Copal Top in MODE at Rowan Cotton DK - Downloadable PDF

Copal Top in MODE at Rowan Cotton DK – Crochet Pattern Summary

The Copal Top is a beautifully designed crochet garment created by Quail Studio and published as a downloadable PDF pattern under the Mode at Rowan brand. This is a pullover-style top worked in a textured stitch pattern that produces an elegant, lightweight fabric — ideal for warmer seasons or layering. The design is photographed in Honey 022, showcasing the warm, natural tones that Cotton DK yarn lends itself to so well.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a crocheted top suitable for a wide range of chest sizes, from 71–76 cm (28–30 in) up to 152–157 cm (60–62 in), making it an exceptionally size-inclusive design. The actual garment chest measurements range from 91 cm (35¾ in) at the smallest size up to 175 cm (69 in) at the largest, offering generous positive ease across all sizes. The back length is worked to approximately 32–36 cm depending on size before shaping begins, indicating a cropped-to-hip-length silhouette typical of modern crochet tops.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent project for those who are relatively new to crochet but are ready to move beyond basic swatches and scarves. While a special stitch abbreviation is introduced — the Treble Cluster (Tr-cl) — the technique is clearly defined within the pattern and is a natural next step for anyone comfortable with basic treble crochet. The overall construction is straightforward, with a repeating stitch pattern that becomes intuitive once established.

Techniques and Construction

The Copal Top is worked using a defined stitch pattern set over four rows, which repeats throughout the body of the garment. Construction follows a traditional flat-panel approach, with the back piece worked separately and seamed. The pattern uses a turning chain (tch) at the end of rows, and stitches are worked into chain spaces (1ch-sp) as well as the top of the turning chain, which is characteristic of lace-influenced crochet fabric. The right side (RS) of the fabric is tracked throughout to ensure consistent stitch placement and pattern alignment.

Stitches Used

• Treble Crochet (tr) – the primary structural stitch used throughout the pattern
• Treble Cluster (Tr-cl) – a special abbreviation unique to this pattern, formed by working multiple partial treble crochets into successive stitches and closing them together, creating a gathered, textured effect
• Chain spaces (1ch-sp) – used to create the openwork or mesh-like quality of the stitch pattern
• Turning chain (tch) – used at the end of each row to bring the hook to the correct height for the next row of treble crochet

The combination of treble clusters and chain spaces creates a repeating textured pattern that gives the Copal Top its visual interest and drape. This type of construction is common in warm-weather crochet garments, as the openwork structure allows airflow while still providing coverage and shape.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Mode at Rowan Cotton DK, a DK weight yarn sold in 50 g balls. The quantity required ranges from 8 balls for the smallest sizes up to 12 balls for the largest size. Cotton DK is an ideal choice for a top like this — cotton fibre is breathable, has excellent stitch definition, and blocks beautifully, which is important given that the tension specification is measured once blocked.

Materials – Hook

The recommended crochet hook is a 3.5 mm (No. 9 / US E/4) hook. This is a relatively fine hook for a DK weight yarn, which helps produce a firm, well-defined fabric with good drape rather than a loose or floppy texture.

Tension

Achieving the correct tension is especially important for this pattern, as the finished measurements rely on blocking. The stated tension is 20 stitches and