The Crochet Tunisian Tee is the perfect project for adding a touch of handmade charm to your wardrobe.
This stylish tee combines the beauty of Tunisian crochet with the comfort of a breathable top, making it a versatile piece for any occasion.
Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern is a great way to practice your skills and create something special.
With its modern design and cozy feel, the Crochet Tunisian Tee is sure to become a favorite in your collection.
So grab your hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and get ready to crochet your way to a wardrobe staple you'll love to wear!
Materials
Yarn Bee Bamboo-Tiful Yarn in Linen (3 skeins for S/M/L, 4 skeins for XL, 2X/3X) – any DK (3) weight yarn will work
J/6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Level
Intermediate
Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
TES – Tunisian extended simple stitch (insert hook into vertical bar in front of stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, ch 1)
TES2tog – Tunisian extended simple stitch 2 together (insert hook into next 2 vertical bars, yarn over, pull up a loop, ch 1)
written in US terms
The side facing you is the right side. Do not turn.
Each row is made up of a forward pass and a return pass.
Return Pass: ch 1, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook* repeat from * to * across until 1 loop remains on hook.
Bind off: insert hook into 2nd vertical bar from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop. Pull loop through the loop on the hook. *Insert hook into next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop, pull loop through the loop on the hook* repeat from * to * across.
To make the last stitch (edge stitch), insert hook into both loops along the side, yarn over, pull up a loop.
Gauge: 14 TES x 10 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 row count ((70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110)), the 70 is for S, 78 is M, 86 is L, 94 is XL, 102 is 2X, and 110 is 3X.
This dress is a classic fit with some positive ease.
Approximate Finished Size
Bust: S (36”) M (40”) L (44”) XL (48”) 2X (52”) 3X (56”)
Length: S (22”) M (22.5”) L (23”) XL (23.5”) 2X (24”) 3X (24.5”)
Armhole: S (8”) M (8.5”) L (9”) XL (9.5”) 2X (10”) 3X (10.5)
Size S pictured. I am 5’0″ with 34″ bust.
Easy Tunisian Tee Crochet Pattern
Front
ch (70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110)
Row 1: insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, *insert hook into next ch, yarn over and pull up a loop* repeat from * to * across ((70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 2: starting in 2nd stitch from hook, TES in each stitch across to last. Make edge stitch. ((70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 3 – 34: repeat row 2
The neckline is made in the next row. Only work partway across.
Row 35: starting in 2nd stitch from hook, TES in (32, 36, 40) (44, 48, 52) stitches, TES2tog, TES in next ((34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 36: starting in 2nd stitch from hook, TES in each stitch across to last 3, TES2tog. Make edge stitch ((33, 37, 41) (45, 49, 53) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Repeat previous row to Row (49, 50, 51) (52, 53, 54). Each row will decrease by 1.
Bind off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Lay panel with right side facing up. The side of the neckline just made is on the right.
Rejoin yarn to the vertical bar of the next unworked stitch in row 35.
Row 35: TES in first stitch, TES2tog, TES in each stitch across to last. Make edge stitch. ((34, 38, 42) (46, 50, 54) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 36: starting in 2nd stitch from hook, TES in first stitch, TES2tog. TES in each stitch across to last. Make edge stitch ((33, 37, 41) (45, 49, 53) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Repeat previous row to Row (49, 50, 51) (52, 53, 54). Each row will decrease by 1.
Bind off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Back
ch (70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110)
Row 1: insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, *insert hook into next ch, yarn over and pull up a loop* repeat from * to * across ((70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 2: starting in 2nd stitch from hook, TES in each stitch across to last. Make edge stitch. ((70, 78, 86) (94, 102, 110)) stitches on hook) Return Pass.
Row 3 – (49, 50, 51) (52, 53, 54): repeat row 2.
Bind off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Sewing
Lay the front panel on top of the back. Both with the right side facing the inside.
Use the long ends to sew the shoulders closed with a whip stitch.
Weave in the ends.
Use the long ends to sew the sides closed with a whip stitch. Leave a (8, 8.5, 9) (9.5, 10, 10.5)” space at the top for armholes.
Weave in the ends,
Turn right side out.
