A fresh spin on Tunisian texture, this sleeveless tunic turns the fabric inside out to let the wrong side shine. Worked flat in two simple panels, it’s seamed with the wrong side facing out, creating a naturally nubbly surface that feels organic and modern.
The angled fringe adds a touch of movement, attached and trimmed after assembly to form a soft, tiered hemline. With its breezy silhouette and straightforward construction, this tunic is a perfect first garment project — relaxed, effortless, and full of texture.

Skill Level: Easy

Sizes written as XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2X, 3X) (4X, 5X, 6X): Finished Bust Size 33.25 (37, 40.5, 44.25) (48, 53, 56.5) (60.25, 64, 67.5)” to fit bust 28-30 (32-34, 36-38, 40-42) (44-46, 48-50, 52-54) (56-58, 60-62, 64-66)”

0-5” positive ease recommended.

Shown in size 36”

Gauge: 13 sts and 16 rows = 4” 10 cm in Tunisian knit st after wet blocking

Yarn: Expression Fiber Arts Sparkle DK Weight (60% Superwash Merino Wool, 26% Nylon, 10% Baby Alpaca, 4% Metallic (Polyester); 275 yards 251 meters / 3.5 ounces 100 grams): Pegasus (3 (3, 4, 4) (5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7) skeins)

655 (751, 850, 1008) (1121, 1268, 1459) (1591, 1727, 1870) yds / 540 (619, 701, 831) (924, 1046, 1204) (1312, 1424, 1540) mts

Hook: US size L/11 8.0 mm Tunisian hook with cable 1/3rd length of panel width or Afghan hook

US size J/10 6.0 mm Crochet hook for seaming and right leaning decrease

Notions: Removable markers, tapestry needle, one 1” button

Pattern Notes: Constructed bottom-up in two panels using the Tunisian knit stitch for a structured, textured fabric.

Decreases are worked at the beginning of the yoke for armhole shaping, with additional decreases and skipped stitches forming the round neckline on the front.

The back panel includes a keyhole opening for ease and visual interest.

Panels are seamed with mock stitch on the knit side, then flipped inside out to showcase the nubbly reverse texture. Armhole edging, fringes and button placement are worked on the nubbly side.

Fringe is cut and added along the hem for a soft finish.

The lp remaining on the hook from the rp always counts as the first stitch in Tunisian crochet, begin working the next row in the 2nd set of vertical bars.

One forward pass (tks) and one return pass (rp) equals one Tunisian row.

Read the entire pattern once before casting on.

Video Support
Fringe Theory Playlist

Optional Bust Shaping Guide
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