Deramores Ladies Sleeveless Top Crochet Pattern

Deramores Ladies Sleeveless Top by Sarah Murray

What is Being Made

The Deramores Ladies Sleeveless Top is a sophisticated sleeveless garment designed for intermediate crafters. This pattern creates a fitted, pull-over style top available in six sizes ranging from size 10 to size 20, with bust measurements from 86cm to 112cm. The finished length is adjustable, ranging from 55cm to 61cm depending on size. This versatile piece combines knitted ribbed sections with crochet lace detailing, making it suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone summer garment.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs a hybrid construction technique that seamlessly blends knitting and crochet methods. The garment begins with traditional knitting using the thumb cast-on method, establishing a 2x2 ribbed cuff at the lower edge. The crafter then transitions to stocking stitch, which provides a smooth, classic fabric base. The most distinctive technical feature is the integration of crochet lace patterning into the upper portion of the garment. The transition occurs by casting off the knitted stitches without fastening off the final stitch, which is then placed directly onto a crochet hook to begin the lace pattern work. This technique eliminates the need for seaming or picking up stitches, creating a seamless integration between the two craft methods. Shaping is achieved through strategic decreases at armholes and along the sides, with adjustments made on both right-side and wrong-side rows to create a tailored fit.

Stitches Used

• Knitting stitches: Knit (K), Purl (P), and 2x2 ribbing (alternating knit and purl stitches in a repeating pattern)
• Knitting construction: Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch), created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows, forming a smooth, V-textured fabric
• Crochet stitches: Chain (ch), Double crochet (dc), Treble (tr), Double treble (dtre), and Slip stitches (sl)
• Shaping techniques: Decreases (dec) worked at strategic points; cast-off stitches (cast off) at armhole edges

Materials

The pattern calls for Deramores Studio DK yarn in Raspberry colorway. Yarn quantities vary by size: sizes 10, 12, and 14 require 3 x 100g balls, while sizes 16, 18, and 20 require 4 x 100g balls. The yarn is described as knitting to lace weight at the specified tension. Needles and hooks required include 3mm straight needles for the ribbed foundation, 3.75mm straight needles for the main stocking stitch body, and a 3.5mm crochet hook for the lace pattern sections. The pattern specifies a tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10x10cm using 3.75mm needles in stocking stitch, and 22 stitches and 9½ rows over 10x10cm using the 3.5mm crochet hook over the crochet pattern.