Crochet Tops Pattern

Crochet Tops in Stylecraft Savannah

What Is Being Made

This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating two distinct crochet tops using Stylecraft Savannah yarn: a Straight Top and a Peplum Top. Both designs are worked in an intermediate-level crochet technique and are available in five size options to fit chest measurements ranging from 71-76cm (28-30 inches) up to 112-117cm (44-46 inches). The pattern is numbered Savannah 9988 and includes detailed schematics and measurements for each size variation.

Straight Top Design

The Straight Top is constructed as a single piece worked from the bottom up to the armholes. The garment features a full length from shoulder of approximately 45-58cm (17¾-22¾ inches) depending on size selected. The actual measurement at the underarm ranges from 81-204cm (32-48¾ inches) across the five available sizes. This design showcases the random colour effect created by the Stylecraft Savannah yarn in the Steppe colourway (3795).

Peplum Top Design

The Peplum Top variation is also included in the pattern, offering an alternative silhouette option. This design requires slightly different yardage amounts compared to the Straight Top, with yarn requirements ranging from 3-6 balls of Savannah depending on the size chosen. The Peplum Top is worked in the Tundra colourway (3792), providing a contrasting colour option for crafters who wish to create both variations.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The pattern employs several fundamental crochet stitches and techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The foundation begins with a chain (ch) base, followed by foundation rows worked in double crochet (dc) stitches. The main pattern features a V-stitch (V-st) pattern, which is created by working (1 treble, 1 chain, 1 treble) into alternating stitches with 2-stitch gaps between each V-st repeat.

Additional stitches used throughout the pattern include:

• Treble (tr) stitches, which form the vertical elements of the V-stitch pattern
• Chain spaces (ch-sp) created between treble stitches for texture and drape
• Double crochet (dc) stitches used in foundation rows and fill rows to create structure
• Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) for shaping and decreasing as needed
• Turning chains (tch) to transition between rows

The V-stitch pattern is the primary decorative element, creating an open, lacy texture that repeats across rows. The pattern note indicates that the yarn creates a random colour effect, which adds visual interest to the finished garment without requiring colour changes during construction.

Materials Required

Both designs are worked with Stylecraft Savannah 100g balls, a yarn specifically formulated to produce random colour variations. The Straight Top requires 3-6 balls depending on size (3 balls for the smallest size, 6 balls for the largest), while the Peplum Top requires 3-6 balls as well. The yarn is worked on a 4mm crochet hook (UK size 8, USA size G/6).

The pattern also calls for 6 buttons measuring 1.5cm, which are incorporated into the garment construction for fastening. All measurements in the pattern are provided in both centimetres and inches for international accessibility.

Pattern Structure and Abbreviations

The PDF includes a comprehensive abbreviations section to guide crafters through the pattern, with standard crochet terminology including stitch abbreviations (dc, tr, htr, dtr, ch), directional markers (rs for right side, ws for wrong side), and measurement units (cm, mm, g, inch). The pattern uses a numbered row system and includes special abbreviations for techniques such as dc2tog, ensuring clarity for intermediate-level crocheters following the instructions.