Crochet a Summer Shirt – Airy Tunic in Your Desired Length (Top-Down Raglan)

This detailed crochet pattern for a tunic guides you step by step through the process of crocheting the shirt seamlessly from the top down – using the popular top-down raglan method. Two simple stitch patterns make this project especially beginner-friendly and fun to crochet.

You can easily adjust the summer shirt to any length you like – from a cropped top to a long tunic.

Versatile styling options:
This lightweight crochet pullover is a true all-rounder. In summer, it's perfect as a cover-up over your bikini or swimsuit – ideal for beach days, holidays, and festivals. In everyday life, the tunic pairs beautifully with jeans, shorts, or skirts.

Even on cooler days, this shirt is a stylish companion: Simply wear it over a fitted long-sleeve shirt or a slim dress – and you've got a trendy layered look.

The pattern includes a comprehensive step-by-step guide with written instructions, crochet charts, progress photos, and detailed measurements.

Required crochet skills: slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet.

The pattern is written for sizes M and L.
The size shown in the photos is M.
Instructions on how to adjust the pattern to other sizes are included.

• DENIM (recycled jeans yarn) by Myboshi (50% cotton, 50% recycled cotton, yardage = 140 m / 50 g)
  in a color of your choice; shown here: color Vintage
  You can use any yarn with a similar yardage of approximately 140 m per 50 g.
  You will need approximately 270 g for size M (US 8-10) and about 350 g for size L (US 12-14).
  For each additional size, you’ll need approximately 80 to 100 grams more.
• Crochet hook 4.5 mm
• Sewing needle (for sewing tails)
• 4 stitch marker