Rings Top & Pullover in Adriafil Uno a Makò 8 - Downloadable PDF

Rings Top & Pullover in Adriafil Uno a Makò 8 – Crochet Pattern Summary

Overview

This downloadable PDF pattern from Adriafil Yarns presents a striking black pullover with rings, a sophisticated crochet garment constructed entirely from joined motifs. The design is worked in Adriafil Uno a Makò no. 8, a fine thread-weight yarn, giving the finished piece an elegant, lacy appearance. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is sized for 44 (46 – 48), making it suitable for a range of adult figures.

What Is Being Made

The pattern features a fitted pullover constructed from a large number of small crocheted squares or ring-based motifs joined together to form the body and sleeves. The overall effect is a delicate, open-fabric garment with a repeating rings motif throughout. The use of 417 individual squares in total — plus additional half squares used to shape the sleeves — means this is a project that rewards patience and attention to detail. The joining method is integrated directly into the final row of each motif, creating a seamless, cohesive fabric without the need for separate seaming.

Techniques Used

• Motif construction: Each square is built around a central ring, with stitches worked into and around the ring to create the characteristic rings pattern.
• Join-as-you-go: Squares are joined to adjacent completed squares during the working of Row 2 at the corner points, eliminating the need for a separate joining stage and keeping the fabric flat and neat.
• Half-square shaping: Partial motifs are used strategically at the sleeve edges to create smooth, shaped armhole and sleeve lines rather than a stepped or blocky silhouette.
• Chart reading: The pattern includes a layout chart showing how the squares are arranged and joined to form the complete garment, requiring the crocheter to follow a visual diagram.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used extensively within each motif to create the open loops and corner arches that define the rings design.
• Single crochet (sc): Used to anchor stitches at key points within each motif, including at the centre of loops and at joining points between squares.
• Treble crochet (tr): Groups of four trebles are worked into loops at the corners of each square, forming the structured corner clusters that give the motif its defined shape.
• Slip stitch / crochet: Used to close rounds and finish rows within each individual motif.

Motif Construction Detail

Each individual motif begins with stitches worked around a ring. The construction involves working single crochets into the ring separated by chain loops, building up the open, airy structure in the first row. In Row 2, the crocheter works into the centre of each loop, placing groups of four trebles separated by five chain stitches at the corners, with single crochets bridging the loops along the sides. This two-row structure is repeated identically for all 417 squares, making the pattern highly repetitive and meditative once the motif is learned. When joining to an adjacent square, the corner clusters are modified to read: four trebles, two chains, one single crochet into the third chain of the corresponding corner loop of the adjacent square, two chains, four trebles — a clean and effective join-as-you-go method.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Adriafil Uno a Makò no. 8, colour black no. 01 — 400 g required
• Hook: Crochet hook no. 1.25 (a very fine steel hook appropriate for thread-weight yarn)

Yarn & Hook Notes

Adriafil Uno a Makò no. 8 is a thread-weight yarn, placing this project firmly in the category of fine crochet work. Thread-weight yarns are typically made from cotton or cotton-blend fibres and are known for their smooth, lustrous finish and excellent