Carnaby Street Set in Adriafil Cheope - Downloadable PDF

Carnaby Street Set in Adriafil Cheope – Crochet Pattern Summary

This downloadable PDF from Adriafil presents the Carnaby Street Set, a stylish crochet collection featuring the Top "Class" as one of its included designs. The pattern is worked in DK weight yarn and is suited to crocheters who are comfortable following stitch charts and working structured shaping. The full set captures a retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of classic Carnaby Street style, blending geometric texture with elegant silhouette shaping.

Top "Class" – Detailed Pattern Overview

What Is Being Made

The Top "Class" is a fitted crochet top designed for size 42. It features a structured body with side shaping and armhole shaping, giving it a tailored, close-fitting silhouette. The design is worked flat in pieces, making it accessible for crocheters who prefer working in rows rather than in the round.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 250g of Adriafil Ideayarn in colour black, shade no. 88 – a DK weight yarn chosen for its smooth stitch definition, which allows the diamond stitch pattern to show clearly.
• Crochet Hook: Size 3.50mm, used throughout the main body of the garment.
• Knitting Needles: Size no. 4, referenced for finishing or edging elements within the pattern.
• Tapestry Needle: A tapestry needle with a rounded tip is required for seaming and weaving in ends.

Techniques Used

• Working from a stitch chart: The diamond stitch is charted over rows 1 to 15, with a repeat instruction to return to row 4 after completing the chart. Following a crochet chart is an intermediate skill that allows precise pattern placement across the fabric.
• Side shaping by decreasing: One stitch is decreased every two rows, repeated 19 times on each side, creating the fitted waist of the top.
• Armhole shaping: Once the back measures 44cm (49 rows), armhole shaping begins by casting off stitches at each side in stages – 2 stitches every 2 rows, worked twice.
• Border construction: Three treble crochet stitches are worked at each side as a border throughout the body, adding structure and a clean edge.
• Gauge swatch: A 10 x 10cm tension square in diamond stitch using a 3.50mm hook should yield 22 stitches and 11 rows. Matching this gauge is essential for achieving the correct fit at size 42.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – used to cast on and as part of the diamond stitch construction.
• Single crochet (sc) – a foundational stitch used in the pattern structure.
• Treble crochet (tr) – used both within the diamond stitch pattern and as a border stitch at the sides.
• Reverse single crochet – worked like a standard single crochet but from left to right, this stitch is commonly used for neat, corded edgings and finishing details.
• Loop stitch (loop st.) – a decorative technique that creates textural loops on the surface of the fabric, adding a distinctive tactile quality to the design.
• Diamond stitch – the primary stitch pattern of the top, worked over a multiple of 28 chains plus 1. This structured, geometric stitch creates a repeating diamond motif across the fabric and is followed using the provided chart.

Construction Notes

The back of the Top "Class" begins with a foundation chain of 120 stitches, worked from the second chain from the hook to give 119 working stitches. The diamond stitch pattern is then established following the chart, with treble crochet borders maintained at each side throughout. The gradual side decreases shape the garment through