Gulfport Tunic Free Crochet Pattern

We at the blog are huge fans of crochet for warm weather. It’s kind of a specialty around these parts. (It’s even got its own category in the free patterns!) Today we’re adding another free crochet pattern to the list with the Gulfport Tunic free crochet pattern!

First off, let’s talk about that skirt/bottom panel - it’s got this really neat lacy, geometric pattern that’s just so pretty and unique. It adds a splash of fun to your outfit and is perfect for those who love a bit of flair.

I love the openwork waistband that draws your eye AND the fact you can play around with the overall length of the tunic. Keep it as a tunic or go full-on beach dress mode by extending the skirting. Perfect for those sunny days at the beach or just lounging around.

I love a warm-weather top that takes the guesswork out of choosing a bra. The Gulfport Tunic’s wide straps are a total win - they actually cover your regular bra straps (finally!) so you can rock this tunic with total confidence.

The best part? This pattern comes with instructions for sizes XS through 4X. That’s EIGHT sizes! Everybody can show off their crochet skills in summer!

Supply List:
Category #4 worsted light weight cotton (Find some suggestions here.)
Main Color (WATG Shiny Happy Cotton Blue Skies in sample): 350 (380, 410, 440, 480, 540, 580, 620) yds
Contrast Color (Betta Knit Pima Cotton Navy in sample): 205 (215, 230, 255, 290, 320, 350, 380) yds
Crochet Hook Size H-8 / 5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins

GAUGE: 4” sq = 11 sts x 10 rows in hdc stitch

Sizes: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)

Finished Measurements
Bust: 36.5 (39.5, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 56.5)”

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
sp - space

NOTES:
This pattern is written for Adult Woman Extra Small. (Size Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses)
This pattern is made in two panels, front & back and the “skirt” is added after assembly. Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method - if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.

READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING

Block BEFORE assembly – see my post on Stitch & Hustle for blocking tips

YARN NOTE: The pattern calls for worsted weight as used in sample, but this cotton works up like a DK weight so just check gauge on your yarn choice if using a different brand than used for design.

MAKE 2 PANELS IN MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: Fhdc x 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78), turn.
Rows 2 - 19: Ch 2 (as first hdc), 49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77)x hdc across, TURN / total 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74, 78) hdc incl ch 2.

Begin Shaping Armhole:
Row 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc across to last 4 stitches then [hdc2tog] 2 times, TURN / 4 stitches decreased, 46 (50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) stitches remain
Rows 21 - 22: Repeat Row 20, 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66) stitches remain
Rows 23 – 25 (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog], hdc across to last 2 stitches then [hdc2tog], TURN / 2 stitches decreased each row, 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) stitches remain.
Row 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc, across, TURN / total 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46) hdc incl ch 2.

Shape Neck & Make First Strap:
Row 27 (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9) hdc, 18 (20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26) sc across, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) hdc, turn.
Row 28 (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, TURN.
Row 29 (30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9)x hdc across, TURN.
Row 30 (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hdc, hdc2tog TURN.
Rows 31 (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38):- 38 (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)x hdc across, TURN. Fasten, leaving long tail for assembly (approx. 6 inches)

Continue Shaping Neck & Make Second Strap:
Rejoin yarn at other side and work as for First Strap.

ASSEMBLY
Marry your two panels and this will now be INSIDE OUT.
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 20 beginning armhole shaping.
Using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side.
Using mattress stitch, connect the straps to the corresponding strap on each side.
After top is assembled: TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT TO CONTINUE IN THE ROUND
You will now be working in the round with joined rounds. Join each round with sl st to complete – BUT DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK.

ATTACH MAIN COLOR :
Rounds 1 - 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

Round 5: Ch 3 (acts as first tr), 99 (107, 115 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x tr around sl st to join to ch 3 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 3.

Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR AND BEGIN HIP INCREASE:
Rounds 7-9: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 99 (107, 115 123, 131, 139, 147, 155)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 100 (108, 116, 124, 132, 140, 148, 156) hdc incl ch 2.

Extra Small Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 11x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, 12x hdc, [2 hdc in next st]* 11x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, 12 hdc, [2 hdc] in next st, *; repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 incl ch 2.

Small Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 7x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, * 8x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, *; repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 120 incl ch 2.

Medium Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 7x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, {[2x hdc] in next st, 7x hdc} 3 times, * 6x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, {[2x hdc] in next st, 7x hdc} 3 times, *;repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 132 incl ch 2.

Large Size only:
Round 10: Ch2 (acts as first hdc), 4x hdc, in next st, * [2x hdc] in next st, 4x hdc, *; repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 144 incl ch 2.

1X Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 3x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, 5x hdc, [2 hdc in next st]* 4x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, 5 hdc, [2 hdc] in next st, *; repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 156 incl ch 2.

2X Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 3x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, * 4x hdc, [2x hdc] in next st, *; repeat * to * around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 168 incl ch 2.

3X Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 1x hdc, [2x hdc in next st, 4x hdc] 10 times, [2x hdc in next st, 3x hdc] 11 times, [2 hdc in next st, 4x hdc] 10 times, 2x hdc in next st, hdc in last st, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 180 incl ch 2.

4X Size only:
Round 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 1x hdc, [2x hdc in next st, 4x hdc] 6 times, [2x hdc in next st, 3x hdc] 23 times, [2 hdc in next st, 4x hdc] 6 times, 2x hdc in next st, hdc in last st, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 180 incl ch 2.

All Sizes:
Rounds 11 - 12: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (119, 131, 143, 155, 167, 179, 191)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) hdc incl ch 2.

SKIRT: (PLEASE SEE CHART FOR ILLUSTRATION)

CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (119, 131, 143, 155, 167, 179, 191)x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 3 (acts as first tr), 107 (119, 131, 143, 155, 167, 179, 191) x tr around sl st to join to ch 3 for total 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 107 (119, 131, 143, 155, 167, 179, 191) x hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192) hdc incl ch 2.

Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in same hdc, ch 2, 2 dc in next hdc, ch 4, skip 4 hdc, *[2x dc] in next st, ch 2, [2x dc] in next st, ch 4, skip 4 hdc,*; repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete. Pattern will be repeated 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) times across round.

Round 5: Sl st into ch 2 sp; [Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc, ch 2, 2x dc] in same, ch 2, sc in ch 4 sp, ch 2, *[2x dc ch 2, 2x dc] into next ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in ch 4 sp, ch 2*; repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.

Round 6: Sl st into ch 2 sp; [Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc, ch 2, 2x dc] in same, ch 4, *sk ch 2, sc, ch 2, 2x dc and then [2x dc, ch 2, 2x dc], into next ch 2 sp, ch 4*; repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.

Round 7: Sl st into ch 2 sp; [Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc, ch 2, 2x dc] in same, ch 2, sc in ch 4 sp, ch 2, *[2x dc ch 2, 2x dc] into next ch 2 sp, ch 2, sc in ch 4 sp, ch 2*; repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.

Rounds 8-9: Repeat Rounds 6 & 7.
*** NOTE: For longer skirt, repeat Rounds 6 & 7 to desired length. More yarn will be required for this.

Round 10: Sl st into ch 2 sp; [Ch 3 (acts as first tr), 6x tr in same, skip next [ch 2 sp, sc, ch 2 sp], *[7x tr] in next ch 2 sp, skip next [ch 2 sp, sc, ch 2 sp] *; repeat * to * around, sl st to top of ch 3 that started round to complete.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.