This beautiful tunic-style crochet top combines the timeless charm of granny squares with vibrant color transitions and elegant shaping. Designed with floral centers, petal accents, and a flattering liquette (rounded hem) style, this pattern walks you through each stage—from crafting the decorative squares to seamlessly joining the pieces, shaping the neckline, and finishing the collar and sleeves.
Crochet Tunic Top
Whether you're making it for yourself or as a unique handmade gift, this tunic is adaptable for multiple sizes and offers creative freedom with color combinations. With clear steps and delicate details, it’s perfect for intermediate crocheters who want to wear their craft proudly.
Materials
- DMC Natura Just Cotton yarn in Glacier (#87), Sand (#3), Spring Rose (#7), Agua Marina (#25)
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Wool needle
- Two stitch markers
- Notebook and pen
Flower Center (Agua Marina)
- Create a magic circle.
- Make 8 single crochets into the circle.
- Tighten and join with slip stitch to first sc.
Petals (Agua Marina)
- For each of the 8 stitches:
- Chain 3 (counts as dc), then 4 more dc (5 dc total).
- Pull up loop slightly, insert hook into 3rd ch of initial ch 3.
- Pull loop through to close petal.
- Chain 3 between petals.
- After 8 petals, chain 3, join with slip stitch, and fasten off.
Sand-Colored Petals
- Join sand yarn to any ch-3 space.
In each space:
- Make two groups of 5 dc, each closed and separated by ch 3.
Repeat around for 16 total petals.
- Join with slip stitch and keep yarn attached.
Blue Border (Agua Marina)
- In each ch-3 space:
- sc, ch 2, sc.
- Repeat in every space around.
- Join and fasten off.
Transition to Granny Stitch (Sand)
In each ch-2 space:
- Make 3 dc (first group: ch 3 + 2 dc).
Skip to next ch-2 space and repeat.
- After 3 sets, make corners with: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same space.
- Repeat around to form square.
- Close with hdc into 3rd ch of beginning ch 3.
Continue Granny Square
- In corner space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- In spaces between groups: 3 dc.
- Repeat for 2–3 rounds (based on desired size).
- Finish with slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Joining Squares
- Use slip stitches with sand yarn through inner loops.
- Join 2 rows for front and back; 3 squares for each sleeve.
Color Rows on Body and Sleeves
- Start with Agua Marina:
- ch 4, 3 dc in next spaces.
- At seams: use joined dc method for smooth transition.
- Change colors at end of round (don’t complete final yarn over—switch colors).
- Alternate: rose, sand, light blue, sand, duck blue, rose, light blue.
- Make 24 body rows and 6 sleeve rows.
Shaping the Front Neckline
- Stop at 16 rows (back has 24).
- Place markers: leave 3 groups on each side of center.
- Work 8 rows with decreases on both sides.
Joining the Shoulders
- Align front and back right sides together.
- Use slip stitches to join along shoulder seams through inner loops.
Attaching Sleeves
- Center top of sleeve on shoulder seam.
- Join along sleeve edge to body with slip stitches.
Collar
- One round of sand granny stitch.
- At shoulders, use decrease method to shape.
- Optional wavelet edge: ch 3, 2 incomplete dc, sl st in next space.
Bottom Hem (Liquette Style)
- Work in rows at bottom of body.
- Start with duck blue: ch 3, 2 dc in same space.
- Skip group, continue with 3 dc clusters.
- End row with 2 dc + 1 dc in last stitch before seam.
- Alternate colors for 6 rows.
- Border: wavelet edge (as used in collar).
Finishing Sleeves
- Work in the round.
- Start at underarm seam with 3 dc groups.
- At seams: use joined dc decreases.
- 6 rows in color stripes.
- Border: same wavelet pattern.
Final Touches
- Weave in all ends.
- Block finished tunic with steam and damp cloth.
- Lay flat to dry.
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