Viking princess tunic/sweater

My dream project 🧚✨

Hello, today I’d like to share a project I made recently. This kind of dress-like, slightly medieval-looking sweater or tunic is something I’ve always wanted to have and wear. As a not very experienced crocheter, I couldn’t even imagine how to start making something like this.

The inspiration came while I was crocheting a blanket made of small pentagons. I noticed the shape and thought it could work perfectly as the base of a skirt or dress. It felt like the idea had real potential.

Also, I finally got a full-size mannequin, which turned out to be a total game changer when working on projects like this.

🪡 Making

I started by making and joining two large pentagons, which already looked promising. Then I used a similar pattern to create the sleeves. At that stage, I still wasn’t entirely sure how I would connect all the parts, but I figured it out along the way, and that’s how this long, comfortable and quite unique sweater came together.

I made it for myself, so it doesn’t sit perfectly on the mannequin. I’m about the same height, but not as slim, and my arms are a bit longer.

🧵 Materials

For this project, I used about 400 grams of SMC Bravo acrylic yarn in beige. It’s a medium-weight, very soft yarn, great for light but warm sweaters, shawls and scarves.

💭 Final Thoughts

I absolutely love this piece and would like to make a few more in different colours, possibly adding some new motifs and details. I’d also like to write down the pattern properly and share it before I forget the technical details.

At one point, my cousin almost walked away with the unfinished version, but luckily it was too big for her. I really enjoy how this sweater looks and feels — wearing it makes me feel a bit like a Viking princess. The only downside is that it’s quite time-consuming and not the cheapest project when it comes to materials.

Sunny tunic

Hello again (apparently I don’t do “simple”) 🌼

Hello after a short break—turns out crocheting takes time. Shocking, I know. Add life, work, and the rare appearance of good weather, and suddenly I’d rather be outside than counting stitches indoors.

But I’m back, with another experimental project. Because naturally, instead of following a nice, normal beginner pattern like a reasonable person… I decided to invent my own little chaos.

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The idea: somewhere between a tunic and a dress

This piece has been sitting in my head for a while. I wanted to try flower motifs, and somehow that turned into a brown, mesh tunic (or dress? we’re flexible here) with a sun—maybe a sunflower—worked into the design.

No pattern, just vibes and a bit of stubbornness.

The structure came together slowly, with a lot of adjusting as I went. One of those projects where you’re never entirely sure if it’s genius or a mistake until the very end.

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The result (surprisingly wearable)

Against all odds, it actually works.

It’s light, airy, and definitely wearable—though it needs a layer underneath, like a simple dress or a top. It has that soft, summery, slightly boho feel, and I’m honestly quite fond of how the flower motif turned out.

Also, yes—I’m fully aware it would look much better on a mannequin with arms. Unfortunately, my current model (the very budget-friendly Milo Venus edition) is doing its best, and so am I.

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Final thoughts

I might not be following the “proper beginner path,” but where’s the fun in that?

For now, I’ll keep experimenting, making slightly questionable decisions, and occasionally ending up with something I genuinely love.

And this one? This one I actually love 🌿

The whole project spontaneously appeared in my head. I didn't use any kind of pattern for making this piece.

Front

Right side with sleeve

Sunflower motif on front