Tops in Sirdar Cotton Dk - 7237 - Downloadable PDF

Tops in Sirdar Cotton DK 7237 – Crochet Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from Sirdar contains instructions for two crocheted tops worked in Sirdar Cotton DK: a short-sleeved Top and a Sleeveless Top. Both designs share the same construction approach and sizing range, making the pattern a versatile choice for crocheters looking to create lightweight, warm-weather garments in a breathable cotton yarn.

Sizes and Fit

The pattern covers six sizes, designed to fit a chest/bust measurement of 61/66 cm to 112/117 cm (24/26 in to 44/46 in). Actual finished measurements range from 72 cm (28¼ in) to 123 cm (48½ in), providing a comfortable, slightly relaxed fit across all sizes. The full length of the short-sleeved Top ranges from 43 cm to 64 cm (17 in to 25¼ in), while the Sleeveless Top is shorter, measuring 31 cm to 50 cm (12 in to 19¾ in) in length. The short sleeves are intentionally brief, measuring just 3 cm to 5 cm (1¼ in to 2 in) in length.

Design 1: The Top (Short-Sleeved)

The Top is a classic short-sleeved crochet garment featuring a structured body and a distinctive Butterfly Motif panel as a decorative element. The body is worked using a treble crochet pattern, which creates an open, airy fabric well suited to cotton yarn. The sleeves are shaped by adding chain extensions at the row edges, a traditional crochet method for creating set-in or extended sleeve shaping without seaming separate sleeve pieces.

The Butterfly Motif is a self-contained decorative panel with its own tension specification: 21 stitches and 8 rows measuring 13 cm x 8 cm (5¼ x 3 in). This motif adds a charming, handcrafted focal point to the garment and is placed as a feature on the front.

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK shade 521
• Yarn quantity: 3 to 7 x 100g balls depending on size
• Main stitch pattern: Treble crochet (tr)
• Feature: Butterfly Motif panel

Design 2: The Sleeveless Top

The Sleeveless Top is a simpler, sleeveless version of the design, ideal for warmer weather or layering. It is worked in a double crochet pattern, which produces a denser, more structured fabric compared to the treble stitch used in the short-sleeved version. Double crochet is one of the most fundamental crochet stitches, creating a tight, even texture that works beautifully in cotton yarn for a clean, polished finish.

• Yarn: Sirdar Cotton DK shade 518
• Yarn quantity: 2 to 5 x 100g balls depending on size
• Main stitch pattern: Double crochet (dc)

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both designs draw on a range of standard crochet stitches and techniques. The pattern uses treble crochet (tr), double crochet (dc), half treble (htr), and double treble (dtr) stitches, offering a good breadth of technique for intermediate crocheters. Foundation chains are used to begin each piece, and slip stitch (ss) is employed for joining and finishing. The sleeve shaping on the Top is achieved through chain extensions added at the beginning of rows, a neat method that avoids the need for separate sleeve panels.

The Butterfly Motif is worked separately and placed onto the garment, introducing the technique of motif placement — a skill that adds decorative detail and can be applied to many other crochet projects.

• Treble crochet