Brigitta Top in Schachenmayr Dinora - S9918 - Downloadable PDF

Brigitta Top Crochet Pattern (S9918) by Schachenmayr – Pattern Summary

The Brigitta Top (pattern number S9918) is a women's crocheted top designed by the Schachenmayr Designteam. This downloadable PDF pattern is available free of charge and is rated as an Easy to Intermediate crochet project, making it an excellent choice for crafters who are comfortable with basic crochet construction and are ready to work with shaping techniques such as armhole and neckline decreases. The finished garment is a stylish, relaxed-fitting top suitable for everyday wear.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a women's pullover-style top worked in two main pieces — a back and a front — that are seamed together. The design features a defined hem border, a classic body worked in a repeating basic stitch pattern, shaped armholes, and both a back neckline and a deeper front neckline. The top is available in five sizes:

• XS – fits bust 32/34
• S – fits bust 36/38
• M – fits bust 40/42
• L – fits bust 44/46
• XL – fits bust 48/50

Key finished measurements include a bottom width ranging from 41 cm (XS) to 60 cm (XL), a body length from hem border to armhole of 36 cm across all sizes, and a total armhole depth of 20 cm (XS) to 24 cm (XL). The neck width ranges from 20 cm (XS) to 29 cm (XL), with a back neck height of 7 cm and a deeper front neck height of 13 cm across all sizes. Shoulder widths range from 5 cm (XS) to 9 cm (XL).

Construction and Techniques

The Brigitta Top is constructed flat, working back and forth in rows rather than in the round. Each piece begins with a foundation chain — for the back, this is 91, 101, 111, 121, or 131 chain stitches plus one turning chain, depending on the size being worked. This approach gives the crocheter a clear, structured starting point and allows the stitch pattern to be established immediately from the first row.

Hem Border

The lower hem is worked as a distinct border section. Rows 1 to 3 are worked once to create this border, giving the bottom edge a neat, slightly textured finish that differs from the main body fabric. This kind of border treatment is a common technique in crochet garment construction, adding visual interest and helping the hem lie flat without rolling.

Body and Basic Pattern

After the hem border is complete, the crocheter transitions into the basic pattern, which is formed by repeating rows 4 and 5 continuously. Working from a chart included in the PDF, this repeating two-row sequence creates the primary fabric of the top. Chart-based crochet patterns are particularly useful for visual learners, as they allow the crocheter to see the stitch layout at a glance and track their progress row by row.

Armhole Shaping

After 36 cm of body length from the hem, armhole shaping begins. Stitches are left unworked on each side in a stepped decrease sequence: once every 3/3/4/4/5 stitches (varying by size), then 3 times every 2 stitches, and then 3 times every 1 stitch. This graduated decrease method creates a smooth, angled armhole curve — a technique that requires careful attention to stitch counts but produces a professional, well-fitted result. Leaving stitches unworked at the edges, rather than working slip stitches across them, is a clean approach to armhole shaping in flat crochet construction.

Neckline Shaping

Both the back and front pieces feature neckline shaping, though the front neckline is considerably deeper (13 cm) than the back (7 cm), creating the characteristic scooped or V-neck appearance