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Track Stitch Tunic: Free Crochet Pattern (XS – 5XL)

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During the warmer months, I love having something to throw on over a tank top that is both flattering and comfortable to wear. The Track Stitch Tunic is the perfect design to show off your crochet skills while staying cool in the process. Let’s make one with this new, free crochet pattern!

Track Stitch Tunic, free summer crochet pattern

Track Stitch Tunic

The Track Stitch Tunic features very tall crochet stitches: Triple Treble. We use these stitches in order to get the open columned effect and we separate these super tall stitches with a few rows of single crochet to help maintain the stability of the fabric and integrity of the design. I just love it and I hope you do, too!

Track Stitch Tunic free crochet pattern

summer crochet top free pattern

I love the clean lines that the few rows of single crochet provide. I love how airy it is. I love how large the armholes are and how comfortable that makes this tunic to wear. I just love it all! ♥

For this design I am using Shine Sport yarn from WeCrochet. This is a gorgeous 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal blend and this colorway “Grapefruit” is absolutely stunning.

If you have never made a Triple Treble crochet stitch before (abbreviated as Trtr) you are in for a treat!

Materials:

Shine Sport Yarn (size 2, cotton/modal blend, “Grapefruit” colorway pictured)
-approx. (1080, 1090, 1100, 1140) (1550, 1575, 1585, 1600, 1620) yards

Crochet hook in size G/4mm

Gauge: 16 sc sts x 8 Track Stitch rows = 4” (before blocking)

Pattern for Gauge:

Row 1: Ch-17, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (16)

Rows 2 & 3: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (16)

Row 4: Ch-6 (counts as Trtr), turn, sk-first st, Trtr in each st to end. (16)

Row 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end, sc in turning chain. (16)

Rows 6 & 7: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (16)

Row 8: repeat row 4 (16) Measure for gauge.

track stitch tunic crochet pattern

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

Odd numbered rows are “right side”. (The Trtr rows should always be facing the same (”right”) direction.)

Trtr = YO 4x, insert into next stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops a total of 5 times. Full Trtr tutorial here.

The ch-1 at the beginning of the single crochet rows does NOT count as a stitch.

The ch-6 at the beginning of the Triple Treble rows DOES count as a stitch.

Fsc = Foundation Single Crochet. Full Fsc tutorial here.

For the band we are using Front Post/Back Post stitches. Full tutorial for fp/bp here.

The “one size” is approx. 27” wide before blocking and 30” wide after.

The “plus size” is approx. 35” wide before blocking and 38” wide after.

Track Stitch Tunic

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Pattern:

Row 1: Fsc-(112, 144) *alternately you could ch-(113, 145), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end.

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (112, 144)

Row 3: Ch-6 (counts as Trtr), turn, sk first st, Trtr in each st across. (112, 144)

Row 4: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end, sc in turning chain. (112, 144)

Row 5 & 6: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (112, 144)

Rows 7 through (42, 46): repeat rows 3 – 6 (112, 144)

Row (43, 47): (neckhole) Ch-6, turn, sk first st, Trtr in next (32, 48) sts. Ch-46, sk-46 sts, Trtr in remaining (33, 49) sts. (112, 144)

Row (44, 48): Ch-1, turn, sc in each st/ch to end. Sc in turning chain. (112, 144)

Rows (45, 49) & (46, 50): Ch-1, turn, sc in each st to end. (112, 144)

Rows (47, 51) – (82, 90): repeat rows 3 – 6 (112, 144)

Row (83, 91): repeat row 3 (112, 144)

Rows (84, 92) & (85, 93): repeat rows 4 & 5 (112, 144)

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Block to measurements below.

The “One Size” should be ~30” wide after blocking.

The “Plus Size” should be ~38” wide after blocking.

Waist (all sizes):

Starting at the outside each time, sew bottom edge shut stitch-for-stitch for (30, 28, 25, 20, 30, 26, 24, 21, 18) sts on each side, leaving (52, 56, 62, 72, 84, 92, 96, 102, 106) sts free in the middle on both the “front” and the “back”, for (104, 112, 124, 144, 168, 184, 192, 204, 216) sts total for waist.

Attach at either side seam…

Row 1: Ch-1, Fphdc around first st. * Bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first fphdc. (105, 113, 125, 145, 169, 185, 193, 205, 217)

Row 2: Ch-1, turn, Bphdc around first. * Fphdc around next, bphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first bphdc. (105, 113, 125, 145, 169, 185, 193, 205, 217)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, Fphdc around first st. * Bphdc around next, fphdc around next * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first fphdc. (105, 113, 125, 145, 169, 185, 193, 205, 217)

Rows 4 through 15: alternate rows 2 & 3 (105, 113, 125, 145, 169, 185, 193, 205, 217)

Row 16: Ch-1, do not turn, sc in each st around. Join using Invisible Join. (105, 113, 125, 145, 169, 185, 193, 205, 217) Weave in all ends.

You. Are. Done!

I hope you love this Track Stitch Tunic as much as I do, and that you will share a photo with me when you are done. Please do so in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook or by tagging @HeartHookHome across all social media.

Track Stitch Tunic Free Crochet Pattern

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24 Comments

  1. I love this top. I did modify the pattern a bit to suit my age and style. I cut the rows in half for front and back, stitched the sleeves, then finished the length in the round and the waist band. I wish I could figure out how to share a picture. :(
  2. Hi, I'm basically along the same questions alot of people on here about seeing the sides with all the numbers as truly don't understand your instruction on sewing the sides? Please explain or video instruction..
  3. I don’t understand this line in your instruction: “ Starting at the outside each time, sew bottom edge shut stitch-for-stitch for (30, 28, 25, 20, 30, 26, 24, 21, 18) sts on each side, leaving (52, 56, 62, 72, 84, 92, 96, 102, 106) sts free in the middle on both the “front” and the “back”, for (104, 112, 124, 144, 168, 184, 192, 204, 216) sts total for waist.” Could you explain in more detail. Thank you
  4. Love the stitch. Could you do a pattern for a vest. I think that would be beautiful. I love your top but I think I’m to old for that. A vest would be awesome.
  5. I just finished this and it’s actually the first wearable I will actually wear! Thank you for just a cute pattern!
  6. I am half way though making the top and I love it!! Great pattern! I tagged you on instagram, in case you want to see. Thank you for all tye great patterns you post. Love Crochet Foundry magaine as well - excellent and chic patterns!
    1. A #4 is kind of a jump from the recommended #2, but you could try a gauge swatch and see what happens =)
  7. Hi Ashlea! This is Gorgeous! Is this meant to be loose fitting or snug? I know im a plus size now, 46", so i would do a plus version?
    1. The body of the tunic is meant to be loose fitting, but the waistband will be more fitted. So yes, I would do the plus version with the 2xl waistband.
  8. I don’t understand what I am to do after the neck hole for row 48. Do I skip over the 46 chain?
    1. I don’t understand the waist directions when the pattern says stitch by stitch (30,28,25,20,30 26,21,18)
  9. Sorry for not understanding. I’m having a hard time trying to figure out the size to make. what does the title one sz over top of multiple sz choices underneath it mean
    1. The pattern only has 2 sizes. If you want XS-L then make ONE SIZE, and if you want XL-5XL make the PLUS SIZE.
  10. I love this top as i do all your tops but if i wanted to make the sleeve length longer is there a way to do that? I hate my arms and want them covered more. Thank you!
  11. Hi Ashley, I am so very excited to make this top! I just love the openness of this stitch. I also noticed, I guess I haven't seen your posts in a while, but you look awesome. Not that you were heavier to begin with but wow, it looks like you lost a lot of weight. I would love to know how and what you did. Thank you for the free pattern on this.
    1. Thank you Diane! I just started walking every day and trying to make healthier food choices =) I hope you love your Track Tunic!