Comfort Tee Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern
Tunisian Crochet is definitely gaining in popularity and that is why I am so glad to bring you this collaboration with Natalie of Detroit Knots and Jill of Jilly & Kiddles Yarn along with our friends at Knitter’s Pride. Seriously - now THAT is a strong creative team! Natalie designed what will quickly be your new favorite and go to top for every day - home or work life. And Jill has the most perfect colors for you to make your tops in. AND we are hosting one heck of a giveaway to celebrate! WHAT MORE COULD YOU EVEN ASK FOR?
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SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
MATERIALS
Yarn: Jilly & Kiddles Ideal DK 224m/246 yds (top sample in Teal Perfection)
Approximate ydg: 984 (1035, 1230, 1476, 1600, 1764, 1955, 2102, 2425) yd
Tunisian Crochet hook K (6.5mm) with 36 to 48 in. cord
K (6.5mm) hook, or hook to obtain gauge
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
Stitch Markers
SIZES: XS (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
BUST:
28–30 (32–34, 36–38, 40–42, 44–46, 48–50, 52–54, 56–58, 60–62) in.
71–76 (81–86, 91.5–96.5, 101.5–106.5, 111.5–117, 122–127, 132–137, 142–147, 152–158) cm.
LENGTH:
25 (25,27,27, 29.5, 30, 30, 31, 33) in.
63.5 (63.5, 68.58, 68.58, 74.93, 76.20, 76.20, 78.74, 83.82) cm.
SLEEVE LENGTH: 4 in, 10.16cm.
SLEEVE CIRCUMFERENCE:
9.75 (10.25, 11, 12, 13.5, 15.5, 17, 18.5, 18.5) in.
25 (26, 28, 30.5, 34.5, 39.5, 43, 47, 49.5) cm.
GAUGE: 15 sts x 15 rows Tss = 4 inches
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch= chain
FwP = forward pass
Tks= tunisian knit stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)
Yo= yarn over
RetP = return pass
Rem = remain(ing)
Rep= repeat
Tss= tunisian simple stitch
PATTERN NOTES:
Standard Return Pass (Standard RetP): Ch1,* yo, pull through 2 loops, rep from * across.
The last Tks on each row is the edge stitch, worked through two loops.
This simple textured Tunisian tee has 4-6” of positive ease.
The technique used to widen the row are outlined in the Video support
Side two row increase. Begins at 2:45
BEGIN WITH THE FRONT
Row 1: Ch 68 (76, 84, 90, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132), pull up a loop in the 2nd ch, pull up a loop in each ch across.
Standard RetP.
Row 2: Tks 9, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 20, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10.
Standard RetP.
Rows 3- 64 (64, 68, 68, 72, 72, 80, 80, 88): Rep Row 2.
Standard RetP. Ch 15 at the end of the last row.
SIDE ONE AND SLEEVE:
Row 65 (65, 69, 69, 73, 73, 81, 81, 89): Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch and in each of the next 13, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10. Place st marker in next st.
RetP: Ch1, yo, pull through 3 loops, two times, *yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from * across.
Rows 66 (66, 70, 70, 74, 74, 82, 82, 89) – 67 ( 67, 71, 71, 75, 75, 83, 83, 90): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 8.
Standard RetP.
Row 68 (68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 84, 84, 91): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 8.
RetP: Ch1, yo, pull through 3 loops, two times, *yo, pull through 2 loops, repeat from * across.
Rows 69 (69,73, 73, 77, 77, 85, 85, 92) – 70 (70, 74, 74, 78, 78, 86, 86, 93): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 6.
Standard RetP.
Row 71 (71, 75, 75, 79, 79, 87, 87, 94): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 6.
RetP: Ch1, yo pull through 3 loops, two times, * yo pull through 2 loops, repeat from * across.
Rows 72 (72, 76, 76, 80, 80, 88, 88, 95) – 100 (102, 108, 110, 116, 118, 128, 130, 139): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 4.
Standard RetP.
Row 101 (103, 109, 111, 117, 119, 129, 131, 140): Tks 4, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 4.
DO NOT RetP. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Leave these stitches unworked and on your cord until side two is complete.
SIDE TWO & SLEEVE:
Attach yarn to the marked st on row 64.
Row 65 (65, 69, 69, 73, 73, 81, 81, 89): Tks 9, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10. Extend row 15 sts. Video support
RetP: Standard RetP until 6 sts rem, *yo, pull through 3 loops, two times,* yo pull through 2 loops,* rep across rem sts.
Rows 66 (66, 70, 70, 74, 74, 82, 82, 89) – 67 (67, 71, 71, 75, 75, 83, 83, 90): Tks 7, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
Standard RetP.
Row 68 (68, 72, 72, 76, 76, 84, 84, 91): Tks 7, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
RetP: Standard RetP until 6 sts rem, *yo, pull through 3 loops, two times,* yo pull through 2 loops,* rep across rem sts.
Rows 69 (69,73, 73, 77, 77, 85, 85, 92) – 70 (70, 74, 74, 78, 78, 86, 86, 93): Tks 5, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
Standard RetP.
Row 71 (71, 75, 75, 79, 79, 87, 87, 94): Tks 5, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
RetP: Ch 1, yo, pull through 2 loops until 6 sts rem, yo pull through 3 loops, two times, yo pull through 2 loops.
Rows 72 (72, 76, 76, 80, 80, 88, 88, 95) – 100 (102, 108, 110, 116, 118, 128, 130, 139): Tks 3, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
Standard RetP, Ch 12.
Row 101 (103, 109, 111, 117, 119, 129, 131, 140): Pull up a loop in the 2nd ch and in the next 11. Tks 4, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
Standard RetP: Complete across both sides, connecting them.
BACK:
Rows 102 (104, 110, 112, 118, 120, 130, 132, 141) – 115 (116, 125, 127, 133, 137, 147, 149,
160): Tks 5, Tss 10, Tks 10, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 20, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10, Tss 10, Tks 5.
Standard RetP.
Row 116 (117, 126, 128, 134, 138, 148, 150, 161): Bind off 15, Tks 9, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 20, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10.
Standard RetP.
Rows 117 (118, 127, 129, 135, 139, 149, 151, 161) – 180 (181, 194, 196, 206, 210, 228, 230, 248): Tks 9, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 20, Tss 14 (18, 22, 25, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46), Tks 10.
Standard RetP. Bind off all sts.
FINISHING:
Starting at the end of each sleeve, seam down to the bottom of the garment. Use the mattress stitch for best results.
HEM: (using 6.5mm hook. Or hook used to obtain gauge)
Working around the bottom of the garment, starting at a seam, work 4 rows of sc.
Weave in all ends. Wet block for best results.