Pattern Test of the Trusty Tunisian Tee

This really has been the year of pattern testing for me. This pattern test of the Trusty Tunisian Tee by Amy Kate of @thegracefultangle was my second Tunisian crochet project. This test was a super simple boxy tee design and is perfect for beginners.

I must say, Tunisian crochet is quickly becoming one of my more favourite craft styles. Check out my first Tunisian crochet project here.

DETAILS

YARN

This project was a stash buster for me, which is fantastic. I have a massive yarn wall in my craft room that is made up mostly of yarn I inherited from my grandmother and gifted by my mother-in-law. The yarn I chose for this tee is Bernat Satin in a dusty rose and greenish-brown. I don’t know the exact colour ways as the yarn is quite old. It is acrylic, which is usually what I use. I like acrylic because of it’s price point and its relative ease of care. I think if I were to make this again, I might try it in a natural fibre like cotton as it is quite heavy and warm for a tee.

PATTERN

As I mentioned, this pattern test of the Trusty Tunisian Tee is perfect for beginners. The pattern uses the Tunisian simple stitch throughout and is seamed together. I worked in some stripes for mine and struggled a little with how to not have the colours jog in the previous row when I did the colour changes. I probably could have researched how to do colour changes properly, but I’m actually really happy with how it turned out. The hem and collar are finished with a regular single crochet stitch. So again, super easy pattern and beginner friendly. You can grab the pattern here

FINISHED PROJECT

I am super happy with how this turned out, aside from it being insanely warm. I think it will be great with a long sleeve tee out on the ice rink this winter, or even while walking the pup. It worked up so quickly and easily and I’m eager to try it with a lighter weight yarn for a summer tee.

My modelling skills are next level in these finished object photos as I took to the great outdoors! I love a good stripe, so my plan was to introduce stripes in a random yet planned fashion gradually fading to a second colour on the top. I think it worked out pretty well.