Paintbox Yarns Terramar Top Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Terramar Top

What Is Being Made

The Terramar Top is an intermediate-level crochet garment designed as a fitted top with six size options to fit bust measurements ranging from 81cm to 107cm (32 to 42 inches). The finished garment features a length of approximately 44 to 47cm (17¼ to 18½ inches) depending on size selected. This downloadable PDF pattern provides complete instructions for creating a wearable crochet top suitable for various body sizes.

Techniques Used

The Terramar Top is constructed using three primary crochet techniques to achieve its finished structure:

• Worked Flat: Portions of the garment are created by working back and forth in rows, allowing for precise shaping and control of stitch placement.
• Worked in the Round: Circular construction methods are employed for specific sections, creating seamless fabric in those areas.
• Seamed: Individual pieces worked flat or in the round are joined together using seaming techniques to create the complete garment.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches combined with a specialty stitch technique:

• Treble Crochet (UK terminology) / Double Crochet (US terminology): The primary stitch used throughout the garment, creating the base fabric structure. Tension is measured at 18 stitches and 8 rows over 10cm (4 inches) when worked with UK treble crochet.
• Chain Stitch (ch): Used for foundation chains and creating spaces within the pattern. Note that ch3 does not count as a stitch in this pattern.
• Slip Stitch (ss): Employed for joining rounds and finishing edges.
• Forked Cluster (fc): A specialty stitch technique that adds textural interest to the design. This stitch involves yarn overs and multiple loop manipulations, with tension measured at 18 stitches and 10 rows over 10cm (4 inches) for the forked cluster pattern repeat.

Materials Required

The Terramar Top pattern specifies two complementary yarn types in DK weight, both from the Paintbox Yarns collection:

• Paintbox Cotton DK in Light Caramel (Yarn A): 5 to 6 balls of 50g weight, depending on size selection. The smaller sizes require 5 balls, while the three largest sizes require 6 balls.
• Paintbox Yarns Metallics DK in Pina Colada (Yarn B): 5 to 6 balls of 50g weight, following the same quantity distribution as Yarn A across the six size options.
• Crochet Hook: A 4mm hook, designated as UK 8 or US G6, is required for achieving the correct tension (gauge). The pattern notes that hook size may be adjusted as needed to obtain proper gauge.

Pattern Notes

Instructions are provided in UK crochet terminology with US equivalents noted in parentheses throughout. The pattern is written for the smallest size with size variations indicated in square brackets for larger options. Yarn quantities are approximate based on average requirements. Paintbox Yarns recommends using only the specified yarns to ensure the finished garment matches the intended design and fit.