Sunset Boulevard Tunisian crochet top

Sunset Boulevard Tunisian Crochet Top by ACCROchet

What is Being Made

The Sunset Boulevard Tunisian crochet top is a wearable garment designed as a loose-fitting crochet top available in eight sizes ranging from XS to 5X. This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer ACCROchet provides instructions for creating a stylish crochet top with a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for various body types.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using Tunisian crochet, a hybrid technique that combines elements of traditional crochet and knitting. Tunisian crochet creates a dense, fabric-like texture by working with loops held on the hook in a manner similar to knitting, then crocheting them off in a subsequent pass. This technique produces a structured, professional-looking garment with excellent drape and stability, making it ideal for fitted or semi-fitted tops.

Stitches and Techniques Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches and shaping techniques including:

• Chain stitches (ch) for foundation and stitch construction
• Decreases (dec) for shaping the garment silhouette
• Increases to expand the width of the body after the cuff section
• Pattern work executed in Tunisian crochet stitch throughout the body

The top features a cuffed section at the beginning, followed by increases to create the body width, with subsequent decreases to shape the garment. Gauge is checked in two sections: the cuff measures 10 stitches over 2 inches (5 cm), while the body gauge is 21 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when blocked.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern calls for Indulgences Indulgent Grand Style yarn, a premium blend of 80% superwash merino and 20% silk. This luxurious fiber combination provides softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen. Yardage requirements vary by size: XS, S, M, and L sizes require 3 skeins of 150 g (600 yards/549 meters) each, while XL through 5X sizes require 4 skeins. Alternatively, the pattern accommodates 100 g skeins, requiring 4 to 6 skeins depending on size.

Hook: A 4 mm Tunisian crochet hook with a cable measuring up to 30 inches (75 cm) is required. The longer cable accommodates the increased stitch count needed for the body of the garment.

Additional Notions: A yarn needle for weaving in ends and stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points are necessary to complete the project.

Sizing and Fit

The Sunset Boulevard top is available in eight sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X. The garment features a loose fit designed to drape comfortably. Finished body widths range from 15 inches (38 cm) for XS to 31 inches (79 cm) for 5X, providing options for various body measurements and style preferences.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to advance to more complex techniques. Familiarity with Tunisian crochet fundamentals and ability to work with stitch markers and manage gauge are beneficial for successful completion of this project.