Petunia Top in Adriafil Spice - Downloadable PDF

Petunia Top in Adriafil Spice – Free Crochet Pattern Summary

What You'll Be Making

The Petunia Top is a stylish crocheted garment designed for a size 42 fit. It is constructed using a distinctive modular motif approach, where individual crocheted squares are joined together to form the body of the top. The finished piece has a colourful, patchwork-inspired aesthetic achieved through the use of multiple carefully coordinated yarn colours. This is a free downloadable PDF pattern published using Adriafil Spice yarn.

Design and Construction Overview

The Petunia Top is built from a series of individual crocheted squares, which are then assembled into a strip of 6 squares joined in a single row. The squares are arranged in an alternating sequence — one per type — creating a visually dynamic, multicoloured layout. Once the strip of squares is complete, the squares are joined to one another using single crochet (sc) worked into the middle of each loop, following the pattern chart.

A bottom border is then added to finish the lower edge of the joined strip. This border is worked by inserting the crochet hook directly into the bottom edge of the strip of squares and building up multiple decorative rows using alternating stitches and colours. This finishing technique adds both structure and decorative detail to the hem of the top.

Techniques Used

• Modular square construction – individual squares are crocheted separately and then joined, a technique that allows for easy colour management and a graphic, patchwork effect
• Square joining with single crochet – squares are connected by working sc into the middle of each loop, creating a neat and flexible seam
• Colourwork – eight distinct yarn colours are used throughout, alternated across the squares and border rows for a vibrant, multicoloured result
• Border construction – a decorative multi-row border is applied directly to the bottom edge of the assembled strip, incorporating alternating stitch types and colour changes row by row
• Chart reading – the pattern references stitch charts to guide placement of stitches relative to loops, making chart literacy a useful skill for this project

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – used for joining the squares together
• Double crochet (dc) – used in the bottom border rows, including a row of dc with chain-1 spaces and a row of solid dc
• Treble crochet (tr) – used in the second border row, alternated with slip stitches for a decorative effect
• Slip stitch – alternated with treble crochet in the border to create a textured, decorative row
• Chain stitch (ch) – used in the first border row alternated with double crochet

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Spice – a total of 240 g, made up of 30 g of each of the following eight colours: pistachio no. 34, pink no. 30, white no. 20, écru no. 37, brown no. 32, blue no. 31, turquoise no. 27, and rusty red no. 33. Adriafil Spice is a worsted weight yarn, making it suitable for a structured yet comfortable crocheted garment.
• Crochet Hook: 4.00 mm crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing

Who Is This Pattern Suitable For?

The Petunia Top is well-suited to crocheters with some experience, particularly those comfortable with modular construction, colour changes, and reading stitch charts. The use of multiple colours across eight separate yarn shades means good organisation is helpful, though working in small individual squares keeps each section manageable. Because this is a free pattern, it is an excellent choice for crocheters looking to expand their skills without a financial commitment.