Hippie Chic Tunic Crochet Pattern (Sizes XS – 5XL)
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When I think of the perfect crocheted tunic I think of chic lines, drawstrings, and fringe. It also needs to be a bit oversized so it’s nice and comfy. The Hippie Chic Tunic hits ALL of those requirements, and it’s so stylish, too!
Hippie Chic Tunic
This new crochet pattern is so dreamy. We are using a beautiful cotton blend yarn (great substitutions listed below) to create vertical lines that truly flatter all shapes and sizes. The open stitch design of the fabric gives it great breathability and when paired with the right yarn we end up with true tunic perfection.
This is also a great chance to use multiple colorways to create the striping effect as pictured here. For this version I used CotLin yarn, a 70% Tanguis Cotton / 30% Linen blend, in the colorways “Bare“, “Mustard Seed“, “Conch“, and “Surf“. Don’t those just POP next to each other?!
In order to make this tunic pattern you will need to know how to do the Crossed Double Crochet Stitch. This is a fun and easy stitch that works up quickly and holds your interest. The fabric created using this stitch is airy and has a fabulous drape. The fringe adds just the right amount of a hippie vibe, and I LOVE the tassels on the drawstring center!
The Hippie Chic Tunic pattern ranges in sizes XS through 5XL. Check the sizing chart below. If you’ve crocheted Heart Hook Home garment patterns in the past you may notice that the sizing is a bit roomier than normal. This is because the body of the tunic is intended to be worn with 3 – 5″ of positive ease, and the sleeves are more fitted (like normal).
The construction on the tunic is clever and fun. Made in two panels and connected as mirror images, we finish it off with a drawstring crisscross in the front. My lovely tester Leann worked up the 4XL size for me. I love the extra knot she did in her fringe. It really sets it off, especially using a solid color.
While the striped version is my favorite, I do like the solid color pictured below using the Comfy Sport yarn in the “Marlin” colorway. I think the pocket is more cohesive on the solid colored tunic than the striped, but the pocket is also worked vertically in case you would like to match colors with the body of your tunic.
Other great yarn options would include the new Woolen Cotton from WeCrochet, Lion Brand Coboo, Lion Brand Cotton Bamboo, Premier Bamboo Fair, Hobbii’s Acacia, and you could try the Allino from Hobbii as well, although it may be a tad bit thin. It looks dreamy though and I love that fiber content!
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Materials:
DK/Size 3 yarn (CotLin (striped) and Comfy Sport (solid blue) pictured)
-approx. (1250, 1375, 1450, 1550, 1775, 1875, 1950, 2050, 2150) yards
Crochet hook in size H/5mm or needed to obtain gauge
Sizing: (XS, S, M, L, XL) (2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL)
What color(s) will you use to make yours? I can’t wait to see! Be sure to tag @HeartHookHome across all social media, or share in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook.
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Go With the Flow Poncho Crochet Pattern
Hi Ashlea!
I’m relatively new to crochet and am obsessed. With that being said I have mostly done amigurumi toys for friends and family. I love this Hippie Chic tunic and would like to make it for myself – it will be the first garment I make – am I too aggressive thinking I can pull this off? Also, how do I do the striping, there is nothing in the pattern on how/where to place the stripes. I am also concerned that the upper sleeves are big enough to go around my arms. I have had sweaters that fit perfectly only to have the sleeves WAY too tight making the whole sweater look too small. Any help, tips, advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you very much.
Is this pattern available for free on your blog? Or just available for purchase?
Hi Susan! This pattern is only available for purchase.
Hi Ashlea! What sizes did you make for yourself please?
Hi Samantha! I am wearing the Medium.
Hi Ashlea! Happy New Year! <3 I'm finally getting to work on this pattern – and I'd like to do the color change like you have done. I understand the mirroring and assume it will be up to me to decide when and where to place color changes. I've already started it int he white on the back right panel #1 and I'm 6 rows in… it occurs to me that I should have started with a color stripe if I want it down the middle of the back? Or is it possible to go back and add a row of the DC cross stitches in color to create that single stripe in the middle? I don't want to frog… Maybe I leave it solid in the back and not necessarily mirror the color in the front middle. Trying to think this through. Appreciate any best tips –
or perhaps – I do a row of sl st or surface crochet when it’s time to sew the back…. hmmm?
Hi Ashley, so I’m wanting to make the hippie chic tunic, I’m having a hard time figuring how much yarn to get for a size large using the stripe version you made. Could you help me with this? I was thinking 1100 of main color and 1 skein of each other color but wanted to make sure. Thanks in advance, Theresa
I love this pattern so much. not much good working with yarn, the thread is more my thing.