Crochet Elegant Vintage Lace Tunic Sweater Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Vintage Lace Tunic Sweater Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Lightweight cotton yarn in brown
• Crochet hook: Size G/4.0 mm
• Darning needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Sewing needle and matching thread for lacing

Gauge:

Gauge is not crucial for this pattern, but approximately 5 clusters and rows equal 4 inches.

Stitches and Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions:

Body:

1. Foundation Row: Ch 150 (adjust in multiples of 5 to fit), sl st to form a loop.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch,* repeat from * to * around, sl st to top of ch-3.
3. Round 2: Sl st to midpoint of first cluster, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same space as sl st, *sc in top of next cluster, 5 dc in next sc,* repeat from * to * around, sl st to close the round.
4. Repeat Round 2: Continue until the tunic measures desired length from shoulders.

Sleeves:

1. Foundation Row: Ch 45, sl st to form a loop.
2. Repeat Body Rounds: Work sleeve rounds in pattern until desired sleeve length (approx. 21 inches).
3. Finish with sc border for a neat edge. Fasten off.

Lace Strip:

1. Ch long enough to match the length of the tunic from neckline to hem. Sc along the chain for a sturdy strip.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all loose ends.
2. Sew the lace strip to the front center of the tunic, leaving desired eyelet length open at the top for lacing.
3. Create a cord using chain stitches to lace up the front and tie at the waist.

Enjoy wearing your elegant lace tunic!