I’ve made this crochet leaf tunic special for plus size ladies. But you can make it in any size – from XXS to XXXL. Just make more rows of leaf pattern to make this tunic larger or add more motifs to get maxi length. This tunic can be worn with leggings and sleeveless top or you can wear it on the beach, over your favorite swimsuit. Whatever style you choose, you’ll look gorgeous!
Materials
Yarn: Alize Bella Fingering / 4 ply 100% Cotton 196 yards / 50 grams – 7 skeins
Crochet Hook: 2 mm
Stitches Used: ch-chain, sl st-slip stitch, sc-single crochet, dc-double crochet, dc2tog-double crochet 2 together, dc3tog-double crochet 3 together, tc2tog-triple crochet 2 together, tc3tog-triple crochet together, puff st-puff stitch
Length: 28 in or 72cm
Width: 20 in or 51 cm
Flower Motif: 2, 75 in or 7 cm
Motifs
Round 1: 12 sc in the magic ring. Pull the ring tight and join to the first sc with a slipstitch. See how to make the magic ring here.
Round 2: ch-3, tc2tog in same space, tc3tog with ch-5 between around, end with ch-3 and 1 dc to top of ch-3 (12 petals)
Round 3: sc in the same space, * ch-5, sc in next ch-5 space, **, repeat from * to ** around, end with ch-3 and 1 dc in the first sc
Round 4: sc in the same space, * ch-7, sc in next ch-5 space, (ch-5, sc in next ch-5 space) repeat once ** repeat from * to ** 3 times, join with sl st to first sc
This connection of the flowers should be made while crocheting the last round. Make 20 motifs, ten for the front and ten for the back of the tunic.
Leaves
Row 1: sl st in ch-7 space, ch-3, 2 dc in same space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, *ch-4 , skip next ch-5 space, 3 dc in next ch space, ch-3, 3 dc in same space, ch-4, skip ch space, 2 dc in next space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, ** repeat from * to ** to the end of the row, finish with 2 dc in ch-7 space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, dc in same space
Row 2: ch-3, turn, * 2 dc in ch-2 space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, ch-2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch-2, dc in ch-3 space, ch-2, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch-2 **, repeat from * to ** to the end of the row, finish with dc in the top of ch-3
Row 3: ch-3, turn, * 2 dc in ch-2 space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, ch-2, dc2tog in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc2tog in next 2 dc, ch-3, 3 dc in next dc, ch-3, dc2tog in next 2 dc, dc in next dc, dc2tog in next 2 dc, ch-2 **, repeat from * to ** to the end of the row, finish with dc in the top of ch-3
Row 4: ch-3, turn, * 2 dc in ch-2 space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, ch-1, dc3tog in next 3 dc, ch-3, dc in next dc, ch-3, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch-3, dc3tog, ch-1 **, repeat from * to ** to the end of the row, finish with dc in the top of ch-3
Row 4: ch-3, turn, * 2 dc in ch-2 space, ch-2, 2 dc in same space, skip ch-1 space and ch-3 space, ch-4, 3 dc in next dc, ch-3, 3 dc in next dc, ch-4 **, repeat from * to ** to the end of the row, finish with dc in the top of ch-3
Repeat Rows 2-4 four times
Then join back and front parts from the sides with sl st
An Edge
Make two rows of sc around the neckline, the bottom and sleeves. Work the last row this way: ch-1, sl st in next sc, * ch-4, puff st in next sc, ch-1, skip 2 sc, sl st in next sc **, repeat from * to ** around
Here is how it looks on my mother :)
I look forward to giving this one a try!
i see many beautiful items here and wish i could make them, but i am not an expert crocheter, plus i need and want to learn knitting. thanks for the grate site.
Its beautiful.. I love it .. Will make one for me.. Thanks to share..
Thanks for sharing..
Have already started doing this for myself but have changed the pattern on the centre motif to a flower design
Have already started doing this for myself in white crochet cotton but have changed the motif pattern to a flower which I hope looks as good as the original pattern. Many thanks for such lovely designs which can be adjusted to larger sizes
Jane
I love the dress version! What did the model wear underneath it, though? It looks longer than a tank top, but I can’t tell. I really want to wear it just like it’s shown. :)
beautiful top have almost finished making but not clear as to how to join sides
You could join with sl st or sew it