Brigitta Damen-Top in Schachenmayr - S9918DE - Downloadable PDF

Brigitta Damen-Top by Schachenmayr

What is Being Made

The Brigitta Damen-Top is a women's crocheted top designed by the Schachenmayr Designteam. This garment is available in five size options ranging from XS to XL, making it suitable for various body measurements. The top features a structured fit with defined armholes and neckline shaping, designed for intermediate-level crocheters seeking a wearable, finished garment.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This project employs fundamental crochet construction methods appropriate for intermediate crafters. The top is worked in separate pieces—a back panel and front panel—which are subsequently assembled. The pattern uses a combination of ribbed banding at the hem and a main stitch pattern that repeats throughout the body of the garment.

The ribbed cuff at the bottom is created by working rows 1 through 3 once, then alternating rows 4 and 5 continuously to establish the elastic, textured edge. The main body continues in the established stitch pattern from the crochet chart, maintaining consistency in shaping and fit across all size variations.

Shaping is achieved through strategic increases at the shoulders and careful decreasing at the armhole and neckline openings. The armhole depth ranges from 5.5 to 6.5 centimeters depending on size, while the neckline is shaped with different depths for the back (7 centimeters) and front (13 centimeters) panels, creating a flattering scoop neckline.

Stitches Used

The pattern relies on basic crochet stitches executed according to the provided crochet chart. The ribbed banding employs a textured stitch combination, while the main body utilizes a repeating stitch pattern that creates visual interest and structure. Specific stitch abbreviations and their execution are detailed in the accompanying crochet schematic provided with the pattern.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Brigitta Damen-Top is designed to be worked with Schachenmayr yarn in aran weight, which provides excellent drape and stitch definition for this intermediate project. Aran weight yarn creates a fabric with good structure suitable for fitted garments. A standard crochet hook appropriate for aran-weight yarn is required, though the specific hook size recommendation would be found in the complete pattern instructions.

Size and Fit Details

• XS: Back and front width 41 cm, armhole depth 5.5 cm, shoulder width 5 cm
• S: Back and front width 46 cm, armhole depth 5.5 cm, shoulder width 6 cm
• M: Back and front width 50 cm, armhole depth 6 cm, shoulder width 7 cm
• L: Back and front width 55 cm, armhole depth 6 cm, shoulder width 8 cm
• XL: Back and front width 60 cm, armhole depth 6.5 cm, shoulder width 9 cm

All sizes share a consistent 1 centimeter ribbed hem height and 36 centimeters of length from the hem to the beginning of the armhole shaping, ensuring proportional fit across the size range. The neckline opening width increases with size, ranging from 20 to 29 centimeters, accommodating larger frame proportions.

Pattern Format and Availability

The Brigitta Damen-Top pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document, making it immediately accessible for digital reference during crafting. This format allows crocheters to view the crochet chart and written instructions on screen or print them for convenient reference at the crafting table.