Splendour Top in Berroco Pima 100 - Downloadable PDF

Splendour Top in Berroco Pima 100 – Crochet Pattern by Mel Kennelly

The Splendour Top is a stylish crocheted bralette-style top designed by Mel Kennelly and published by Berroco. This intermediate-level crochet pattern is worked in Berroco Pima 100, a 100-gram worsted weight yarn, and produces a beautifully structured, colorful top with customizable sizing for both band and cup measurements. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it immediately accessible for crocheters ready to start their next project.

What Is Being Made

The finished garment is a fitted, bralette-style crochet top featuring two separately constructed cups joined together, with tie straps at the back for an adjustable, flattering fit. The design is shown in size XS / A Cup and is notable for its thoughtful, inclusive sizing system that separates band size from cup size, allowing crafters to mix and match for a truly personalized fit.

• Band Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X
• To Fit Under Bust Circumference: 25–71 inches (64–180 cm)
• Cup Sizes: A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, H
• Band sizing is described as very flexible due to the adjustable tie-back strap construction

Construction Notes

The Splendour Top is constructed by first crocheting the two cups individually, then attaching them together with a band. This modular approach allows each component to be worked and measured separately before assembly, which is particularly helpful for achieving an accurate, comfortable fit. The tie straps at the back add both adjustability and a charming design detail. This method of construction is common in fitted crochet garments, as it gives the maker control over shaping and sizing at each stage of the build.

Techniques Used

• Working in rows – used throughout the cups and band sections
• Colorwork – the pattern calls for three distinct colors, requiring color changes and yarn management
• Blocking – gauge is measured after blocking, making wet or steam blocking an essential finishing step
• Gauge swatching – strongly recommended to ensure accurate measurements, with two separate gauges required for the two hook sizes used
• Stitch marker use – stitch markers are listed as required notions, indicating their use in tracking stitch placement or shaping points

Stitches Used

• Single crochet (sc) – used in sections worked with the smaller hook; gauge is 19 sc and 21 rows to 4 inches
• Half double crochet (hdc) – used in sections worked with the larger hook; gauge is 18 hdc/dc to 4 inches
• Double crochet (dc) – used alongside hdc in sections worked with the larger hook

The combination of single crochet for tighter, more structured sections and half double or double crochet for more relaxed, draped areas gives the Splendour Top both definition and softness in the right places.

Materials – Yarn

The pattern calls for Berroco Pima 100, a 100% Pima cotton worsted weight yarn sold in 100-gram hanks. Pima cotton is prized for its exceptional softness, smooth texture, and subtle sheen, making it an ideal choice for a fitted summer top worn close to the skin. Three colorways are used in this design:

• C1 – #8489 Sage: (1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1] {1, 2, 2} hank(s) depending on size
• C2 – #8474 Aloha: 1 hank across all sizes
• C3 – #8480 Powder Blue: (1, 1, 1) [1, 1,