Summer Tunic Crochet Pattern

The Summer Tunic Crochet Pattern is a great lightweight, kid’s summer top! I used the new Luna Yarn from Premier Yarns and it was perfect for this tunic! It’s a DK weight acryic yarn with so many beautiful colors to choose from. I chose the color Neptune and I love the bright and fun colors… so great for spring and summer!

Category 3 weight + bright colorways = summer yarn perfection! I tell ya, this yarn is what summer crochet dreams are made of. For me, summer is my making season because crocheting cute little tops is my jam. So I’m always looking for a lightweight yarn to work with. If you are too then definitely check out this new self-striping yarn because I’m pretty sure you’re gonna love it.

It’s designed and sized for kids (sizes 6/7, 8/9, 10/12) and is as easy as sewing 2 rectangles together. There’s some fun details in the stitches, but once you get the hang of the pattern repeat it will be easy-peasy.

Summer Tunic Crochet Pattern

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Materials
Premier Luna Yarn in Neptune (2 for S, 3 for M and L)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy+ (must be very familiar with basic crochet stitches)

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
CL – 2 double crochet cluster (*yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops* repeat from * to * again, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook)

Ch 2 at the beginning of each row does not count as dc

Approximate Finished Sizes (Size M is pictured)
Length: S (16″) M (18″) L (20″)
Width: S (14″) M (16″) L (18″)

RECTANGLES (make 2)

Pattern written in S (6/7), M (8/9) noted in ( ), L (10/12) noted in [ ]

Ch 119 (135) [151] – leave a long beginning tail for sewing (to make a different size ch any multiple of 4 + 3)

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (117 dc, (133 dc), [149 dc])

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch across (117 sc, (133 sc), [149 sc])

Row 3: ch 2, turn, dc in same stitch, *ch 1, skip one stitch, CL in next* repeat from * to * across to last 2 stitches, ch 1, skip one stitch dc in last stitch (57 CL, (65 CL), [73 CL])

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch and ch space across (117 sc, (133 sc), [149 sc])

Row 5: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch across (117 dc, (133 dc), [149 dc])

Repeat row 2 – 5 to row 18 (ending on a row 2 repeat)

In the next rows you will start the lacy mesh edging

Row 19: 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 (29 CL, (33 CL), [37 CL])

Row 20: ch 5 (counts as tr + ch 1), turn, sc in first CL, *ch 5, sc in top of next CL* repeat from * to * across to last CL, ch 1, tr in last stitch (29 sc, (33 sc), [37 sc])

Row 21: ch 1, turn, sc in tr *ch 2, CL in next sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space* repeat from * to  * across ending with sc in ch 3 of turning ch from previous row (29 CL, (33 CL), [37 CL])

For size S, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing

For size M repeat rows 20 & 21 to row 23

For size L repeat rows 20 & 21 to row 25

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing

CONSTRUCTION

Fold both rectangles and lay them next to each other, with row 1 facing in. Use the long tail to sew the pieces together up the middle with a whip stitch. I went about halfway for the back. Repeat for the front. I went up about 3/4 of the way for the front

Repeat for the sides, sewing up about halfway each side

BOTTOM BORDER

Join yarn to a corner along the bottom,

Row 1: ch 1, sc evenly around, join to first sc with sl st

Row 2 – 6: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off, weave in the ends

DRAWSTRING

Ch 200. Fasten off. Add a couple pieces of fringe to each end. Lace up the back of the top.

And you’re done! I hope you love this fun summer tunic!

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