One of the most criminally underrated articles of clothing is great for layering, provides excellent coverage, and is cozy as can be. That’s right, today we’re talking about free crochet tunic patterns!
There are many different crochet tunic patterns available online and in crafting stores. Crochet tunics can be made in a variety of colors, sizes, and styles, so you can quickly get overwhelmed with all of the options out there. That’s where we come in! We’ve scoured the internet to find 25 of the best crochet tunic patterns around so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.
If you’re looking for that special, Goldilocks just right pattern, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, decide what type of tunic you want to make. Free crochet tunic patterns have all different kinds of necklines, sleeve lengths, and fits (fitted vs oversized).
Once you’ve decided on the style of the tunic, choose a pattern that includes the type of stitch you want to use. If you’re a beginner, it’s best to start with a simple stitch such as a single crochet or half double crochet. These crochet tunic patterns will provide ample opportunity for you to practice those basic stitches and really develop a good, strong crochet foundation.
Of course, if you have been around the crochet block a time or two, then the world is your oyster! Choose any of the fabulous and free crochet patterns on this list and you won’t be disappointed.
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Francis Tunic
Let’s dig right into all this free crochet pattern goodness with a gorgeous lacy tunic design that you won’t want to take off! I just love the ¾ length sleeves and the waist detailing. You can make one of these stunning Francis Tunics for yourself using double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Yarnsmiths
Yarn: YarnSmiths (UK) Create Baby DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Unplugged Tassel Tunic
Get your rainbow on with the Unplugged Tassel Tunic. This top is the perfect thing to wear to your next music festival. It’s fun, it’s cozy, and it’s totally cute too. The pattern calls for just half double and double crochet stitches. Finish it off with some fringe and you’re ready to rock!
Designer: Sirdar
Yarn: Sirdar Stories (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Lacy Tunic
The Lacy Tunic is one of those designs that could have been written in any decade. The long sleeve style is a little bit 70s, but the coloring and executing of the design are both decidedly modern. Single and double crochet stitches are carefully placed in such a way to create a beautiful fabric composed of rows and rows of pretty shells.
Designer: Life and Yarn Designs
Yarn: Circulo Yarns Duna (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Summer Beauty Tunic
If you’re going to crochet your own clothes, then you might as well stand out! You will certainly be turning some heads when you wear your new Summer Beauty Tunic. The design features an ombre fade color scheme and it calls for the decorative forked cluster stitch along with single crochet, double crochet, and picot stitches.
Designer: I Need it Crochet
Yarn: Kravn’ Sum Yarn (Sport weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Springtide Tunic
Welcome spring with a sweet and stylish short sleeve tunic you can wear on all your adventures. The pattern calls for the lemon peel stitch which involves alternating single and double crochet stitches. It’s an easy one row repeat that you can crochet on “cruise control” while you watch the latest TV show or listen to the newest podcast.
Designer: Make and Do Crew
Yarn: Lion Brand Truboo (DK weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Junction Triangle Tunic
Somewhere between boring everyday wear and impractical runway wear, there’s that perfect medium of style. You might even call it a…junction! The Junction Triangle Tunic uses just double crochet stitches to create something truly amazing. It must be some kind of crochet magic.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn: Patons North America Grace (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Elsa Hooded Belted Tunic
You’ll be feeling extra fabulous when you step out wearing this gorgeous crochet tunic! The hood is super practical and cozy. Plus, the belted waist is so flattering! There’s also just something that I can’t quite put my finger on that makes this design a little sassy and a whole lot of fun. It is made with half double and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Kristin Omdahl
Yarn: Kristin Omdahl Yarns Be So Easy (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Freya Tunic Sweater
Go bold with stripes and stay oh-so-cozy to boot with the Freya Tunic Sweater. The pattern calls for single and half double crochet stitches along with some working into the back loops only. This is a great option if you don’t have enough of a single color to make a tunic but you do have enough when you mix and match a few colors together.
Designer: CoCo Crochet Lee
Yarn: Lion Brand Truboo (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Tempto Tunic
The design features a sampling of decorative lacework made with different combinations of basic crochet stitches. The solid ¾ length sleeves are made with half double crochet stitches and finished off with another touch of lacework.
Designer: WeCrochet Design Team
Yarn: Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Hilo Tunic
Yes, you can absolutely crochet a tunic using all single crochet stitches or all half double crochet stitches. I don’t know about you, though, but I like to mix it up on larger projects to keep things interesting and help maintain my motivation. That’s why I can certainly appreciate the Hilo Tunic design and its use of the mixed cluster stitch and the v-stitch.
Designer: I Need It Crochet
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Cabot (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Ollie Tunic
When you’re in the mood to wear something really comfy but also cute, then you are going to want to reach for the beautiful Ollie Tunic. This design shines in its simplicity. The subtle v-neck and half sleeves certainly won’t be going out of style any time soon! You can make one using extended single crochet and half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Hooked Hazel
Yarn: Knit Picks Gloss DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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The Ginny Granny Square Tunic
Time and time again granny proves that she’s still got it, and the Ginny Granny Square Tunic is no exception! This design mixes classic and solid granny squares in a subtle checkerboard pattern. It’s a cute new take on an old stitch and I’m totally here for it!
Designer: Darling Dana Designs
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Tilted Tunic
You are definitely going to turn some heads when you walk into a room wearing your new Tilted Tunic. The unique angled design is seriously eye-catching and it’s actually really fun to crochet too. The pattern calls for single, half double, double, and treble crochet stitches along with v-stitches.
Designer: I Need It Crochet
Yarn: Sugar Bush Yarns Rapture (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
Also check out the video tutorial:
Crochet Sweater For Women | Crochet Sweater Tutorial | Tilted Tunic Crochet Sweater Pattern
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Marsali Sweater
I hope that the beginner crocheters are still with us at this point, because they are definitely going to want to take a peek at this design. It’s hard to believe that you can make a crochet tunic that looks this good using just single and half double crochet stitches, but it’s true!
This beautiful crochet tunic pattern is perfect for any skill level and this lightweight top is made with a cotton yarn blend, making it great for warm weather.
Designer: Yarn + Chai
Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo (DK Weight Yarn #3)
Click here for the free top crochet pattern!
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Summer Waves Tunic
Did you know that crochet tunic patterns also make great swimsuit coverups? That’s especially true if the design has some lace in it, like this pretty Summer Waves Tunic which uses trinity stitch and open waves stitch. What a fun design for a summer crochet top!
Designer: Crafting for Weeks
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet beach cover up pattern!
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Comfort Tee
Some folks prefer their crochet to look like knitting. It especially makes sense for things like garments where you want a solid coverage with no holes. You can fake the knit look with a long crochet hook and the tunisian crochet technique. Try it out with the Comfort Tee design. It uses tunisian simple and knit stitches.
Designer: Detroit Knots, Kiddles and Stitch & Hustle
Yarn: Jilly & Kiddles Ideal DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the easy crochet top pattern!
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Simple Rectangle Tunic Dress
Don’t be afraid to go a little crazy with the colors when you are deciding on crochet tunic patterns. After all, life is too short to wear boring clothes! Just look at how fun the Simple Rectangle Tunic Dress is.
The design features the smooth wave stitch which uses 2 stitches of varying heights (single and double crochet stitches) to make each row undulate like a wave. The perfect choice for a tunic with simple construction.
Designer: Colour Ceilidh Crochet
Yarn: King Cole Riot Double Knitting (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet tunic pattern!
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Betulla Tunic
Here’s a neat crochet tip to create garments that elongate your figure and make you look slimmer. Patterns like the Betulla Tunic which are worked sideways create subtle vertical stripes that do just that! The design features a cowl neck and a dramatic high low hem. Best of all, it can be made with just basic stitches.
Designer: Ilaria Caliri for WeCrochet
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crocheted top pattern!
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Shelby Top
I’m sure by now that you are realizing just how versatile these free crochet tunic patterns can be. The Shelby Top, with its lace design, half sleeve, and lace stitchwork could be worn all year round and styled in any number of ways. You can crochet one for yourself using basic double crochet stitches and triple crochet shell stitches.
Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Yarn: Darn Good Yarn Sport Weight Linen 2 ply (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free tunic crochet pattern!
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Shell Yeah! Tunic
Tunics don’t have to be solid fabric to be functional. Even with the wide open lacework of the Shell Yeah! Tunic, the generous length and relaxed fit guarantee a perfect pairing with any outfit. The pattern uses basic single crochet stitches as anchors between beautiful double crochet shell stitches.
The perfect top for hot summer days – and it’s a great option for a beginner crocheter, too!
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Yarn: Red Heart It’s a Wrap Sprinkles (Light Fingering Weight #0)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Boho Tunic
While some free crochet tunic patterns have defined instructions for a set range of styles, there are some designs that are recipe style. You will use your own body measurements and a few of the most basic crochet stitches to make a beautiful boho tunic that’s perfectly sculpted to your body. Just a heads up, the pattern is in UK terminology!
Designer: DesignedbyBren for Nurturing Fibres
Yarn: Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Lunar Lace Tunic
Some people think that crochet is too stiff to create loose flowing garments, but that’s just plain wrong! Using a thinner weight yarn and opting for a lace stitch can seriously improve the drape of your projects and make crochet clothing more flattering too. Just look at the movement of the stunning Lunar Lace Tunic made with the crochet cathedral stitch.
Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Galileo (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Fisher Tunic
I just love a good colorblock design, don’t you? It’s a great way to incorporate additional colors into a project without too much extra work. You only have to change colors once and you will only have 2 extra ends to weave in! You can crochet the fisher tunic using just double crochet stitches.
Designer: Life and Yarn
Yarn: Fair Isle Yarn Harbor (Sport Weight #2)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Carefree Summer Tunic
If you love the look of colorwork designs but don’t want to mess around with changing colors a bunch of times (and weaving in all those extra ends) then the Carefree Summer Tunic will definitely pique your interest! The design uses the filet crochet technique to create fun floral and geometric images by juxtaposing sections of solid stitchwork with sections of openwork.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Merino (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Mesh Tunic
If you want to dip your toes into the waters of the filet crochet technique without having to read charts, then give this cute mesh tunic pattern a try. It uses double crochet and chain stitches to create a mesh stitch. It’s exactly like filet crochet just without any filled in blocks. The result is cute and versatile. Pair it with jeans or throw it on over your swimsuit!
Designer: Premier Yarns Design Team
Yarn: Premier Yarns Everyday Worsted Solids, Marls & Heathers (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Tunic Patterns
I hope you love these crochet wearables as much as I do! They come in a range of sizes and use different stitches (simple stitches, crochet shells and more!) for some amazing tunic patterns. We’ve seen tunics for the warmer months and some for when it’s a bit cooler, but they all have good coverage and are a perfect way to wear your favorite craft!
I seriously can’t wait to see everyone rocking their new tunics! What did you think of these free crochet tunic patterns? Did you have a favorite design from this list? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
