Berroco Azores Top Crochet Pattern

Berroco Azores Crochet Top

What is Being Made

The Berroco Azores is an intermediate-level crochet top designed by Amy Christoffers. This garment is available in nine sizes, ranging from 38 inches to 78 inches bust measurement, with finished lengths between 20¼ and 23½ inches. The pattern accommodates a range of body types with positive ease of approximately 4–8 inches, making it a versatile layering piece or standalone top.

Construction Techniques

The Azores employs a modular construction approach that builds the garment in distinct sections. The upper back and front panels are worked flat separately from bottom to top, establishing the main body structure. Side panels are then worked outward from the side edges of the completed back and front pieces, extending toward the sleeve areas. The lower back and front panels are subsequently worked separately downward from the lower edges of the upper sections. This multi-directional construction method, detailed in the included schematic, allows for strategic shaping and creates visual interest through the staggered assembly process.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Azores features a repeating openwork stitch pattern that creates an airy, textured fabric. The pattern utilizes single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr), and chain stitches (ch) in combination to form the decorative repeats. The stitch pattern is structured with specific spacing: the pattern repeats measure 5 inches wide across 4 pattern repeats horizontally, and 5¼ inches vertically across 3 pattern repeats. This geometric repeat creates a consistent, balanced fabric texture throughout the garment. The pattern instructions include variations in stitch sequences, such as [dc, ch 2, dc] groupings and [dc, ch 1, dc] combinations, which build dimensional texture into the design.

Materials and Tools

The Azores is designed to be worked with Berroco Gaia yarn in the colorway #3020 Field. Yarn requirements vary by size, ranging from 8 balls (400 grams) for the smallest size to 17 balls (850 grams) for the largest sizes. Berroco Gaia is a 50-gram ball weight yarn. The pattern calls for a size F / 3.75 mm crochet hook or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Four removable markers are recommended for tracking pattern repeats and construction sections throughout the project.

Gauge and Finishing

Accurate gauge is essential for this project. The specified gauge is 4 pattern repeats across measuring 5 inches wide, with 3 vertical pattern repeats measuring 5¼ inches long. Gauge should be measured after blocking to ensure accurate finished measurements. The pattern emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning to save time and guarantee that the finished garment will match the intended dimensions.