Make a Statement Tunic Top

The Crochet Tunic Top is a fabulous piece that will add a touch of charm to any outfit! This delicately designed top features intricate crochet work that is both stylish and elegant. With its unique pattern and flattering silhouette, this tunic top is sure to make you stand out in a crowd. Whether you are headed to a casual outing or a special event, this top is the perfect choice to showcase your personal style. Embrace your inner fashionista and make a statement with this Statement Tunic Top — you won't be disappointed!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

YARN WEIGHT: #3

SIZES

Women’s S (M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X): To Fit: 32-34 (36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50, 52-54)"/81.5-86.5 (91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 112-117, 122-127, 132-137)cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust: 35 (39, 42, 46, 50, 55)"/89 (99, 106.5, 117, 127, 139.5)cm

Length: 25 1/2 (26, 26 1/2, 27, 27, 27 1/2)"/65 (66, 67.5, 68.5, 68.5, 70)cm

MATERIALS

Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% pima cotton; 3.50oz/100g; 220yd/201m) 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) hanks #3796 Butterscotch

Size G/6 US (4mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE

17 sts and 14 rows = 4" in Textured patt. To save time, take time to check gauge.

DESIGNER NOTES

Top is worked in 4 pieces: Back, Front, and 2 Sleeves.

Neckband is worked in the round from sts picked up along neck edge.

Throughout, each sc, hdc, dc, hdc2tog, and turning ch-2 counts as 1 st.

To decrease 1 stitch, work hdc2tog one stitch in from edge.

STITCH GLOSSARY

hdc2tog: Half double crochet 2 together—[Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop] twice, yam over and draw through all 5 loops on hook.

rev sc: Reverse single crochet—Work single crochet in opposite direction by inserting hook in next stitch (to the right if right-handed and to the left if left-handed), yam over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook.

TEXTURED PATTERN (multiple of 2 sts)

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), turn, sk first hdc, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across, hdc in top of turning ch.

Rep Row 1 for Textured patt.

INSTRUCTIONS

BACK

Ch 95 (103, 111, 119, 127, 137).

Foundation Row (RS): Sc in 3rd ch from hook (beg ch counts as first hdc), *dc in next ch, sc in next ch: rep from * to last 2 ch, dc in next ch, hdc in last ch—94 (102, 110, 118, 126, 136) sts.

Work in Textured patt and dec 1 st each side every 4 rows twice—90 (98, 106, 114, 122, 132) sts.

Work in Textured patt and dec 1 st each side every 6 rows 8 times—74 (82, 90, 98, 106, 116) sts.

Work even in Textured patt until piece measures 18"/45.5cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Shape Armholes

Row 1 (RS): Turn, sl st in first 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, ch 2 (counts as hdc worked in same st as last si st made), work in established patt to last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts; leave rem sts unworked—68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 100) sts.

Row 2: Turn, sl st in first 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6) sts, ch 2, work in established patt to last 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 5) sts; leave rem sts unworked—64 (70, 74, 80, 84, 90) sts.

Dec 1 st each side every row 1 (2, 1, 2, 0, 3) times—62 (66, 72, 76, 84, 84) sts.

Dec 1 st each side every other row 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 3) times—58 (62, 66, 70, 76, 78) sts.

Work in established patt until piece measures 24 (24 1/2, 25, 25 1/2, 25 1/2, 26)"/61 (62, 63.5, 65, 65, 66)cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Shape Neck

First side

Row 1 (RS): Work in established patt over first 13 (15, 17, 19, 22, 23) sts, hdc2tog; leave rem sts unworked for back neck and 2nd side of neck—14 (16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts.

Continue in established patt over the 14 (16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts of first side only until piece measures 25 1/2 (26, 26 1/2, 27, 27, 27 1/2)"/65 (66, 67.5, 68.5, 68.5, 70)cm from beg.

Fasten off.

Second side

Row 1 (RS): Skip first 28 unworked sts following first side, join yarn with sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc2tog, work in established patt to end of row—14 (16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts.

Continue in established patt over the 14(16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts of second side only until piece measures 25 1/2 (26, 26 1/2, 27, 27, 27 1/2)"/65 (66, 67.5, 68.5, 68.5, 70)cm from beg.

Fasten off.

FRONT

Work same as Back until piece measures 18 1/2 (19, 19 1/2, 20, 20, 20 1/2)"/47 (48.5, 49.5, 51, 51, 52)cm from beg; end with a WS row. Place a marker on each side of center 14 sts.

Shape Neck

First side

Continue armhole shaping same as Back, while at the same time, shape neck as follows:

Work in established patt to first marker; leave rem sts unworked for front neck and 2nd side of neck.

Work over first side sts only.

Next row (WS): Turn, sl st in first 5 sts, ch 2, work in established patt to end of row—4 sts dec'd.

Next row: Ch 2, turn, work in established patt to last 2 sts; leave rem sts unworked—2 sts dec'd.

Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice.

Continue in established patt until piece measures same as Back to shoulders—14 (16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts.

Fasten off.

Second side

Skip first 14 unworked sts following first side, join yam with sl st in next st, ch 2, work in established patt to end of row. Remove markers.

Work over second side sts only.

Next row (WS): Ch 2, work in established patt to last 5 sts; leave rem sts unworked—4 sts dec'd.

Next row: Turn, sl st in first 3 sts, ch 2, work in established patt to end of row—2 sts dec'd.

Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice.

Continue in established patt until piece measures same as Back to shoulders—14 (16, 18, 20, 23, 24) sts.

SLEEVES (make 2)

Ch 45 (49, 53, 53, 57, 57).

Foundation Row (RS): Sc in 3rd ch from hook, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch: rep from * to last 2 chs, dc in next ch, hdc in last ch—44 (48, 52, 52, 56, 56) sts.

Work in Textured patt until piece measures about 1 1/2 (1 3/4, 2, 2, 2 1/4, 2 1/2)"/4 (4.5, 5, 5, 5.5, 6.5)cm from beg; end with a WS row.

Shape Sleeve Cap

Row 1 (RS): Turn, sl st in first 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts, ch 2, work in established patt to last 3 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts; leave rem sts unworked—38 (40, 42, 40, 42, 40) sts.

Dec 1 st each side every 4 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1) time—38 (40, 42, 40, 42, 38) sts.

Dec 1 st each side every other row 6 (6, 7, 10, 9, 9) times—26 (28, 28, 20, 24, 20) sts.

Dec 1 st each side every row 3 (4, 4, 0, 2, 0) times—20 sts.

Next row: Turn, sl st in first 3 sts, ch 2, work in established patt to last 2 sts; leave rem sts unworked—16 sts.

Rep last row once more—12 sts.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Block pieces to schematic measurements. Sew shoulder seams.

Neckband

With WS facing, join yarn with sl st in neck edge, ch 1 (counts as first sc), work 114 sc evenly spaced around neck edge, sl st in first ch—115 sts.

Next rnd: Ch 1, rev sc in each sc, sl st in first ch.

Fasten off.

Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.