Unplugged Tassel Tunic in Sirdar Stories DK in Sirdar - 10558 - Downloadable PDF

Unplugged Tassel Tunic – Sirdar Design No. 10558: Free Crochet Pattern Summary

The Unplugged Tassel Tunic is a free, downloadable crochet pattern from Sirdar, design number 10558, worked in Sirdar Stories Double Knitting yarn. This relaxed, longline tunic-style garment is designed with a vibrant multicolour stripe layout and playful tassel detailing, making it a standout summer wardrobe piece. It is rated as a beginner-level crochet project, making it accessible to those who are relatively new to the craft while still producing an impressive, fashion-forward result. The pattern covers a generous size range from UK 6–28 (US 2–24), with finished chest measurements spanning approximately 106 cm to 156 cm (41¾" to 61½") and a consistent full length of around 87–89 cm (34¼"–35") across all sizes.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a crochet tassel tunic — a longer-length top that falls well below the hip, giving it a relaxed, bohemian feel ideal for warm-weather wear. The tunic features bold horizontal stripes worked in multiple contrasting shades, with tassel embellishments that add a decorative, festival-inspired finish. The generous length and easy silhouette make it a versatile layering piece that can be worn over swimwear, with shorts, or paired with wide-leg trousers.

Construction Techniques

• Bottom-up construction: The tunic is worked from the lower edge upward, which allows the crocheter to easily adjust length before completing the upper body sections.
• Worked flat: Pieces are crocheted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, producing flat fabric panels.
• Seamed finishing: The completed flat pieces are joined together using seaming, a technique that gives the garment structure and clean edges.
• Stripe patterning: Colour changes are introduced at regular intervals to create the horizontal stripe design. Managing multiple yarn colours and neat colour joins is a key skill practised in this pattern.
• Tassel making: Decorative tassels are created separately and attached to the finished garment, adding a handcrafted, boho-chic detail.

Stitches Used

• Half treble crochet (htr) — referred to in US terminology as the half double crochet (hdc) — forms the main fabric of the tunic. This stitch sits between a single and a full treble in height, creating a dense yet flexible fabric with a subtle horizontal texture that is ideal for garments.
• The tension swatch specified is 17 stitches over 10 cm / 4 inches in the half treble pattern, confirming this as the primary stitch throughout.
• Standard foundation chains and turning chains are also employed as part of the flat row construction.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed specifically for Sirdar Stories Double Knitting, a cotton-rich acrylic blend that Sirdar describes as cool, comfortable, and ideal for summer makes. This fibre composition creates garments that are lighter in weight and hold their shape well over time — particularly important for a longer tunic silhouette. The yarn is worked on a 3.50 mm crochet hook (UK 9 / US E/4).

The multicolour stripe design calls for seven separate yarn shades, labelled Yarn A through Yarn G. Yarn A is the main colour, requiring between 9 and 14 balls depending on size, while Yarns B, C, D, E, F, and G each require just 1 ball per size, used as accent stripe colours. Four of the colourways shown in the pattern are:

• 832 Glamping
• 837 Sky Bar
• 827 Glow Sticks
• 825 Free Spirit

These shades reflect Sirdar Stories DK's vibrant, seasonal palette, offering croche