Lowell Top in Berroco Modern Linen - Downloadable PDF

Lowell Top in Berroco Modern Linen

What Is Being Made

The Lowell Top is a crochet garment designed by Alison Green, available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This is an easy-level top suitable for beginner crocheters, offered in an extensive size range from extra-small through extra-large to accommodate bust measurements from 32 inches to 72 inches (81.5 cm to 183 cm). The finished length ranges from approximately 19¼ inches to 21 inches depending on size, providing a comfortable, wearable garment with recommended positive ease of 2 to 6 inches for an ideal fit.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Lowell Top is constructed primarily using double crochet (dc) stitches, which form the foundation of the garment's fabric. Double crochet creates a fabric with good drape and structure, making it an excellent choice for lightweight tops. The pattern uses a gauge of 18 double crochet stitches and 9 rows measuring 4 inches by 10 centimeters after blocking, which is standard for DK-weight yarn worked at a relaxed tension. This straightforward stitch selection makes the pattern accessible to beginners while still producing a polished, professional-looking finished garment.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern calls for Berroco Modern Linen yarn in the color #11318 Mossy Bank. Modern Linen is a DK-weight yarn, and the yardage requirements range from 3 hanks for the smallest sizes up to 6 hanks for the largest size, with each hank weighing 100 grams. The yarn composition and fiber content make it ideal for warm-weather garments with excellent breathability and a beautiful drape.

Tools and Notions Required

• Crochet hook size F-5 (3.75 mm) or appropriate size to achieve the specified gauge
• 2 removable stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and seaming (if applicable)

Pattern Details and Finishing

The pattern emphasizes the importance of blocking to achieve accurate finished measurements and proper gauge. The Lowell Top shown in the sample photograph is size 3 (40 inches / 101.5 cm bust) modeled with approximately 6 inches of positive ease, demonstrating how the garment drapes and fits when made with generous ease. The downloadable PDF format allows crocheters to access the complete instructions, schematic diagrams, and any additional guidance needed to successfully complete this beginner-friendly project.