Rosecliff Top Crochet Pattern

Rosecliff Top in Berroco Vintage Sock

What is Being Made

The Rosecliff Top is a crochet garment designed by Åsa Buchta that offers a reversible fabric with no defined right or wrong side. This intermediate-level project is constructed by working the back and front panels flat in rows, which are then seamed together. The finished top features a classic silhouette available in twelve different sizes, ranging from a 36½" bust measurement up to 73½" bust, accommodating a wide range of body types and fit preferences.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is worked in flat rows rather than in the round, allowing for straightforward shaping and seaming. The reversible nature of the fabric means that both sides of the work are equally presentable, eliminating the need to distinguish between a right side and wrong side during construction. Blocking is an essential finishing step, as gauge measurements are taken after the fabric has been blocked to ensure accurate finished dimensions.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch structure is built on double crochet (dc) fabric combined with a specialized Pattern Stitch. A special abbreviation featured in this design is the 3-dc cluster, which is created by working multiple yarn overs and loop draws within a single stitch, resulting in a decorative textured element. This cluster stitch adds visual interest and dimension to the garment while maintaining the intermediate skill level. The pattern uses dc2tog (double crochet two together) decreases for shaping, with these decreases counting as one double crochet stitch in the overall stitch count.

Materials: Yarn and Tools

The Rosecliff Top is designed to be worked in Berroco Vintage Sock, a yarn that comes in 100-gram balls. The pattern shown uses colorway #12002 Buttercream. Yardage requirements vary by size, with smaller sizes requiring 2 balls and larger sizes requiring up to 4 balls of yarn. A size E-4 / 3.5 mm crochet hook is recommended, or a size that achieves the specified gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 19 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in double crochet and Pattern Stitch, measured after blocking. A larger hook may be needed to achieve proper gauge in the Pattern Stitch section. Additional notions include removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping points, and a tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in yarn ends.

Sizing and Fit

The Rosecliff Top is offered in twelve size options organized into three groups. The smallest group includes sizes 1–4 with bust measurements from 36½" to 46½". The medium group spans sizes 5–8 with bust measurements from 50" to 60". The largest group covers sizes 9–12 with bust measurements from 63½" to 73½". The sample shown in the pattern is size 2 (40" bust) modeled with approximately 4 inches of positive ease. The designer recommends 2–4 inches of positive ease for a comfortable, relaxed fit. Finished length measurements range from 19¼" in the smallest size to 23½" in the largest size, providing appropriate proportions across the size range.