Two-Rectangle Wave Jacket: Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This relaxed men's jacket is the perfect project for anyone who wants a cozy, wearable garment without complicated shaping. It's made from just two identical rectangles of Tunisian simple stitch, so even if you've only dabbled in Tunisian crochet, you can absolutely make this. The horizontal burgundy and gold stripes create soft, chevron-like waves where the panels meet, giving the finished jacket a warm, hygge feel. It looks boxy and modern, feels dense and snuggly in bulky wool, and comes together with the simplest seams imaginable.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky weight wool, approximately 1000–1200 yards total: 600 yards burgundy (Color A) and 500 yards gold (Color B).
• Hook: 8 mm (US L-11) Tunisian crochet hook with cable.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, tape measure.
• Finished size: Chest 48 inches, length 26 inches, sleeve length from shoulder 24 inches.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain — a loop made by pulling yarn through a loop on the hook.
• Tss: Tunisian simple stitch — insert hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• sc: single crochet — insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• blo: back loop only — work into the loop farthest from you.
• st(s): stitch(es).

Gauge

12 sts x 12 rows = 4 inches in Tunisian simple stitch. Work a small swatch and measure it flat before beginning so your panels come out to the right size.

Tips Before You Start

• Count your loops on the forward pass every few rows — Tss is easy to lose stitches in at the edges.
• Keep your tension even; Tunisian fabric curls, so don't panic if the panel rolls before blocking.
• Change colors at the end of the return pass so the stripe edge stays clean.
• Label your two panels (or work them identically) so the stripes line up when you seam.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Panel (make 2)

Setup: With A, ch 72.

Row 1: Tss across (72 sts).

Rows 2–6: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 7–12: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 13–18: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 19–24: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 25–30: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 31–36: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 37–42: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 43–48: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 49–54: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 55–60: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 61–66: Tss (72 sts). Change to B.

Rows 67–72: Tss (72 sts). Change to A.

Rows 73–78: Tss (72 sts). Bind off.

Cuffs (make 2)

Setup: With A, ch 12.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (11 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in blo across (11 sts).

Rows 3–onward: Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 inches. Bind off.

Assembly and Finishing

Place the two panels right sides together. Sew the shoulder seams: align the top edges and sew from each outer edge inward 6 inches, leaving the center 12 inches open for the neck. Sew the side seams: align the side edges and sew from the bottom up 14 inches, leaving 10 inches open for the armholes. Sew each cuff into an armhole opening, easing it to fit. Weave in all ends and block lightly to settle the fabric and relax the curl.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the stripe colors for a tonal look, or widen the stripes to 8 rows for a bolder wave.
• Add a simple sc border around the front opening and neck for a more finished edge.
• Work the cuffs in a contrasting color for a subtle pop at the wrists.