Berroco Lighted Structures Gaudi Top Crochet Pattern

Berroco Lighted Structures Gaudi Crochet Top

What is Being Made

The Gaudi is an intermediate-level crochet top designed by Åsa Buchta. This garment is a versatile pullover available in nine sizes, ranging from 38" to 70" bust measurement, with corresponding length options from 20¾" to 24½". The finished piece offers approximately 4–8" of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit suitable for various body types and styling preferences.

Construction Technique

The Gaudi employs a distinctive sideways construction method, worked entirely in one continuous piece. The garment begins at one sleeve cuff and extends across to the opposite sleeve cuff. Once the first sleeve is completed, stitches for the body are strategically added to the piece. The front and back sections are then divided at the neck opening before being rejoined to complete the body shaping. This innovative approach eliminates the need for multiple seaming steps, though the pattern does include finishing work on sleeve and side seams, plus a neck edging worked in single crochet for a polished appearance.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The Gaudi incorporates fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision. The sleeve begins with a hemmed cuff worked entirely in single crochet (sc), which creates a neat, structured edge measuring 1¼". The primary fabric is built using a Pattern Stitch that combines double crochet (dc) with chain spaces (ch 2), creating an open, textured design. The set-up row for the pattern stitch uses a foundational chain-5 (which counts as one double crochet plus a chain-2 space) followed by a repeating sequence of skipped stitches and double crochets. The neck edging is finished with single crochet worked directly into the opening, providing a clean border.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

The Gaudi is designed to be worked in Berroco Splash, a yarn available in 50-gram hanks. The pattern calls for #2421 Olympic colorway, with yardage requirements ranging from 7 hanks for smaller sizes to 12 hanks for the largest size. Two crochet hooks are required: a size E / 3.5 mm hook for the hemmed cuff and initial rows, and a size H / 5 mm hook for the main pattern stitch work. Hook size may be adjusted to achieve the specified gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 8 rows equaling 4" / 10 cm in the Pattern Stitch, measured after blocking. Achieving accurate gauge is emphasized as essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements.

Key Pattern Notes

• Garment is worked sideways from sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff in a single continuous piece
• Body stitches are added after the first sleeve is complete
• Front and back sections are divided at the neck opening, then rejoined
• Sleeve and side seams are sewn after the main piece is complete
• Neck edging is worked in single crochet for a finished edge
• Gauge should be checked after blocking to ensure accurate sizing
• Pattern is suitable for intermediate-level crocheters