Product Description
The Adarna top pattern is a made to measure and size inclusive pattern. It has pictures throughout each step and a detailed step by step guide.
You will need 5 colours of any 4ply fingering weight cotton yarn. you will need the same amount for 4 colours but 1 colour you will need about double, this is for the main body colour. I used around 350g (1100 metres) for the size XS (UK 6). You will need a 3.5mm crochet hook to meet the gauge.
The Adarna Top by Alanna Miall
What is Being Made
The Adarna Top is an intermediate-level crochet garment designed by Alanna Miall. This is a customizable women's top suitable for multiple sizes, with the sample shown in extra small (UK size 6). The design is easily adaptable to different measurements, making it accessible for a range of body types and fit preferences.
Craft and Primary Technique
This pattern is created entirely using the crochet technique. Crochet is a textile craft that uses a single hooked tool to loop yarn into interconnected stitches, building fabric from the ground up. The Adarna Top demonstrates intermediate-level crochet skills, indicating that crafters should have foundational knowledge of basic stitches and techniques before beginning this project.
Stitches and Construction Methods
While specific stitch names are referenced in the pattern using US terminology, the pattern employs standard crochet stitches to construct the garment. The top is built with customizable bust panels that can be adjusted based on individual measurements and personal crochet tension. The designer provides important guidance: if you crochet tightly, add approximately 1 inch extra to your bust panels; if you crochet loosely, measure your starting chain slightly stretched along your bust measurements. This tension-conscious approach ensures proper fit across different crocheters' styles.
Materials Required
Yarn: The pattern calls for 350g of 4ply fingering weight cotton yarn for the extra small size. The sample was created using We Love Yarn 8/4 cotton from Hobbii in a mixed bag of 5 colours, allowing for a multi-colored design.
Tools and Notions:
- 3.5mm crochet hook for working with the 4ply yarn weight
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing
- Stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping
- Scissors for cutting yarn
- Tape measure for taking body measurements
Sizing and Customization
The pattern requires crafters to take specific body measurements before beginning: bust, waistline to under breasts, and arm length. This measurement-based approach allows the Adarna Top to be customized beyond the sample size, accommodating different body shapes and preferred fit levels. The designer emphasizes the importance of accounting for individual crochet tension when determining final garment dimensions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Alanna Miall |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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