat of mussel pattern = width approx 12 cm [4 3/4’’].
Finished SizeSize: S – M – L - XL – XXL Finished measurements at chest: 33”-39 3/8”-39 3/8”-41 ¾”-45” Full length: appr 26 3/8”-27½”-29 1/8”-29½”-31”
Materials List
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DROPS Alpaca from Garnstudio
200-200-250-250-300 g color no 1101, white -
DROPS Cotton Viscose from Garnstudio
300-350-350-400-450 g color no 01, white - DROPS crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8], or size needed to obtain the correct gauge
Tunic Pattern
The tunic is crochet in the round from the top down.
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Loosely crochet 71-75-75-79-83 ch on crochet hook size 5 mm [H/8] with 1 thread Alpaca and 1 thread Cotton Viscose (double thread).
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Form a ring with a sl st in the first ch.
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Crochet next round as follows: 1 sc in each of the first 3 ch, *skip 1 ch, 1 sc in each of the 3 next ch*, repeat from *-* = 54-57-57-60-63 sc.
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Now crochet a round of sc, at the same time inc 22-15-19-20-21 sc evenly – see Increasing tip 1 = 76-72-76-80-84 sc.
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Continue in chart M.1 – see Crochet info.
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After M.1 there are 76-90-95-100-105 ch-loops on round (1 ch-loop = 1 dc + 1 ch).
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Continue with dc in ch and ch over dc until piece measures 10-11-12-13-14 cm [4”-4 3/8”-4 ¾”-5 1/8”-5½”].
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Skip 17-19-21-22-22 ch-loops from previous round (= right sleeve), crochet 8 ch (= under arm), crochet 21-26-26-28-30 ch-loops (= front piece), skip 17-19-21-22-22 ch-loops from previous round (= left sleeve), crochet 8 ch (= under arm), crochet 21-26-27-28-31 ch-loops (= back piece).
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Place a marker each side, in between the 8 ch crochet mid under arm. Continue in ch-loops. Note! On the first round crochet the 8 ch under each arm as follows: 1 dc in the first ch, 1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 ch, 1 dc in the same ch, 1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 ch, 1 dc in the same ch, 1 ch, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 ch and skip 1 ch (= 6 ch-loops under each arm) = 54-64-65-68-73 ch-loops on round in total.
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Continue in ch-loops in the round, at the same time inc 1 ch-loop – see Increasing tip 3 – on each side of both markers on every round a total of 4-4-6-6-7 times = 70-80-89-92-101 ch-loops.
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After all inc piece measures approx 19-20-23-24-27 cm [7½”-8”-9”-9½”-10 5/8”] measured from ch-chain at neckline (you have now reached mid chest; if you wish to adjust this crochet additional rounds in ch-loops after the inc).
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Now crochet 1 round in ch-loops, at the same time inc 4-2-2-14-14 dc evenly on round – see Increasing tip 2 = 144-162-180-198-216 dc/ch.
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Now continue in mussel pattern chart M.2 (beg at start arrow in diagram) = 8-9-10-11-12 horizontal repeats on round. Crochet 3 vertical repeats of M.2, but beg the second and third repeat by the Arrow-B in diagram. After M.2 crochet 2-3-3-3-4 rounds in tr as follows:
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Round 1: Remember crochet info! Crochet 1 tr in each ch-loop with 1 ch in between each and finish with 1 tr in the last dc = 72-81-90-99-108 tr.
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Round 2: crochet 1 tr in each tr from previous round with 2 ch in between each tr (instead of 1) – finish size S here before the last mussel pattern = 72 tr.
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Round 3: crochet 1 tr in each tr from previous round with 3 ch between each tr - finish size M, L and XL here before the last mussel pattern = 81-90-99 tr.
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Round 4: crochet 1 tr in each tr from previous round with 3 ch between each tr - finish size XXL here before the last mussel pattern = 108 tr.
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Now crochet a round in ch-loops as follows: 1 dc and 1 ch (= 1 ch-loop) in each tr from previous round, at the same time inc 1 ch-loop – see Increasing tip 3 – in every 3-3-4-4-4 tr. Note! For size L and XL finish with 1 dc and 1 ch in each of the last 2-3 tr = 96-108-112-123-135 ch-loops.
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Continue with 1 round of ch-loops, at the same time inc 6-0-10-6-0 dc – see Increasing tip 2 = 198-216-234-252-270 dc/ch. Now crochet M.2 again (beg at start arrow in diagram), but finish the pattern after row 7.
Charts and Diagrams
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Delphine Bryant
Sep 09, 2018
Drops does it again. A love to visit the site and see the free patterns that they have for us. I just adore that this pattern is present in my size and I just can not wait to get started. I love the fresh look of the white but I think I want a pale color to make this tunic with. Thanks for sharing the pattern.
Morehouse17
Aug 14, 2018
This lacy summertime tunic is just the thing for summer. Just a few inches longer I would think this would a mini skirt for the lady with the figure for it. I love the open weave and it looks so cool. I would elect to use a cotton yarn to make this because I have never used the yarn that is suggest on the Drops site.
Zeemer
Jun 23, 2018
I just love this lacy tunic. I like how the simple stitches are placed on the bodice and then elaborate on the waist down to the hem area. I like its being airy and loose allowing enough room for movement.
mulberrygalprinces s
May 12, 2018
What a gorgeous top. And it's not that hard to make. I am going to make them in different colors for different peoples gifts. I think they will love them. And since it's going to be worn here in Florida, it won't be heavy or too hot. Thnk you for sharing this.
Cheryl Y
May 07, 2018
Wow what a beautiful Lacy Summertime Tunic this one is.. I love the look of this one, but so need to know where to fine the yarn used? I like that this looks like two different tops but is one, a nice layered look. The pattern is well written and I so can't wait to make one or two.. Is there another yarn that can replace the yarn used in the pattern? Thank you so much for sharing this free crochet top pattern.
Daughter of Light
Oct 01, 2017
O Wow! How pretty! This is definitely one I want to keep, even though my skill level isn't an intermediate yet! I have several lacy tops--ones I want to try first at a lower skill level and with this one on the back burner I definitely have motivation. Thank you for including the larger sizes on this pattern. It's a beauty!
FireFightersMoM
Jun 30, 2017
Oh my gosh this is so adorable. It would be a perfect as a swimsuit cover or even a cute top with a pair of leggings. I crochet one up. I do like the white yarn. It looks so clean and crisp. But would be cute in just about any color. Fairly easy pattern to follow. And once again a real plus is to have it about to print.
valeriepoole5 1629 873
Jun 29, 2017
I want to make this lovely pattern, but the schematics are too small to read once I have printed them off. How do I make the instructions larger to read on my computer? I have rightclicked to see if I am able to zoom in on it, but it does not work? Help please, thank you, Val
FireFightersMoM
Jun 30, 2017
Val, why do you enlarge it from your printer? You should be able to increase it make it very easy to read. Hope that helps
achumley0003 31706 34
Jun 28, 2017
I'm pretty sure the weight of this yarn is suppose to be sport, so in order to substitute it I would start by trying to find a similar fiber in sport weight. I'm sure you could use acrylic though, but it may change the drape of the fabric. Also, make sure you do the gauge swatch and change hook size if needed. I love patterns that are top down in the round because they seem to work up quickly, you can try them on as you go, and make adjustments if needed and you usually don't have to seam which is something I really hate doing. This is a really cute top. I hope I have the time to make one at some point.
FireFightersMoM
Jun 24, 2017
This is such a cute top! So many different ways to wear it. I see it as a really sexy swimsuit cover-up at a pool party. Throw it on with a pair of leggings. DROP has so many beautiful patterns. They are all so well written and the details that they put into each pattern takes the fear out for newbies. This pattern will be added to my do list!
Hippie Chick
Mar 27, 2017
Love this tunic top. Living near the Keys, I am always on the lookout for something that I could wear for everyday clothing and this would look great. The pattern is very detailed with pictures and graphs included. Never have worked with alpaca yarn, so I think I will just stick to using all cotton in mine. This will look great as a swimsuit cover up.
princess6860504
Feb 22, 2017
Hmm, for me, I think this yarn would be a little too warm for the summer months. I think cotton would be good, or a cotton blend- lightweight. I am seriously wondering if this will be the next big project I decide to undertake. It's such a pretty pattern, such a pretty look with the open weave and shells along the border.
mccandlessquilts
May 03, 2016
Beautiful pattern, but $31.80 for a pattern, really.
Cheryl Y
May 03, 2016
That is what I thought at first too. But if you go down a little on the page there is a print tab. You don't need to pay for this lovely pattern! With that being said, I love this pattern, it is well written and one I'll be making. Thanks, hope that helps.
mulberrygalprinces s
Apr 07, 2016
This is a very sweet pattern. I like the fact it isn't tight fitting. I was thinking of making it as a swin suit cover up and maybe running some kind of ribbon around thru a row of openings. Not tightly, just as a decoration, or adding some crochet flowers along the neck line. This is a very good pattern to play with!
ickymiki
Jul 19, 2012
I love this pattern, but would prefer to use yarn I can find locally. How can I make substitutions to a more generic yarn?
RGeorge9600 896185 0
Mar 25, 2013
What I do is go to the store and compare the yarn called for in the pattern to same weight yarns on the shelf. Also when it calls for DK weight, you can go to any yarn website and look up the number for DK weight, which I think is a 3 weight and find other yarn at the store of the DK weight and composition. I know a lot of clothing patterns call for either cotton or wool yarns. You must take that into account when looking for substitutions. I live in a hot environment so lean more towards cottons.
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