Tops in Hayfield Sundance DK - 8145 - Downloadable PDF

Hayfield Sundance DK Crochet Tops – Pattern 8145 Summary

Pattern 8145 from Hayfield is a downloadable PDF crochet pattern featuring two stylish tops worked in Hayfield Sundance DK yarn: a Long Sleeved Top and a Short Sleeved Top. Both designs are constructed using the classic granny square technique, making them an excellent project for intermediate crochet enthusiasts who are comfortable joining motifs and working with multiple colours. The pattern includes sizing guidance for Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, with the larger sizes being a notable inclusion for a wider range of wearers.

Design Overview

Long Sleeved Top

The long sleeved version is a colourwork granny square top with full-length sleeves. It is worked in a vibrant multi-colour palette using five shades of Hayfield Sundance DK:

• Shade A – 507: the main colour, requiring 3–5 x 100g balls depending on size
• Shade B – 500: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Shade C – 503: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Shade D – 504: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Shade E – 501: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes

The sleeve length for the long sleeved version measures approximately 44–46 cm (17¼–18 in) depending on size, giving a classic, cosy finish ideal for cooler seasons.

Short Sleeved Top

The short sleeved version offers a lighter, more summery silhouette, retaining the same granny square construction but with abbreviated sleeves measuring just 6 cm (2½ in) across all sizes. It uses four shades of Hayfield Sundance DK:

• Shade A – 506: the main colour, requiring 3–4 x 100g balls depending on size
• Shade B – 500: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Shade C – 502: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes
• Shade D – 507: 1 x 100g ball across all sizes

This version is a wonderful warm-weather project, perfect for wearing over a vest or as a standalone statement piece.

Sizing and Measurements

Both tops are available in the same four sizes with the following actual chest measurements:

• Small: 102 cm / 40 in
• Medium: 118 cm / 46½ in
• Large: 136 cm / 53½ in
• Extra Large: 148 cm / 58¼ in

The full length of the garment is approximately 51 cm (20 in) for Small and Medium, and 68 cm (26¾ in) for Large and Extra Large, making the larger sizes a longer, more relaxed-fitting garment.

Techniques and Stitches Used

Both tops are built around the iconic granny square motif, one of the most beloved and versatile techniques in crochet. Each granny square in this pattern measures 17 cm (6½ in) when worked to the correct tension, making them a generous size that helps the garments come together relatively quickly. Granny squares are typically worked in rounds from the centre outward, using clusters of treble crochet stitches separated by chain spaces at the corners and sides. This construction creates the characteristic open, lacy structure associated with granny square garments.

Working with multiple yarn colours across both designs means crocheters will practise colour changes and yarn management across rounds, a skill that adds both visual interest and technical depth to the