Ripped Sides Tunic

Ripped Sides Tunic by CamexiaDesigns

What Is Being Made

The Ripped Sides Tunic is a seamless crochet tunic designed and created by CamexiaDesigns. This garment features a distinctive aesthetic with strategically placed openings along the sides, creating a modern and stylish silhouette. The tunic is worked from the bottom up in continuous rounds, resulting in a polished, seamless construction without visible seams.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is worked entirely in crochet, making it an accessible choice for crafters looking to create a wearable garment. The construction method—working in the round from bottom to top—ensures a professional finish and eliminates the need for seaming. This technique is ideal for creating fitted, body-hugging garments with minimal finishing work.

Stitches Used

The Ripped Sides Tunic employs a relatively simple stitch vocabulary, making it suitable for beginners to intermediate crocheters:

• Double Crochet (dc) – The primary stitch used throughout the garment, providing structure and drape
• Chain Stitches (ch) – Used to create openwork sections and spacing
• Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog) – A decrease stitch used for shaping the garment
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds seamlessly
• Back Loop Only (BLO) and Front Loop Only (FLO) Techniques – These specialized techniques create textural variations and contribute to the distinctive ripped sides design

Pattern Construction

The design alternates between double crochet stitches and chains, creating an intricate yet manageable fabric. This alternating pattern generates visual interest while maintaining the beginner-friendly skill level. The strategic use of loop-only stitching (BLO and FLO) produces the signature ripped or openwork effect on the sides of the tunic.

Materials Required

To complete the Ripped Sides Tunic, you will need:

• Yarn: 1000–1100 yards of chunky weight yarn. The pattern specifically references King Cole Chunky as the yarn used in the original design
• Crochet Hook: 5mm (size H) hook, appropriately sized for chunky weight yarn
• Gauge/Tension: 12 stitches and 7 rows measure 10cm (4 inches) in the pattern stitch

Skill Level and Difficulty

Rated as Easy to Intermediate, the Ripped Sides Tunic is an excellent project for crocheters with basic stitch knowledge who are ready to tackle garment construction. The straightforward stitch pattern and bottom-up, in-the-round construction method make this tunic approachable for beginners, while the shaping techniques and finishing details provide enough challenge to engage intermediate crafters.

Design Details

The tunic is available in multiple sizes, with detailed sizing information provided in the pattern chart. The seamless, in-the-round construction ensures a polished appearance and eliminates the need for seaming, while the ripped sides detail adds contemporary flair to this classic silhouette. This design is perfect for crafters seeking a modern, wearable garment that showcases fundamental crochet techniques.