Lace Tunic Top Crochet Pattern

Are you tired of scouring the stores for the perfect summer top, only to be disappointed by the lack of options or high prices? Look no further! Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting started, making your own Lace Tunic Top Crochet Pattern is easier than you think. With its delicate, airy texture and versatile style, this crochet pattern is sure to become a staple in your wardrobe. So grab your hook and let’s get started on this fun and fashionable project that will have you turning heads all season long.

The construction of this top couldn’t be more simple! It’s just 2 rectangles sewn together into this flattering, tunic shape. The yarn I used a an acrylic sport weight yarn from WeCrochet. Any sport weight yarn would be perfect for this Lace Tunic Top.

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Lace Tunic Top Crochet Pattern

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Materials
sport weight acrylic yarn (I used Brava Sport in Seraphim) – 3 skeins for S/M, 4 skeins for L/XL, 5 skeins for 2X/3X
H/5.0 mm hook
G/4.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
stitch markers

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
fsc – foundation single crochet (VIDEO TUTORIAL)
dc – double crochet
CL – 2 dc cluster (yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 3 loops)
tr – treble crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 5 counts as tr + 1

· This top is make with 2 rectangles sewn together.

· Foundation row needs to be a mult of 4 + 1

Gauge (with H/5.0 mm hook): 11 sc x 14 rows = 4” x 4”

Sizes:
S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X – The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of the row count as (133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) 133 is for S, 137 is M, 141 is L, 145 is XL, 149 is 2X, and 153 is 3X.

This top is oversized with generous positive ease.

Approx Finished Size (sizes can be easily adjusted within pattern):
Bust: S (42”) M (46”) L (50”) XL (54”) 2X (58”) 3X (62”)
Length: S (23”) M (24”) L (25”) XL (26”) 2X (27”) 3X (28”)
Armhole Depth: S (10”) M (10.5”) L (11”) XL (11.5”) 2X (12”) 3X (12.5”)
Size S pictured. I’m 5’0” with 34” bust.

LACE TUNIC TOP CROCHET PATTERN

MAKE 2

With H/5.0 mm hook, ch 2 (leave a long end for sewing)

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook, fsc (133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Change to G/4.0 mm hook

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 1 stitch, CL in next, ch 2, skip 1 stitch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across ((33, 34, 35) (36, 37, 38) CL)

Row 5: ch 5, turn, sc in first CL, *ch 5, sc in next CL* repeat from * to * across to last CL, ch 1, tr in last stitch ((33, 34, 35) (36, 37, 38) sc)

Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc in tr, *ch 2, CL in next sc, ch 2, sc in ch-5 space* repeat from * to * across to last sc, CL in last sc, ch 2, sc in ch 3 of turning ch ((33, 34, 35) (36, 37, 38) CL)

Row 7 – (24, 26, 28) (30, 32, 34): repeat rows 5 & 6

Change to H/5.0 mm hook

Row (25, 27, 29) (31, 33, 35): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch and ch-2 space across ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Row (26, 28, 30) (32, 34, 36): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Row (27, 29, 31) (33, 35, 37): ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across ((133, 137, 141) (145, 149, 153) sc)

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing

SEWING

Fold each rectangle in half, long ways.

Lay both panels side by side, vertically.

Using the long end and yarn needle, sew the back with a whip stitch. Sew to the fold at the top.

Sew the front with a whip stitch, about halfway up.

Sew the sides closed with a whip stitch. Leave a (10”, 10.5”, 11”) (11.5”, 12”, 12.5”) space open at the top for an armhole.

Fasten off. Weave in the ends. Turn right side out.

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